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By JRHarris Esthetician - Consultant
1.) Wash face twice daily – do not go to bed without removing your makeup.WHY? : Your face should be washed in the morning because generally people use a heavier cream at night, and if this is not cleansed off in the morning, you may appear more oily throughout the day. It should be washed at night as well, because things like dust and pollution collect on your skin throughout the day. Night is when your skin cells regenerate the most. If you do not remove your makeup, your skin will not regenerate itself as well.
2.) Always cleanse with a double cleanse.WHY? : The first cleanse works to remove dirt, debris, and makeup residue. It is not until the second cleanse until your pores are really cleaned out.
3.) Drink plenty of water.WHY? : 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Lack of water is the number one cause of daytime fatigue. The body and skin rely heavily on water to function properly. Water keeps the skin healthy, vital, and attractive, in addition to aiding in many body functions. An easy formula to determine how much water you need daily is to take your body weight and divide by 2. That number, in ounces is how much you should drink each day. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you would need to drink 80 ounces (Ten 8 oz. glasses) of water daily.
4.) Always wear sunscreen, even on cloudy days.WHY? : UVA rays (aging rays) weaken the skins collagen & elastin fibers, causing wrinkling and sagging. These rays can penetrate glass, water, and clothing. Because UVA rays make up 90 -95 % of the suns UV rays, you can be sure they are getting through even on cloudy days.
5.) Take care of yourself from the inside out.WHY? : Healthy skin begins with diet and water intake. It really is true that "You are what you eat." Vitamins aid in healing, softening, and fighting diseases of the skin.
6.) Be sure to eliminate regularly.WHY? : Potentially harmful toxins and waste trapped in your body will manifest themselves in your skin. Not to mention it can lead to poor digestion and illness.
7.) Don't use overly hot water to wash your face.WHY? : Hot water can irritate sensitive skin. It can also change the pH of your skin.
8.) Be sure to exfoliate regularly. This means your body as well as your face.WHY? :Removing dead skin cell layers from the surface of the skin can treat a variety of problems. Exfoliating regularly helps keep your skin smooth. Also, it will ensure your skin care products work effectively as they will be working on the epidermis rather than on a layer of dead skin cells. But be careful, too much exfoliation or too rough exfoliation can lead to irritation.
9.) When cleansing or applying products, always remember to go up & out.WHY? : Your skin naturally sags as you age, there's no reason to help it along by pulling down on your facial muscles. Moving up and out will help keep your skin firm.
10.) Don't pick at acne lesions.WHY? : If the comedone is closed, and you squeeze it, it will force the bacteria down into the dermis. The dermis is sterile, so it will spit it back out, often in a much larger area. If it is open, warm compresses will help open the pore, and clay masks will help clean it out. Be gentle, force will make it spread and could lead to bruising.
11.) Avoid stress and strive to learn healthy ways to handle stress.WHY? : Stress plays a part in our health, which is reflected by our skin's appearance. It can lead to increased sebum production. Usually we discover this is true right before a big event when we want to look our best. Strive to create a stress free environment.
12.) Keep your hormone levels in check.WHY? : Hormone imbalances can lead to many skin problems, including sensitivity, dehydration, hyper pigmentation, acne and microcirculation problems. A great product to help regulate your hormones is Arbonne's Prolief and Phyto Prolief. (Which can be found in my siggy line.)
From the office of:Ann Phelps
[email protected]
1.) Wash face twice daily – do not go to bed without removing your makeup.WHY? : Your face should be washed in the morning because generally people use a heavier cream at night, and if this is not cleansed off in the morning, you may appear more oily throughout the day. It should be washed at night as well, because things like dust and pollution collect on your skin throughout the day. Night is when your skin cells regenerate the most. If you do not remove your makeup, your skin will not regenerate itself as well.
2.) Always cleanse with a double cleanse.WHY? : The first cleanse works to remove dirt, debris, and makeup residue. It is not until the second cleanse until your pores are really cleaned out.
3.) Drink plenty of water.WHY? : 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Lack of water is the number one cause of daytime fatigue. The body and skin rely heavily on water to function properly. Water keeps the skin healthy, vital, and attractive, in addition to aiding in many body functions. An easy formula to determine how much water you need daily is to take your body weight and divide by 2. That number, in ounces is how much you should drink each day. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you would need to drink 80 ounces (Ten 8 oz. glasses) of water daily.
4.) Always wear sunscreen, even on cloudy days.WHY? : UVA rays (aging rays) weaken the skins collagen & elastin fibers, causing wrinkling and sagging. These rays can penetrate glass, water, and clothing. Because UVA rays make up 90 -95 % of the suns UV rays, you can be sure they are getting through even on cloudy days.
5.) Take care of yourself from the inside out.WHY? : Healthy skin begins with diet and water intake. It really is true that "You are what you eat." Vitamins aid in healing, softening, and fighting diseases of the skin.
6.) Be sure to eliminate regularly.WHY? : Potentially harmful toxins and waste trapped in your body will manifest themselves in your skin. Not to mention it can lead to poor digestion and illness.
7.) Don't use overly hot water to wash your face.WHY? : Hot water can irritate sensitive skin. It can also change the pH of your skin.
8.) Be sure to exfoliate regularly. This means your body as well as your face.WHY? :Removing dead skin cell layers from the surface of the skin can treat a variety of problems. Exfoliating regularly helps keep your skin smooth. Also, it will ensure your skin care products work effectively as they will be working on the epidermis rather than on a layer of dead skin cells. But be careful, too much exfoliation or too rough exfoliation can lead to irritation.
9.) When cleansing or applying products, always remember to go up & out.WHY? : Your skin naturally sags as you age, there's no reason to help it along by pulling down on your facial muscles. Moving up and out will help keep your skin firm.
10.) Don't pick at acne lesions.WHY? : If the comedone is closed, and you squeeze it, it will force the bacteria down into the dermis. The dermis is sterile, so it will spit it back out, often in a much larger area. If it is open, warm compresses will help open the pore, and clay masks will help clean it out. Be gentle, force will make it spread and could lead to bruising.
11.) Avoid stress and strive to learn healthy ways to handle stress.WHY? : Stress plays a part in our health, which is reflected by our skin's appearance. It can lead to increased sebum production. Usually we discover this is true right before a big event when we want to look our best. Strive to create a stress free environment.
12.) Keep your hormone levels in check.WHY? : Hormone imbalances can lead to many skin problems, including sensitivity, dehydration, hyper pigmentation, acne and microcirculation problems. A great product to help regulate your hormones is Arbonne's Prolief and Phyto Prolief. (Which can be found in my siggy line.)
From the office of:Ann Phelps
[email protected]
