Table of contents:
- 1. Apply sunscreen every time you leave the house
- 2. Exfoliate the facial skin
- 3. Use a moisturizer every day
- 4. Drink enough water
Striped facial skin is a problem that most people have to face. In fact, there are easy ways to smooth and tone your facial skin with daily habits. This article will show you some simple ways that you should do every day.
1. Apply sunscreen every time you leave the house
Sunlight is harmful to the skin because it can damage the skin very quickly. The sun is also one of the main reasons why the skin is discolored. So, to protect facial skin tone, you must use sunscreen every day, and use products that have an SPF of at least 15 ++.
Some of the things you should know about sunscreen include:
- In fact, you need to apply a minimum of SPF 30+ to protect the skin effectively. This can prevent cancer.
- Make sure you use sunscreen even on cloudy days as 80% of sunlight still penetrates the clouds. Meanwhile, the sun can still damage your skin even when it is cloudy and rainy.
- The sunscreen product you use must contain UVA and UVB protection. UVA is a light that can create wrinkles and age spots. UVB rays can burn your skin. Facial moisturizers and foundation products must contain sunscreen and you can check the label before choosing a product. If not, you should apply sunscreen under your makeup.
2. Exfoliate the facial skin
Did you know that facial skin has so many dead skin cells that accumulate on its surface? This results in the appearance of old age or a dry face. To improve your facial complexion, remove dead skin cells in the following ways that can help:
- An effective combination is sugar and honey which you should apply when you want to exfoliate your skin. An alternative way is to combine oatmeal with honey. Another option is baking soda with water. This method should be used once every one to two weeks.
- You can use treatment exfoliation (exfoliating) specialty in dermatologist clinics and spas.
- An electric exfoliator is also a good choice. This tool works by using a special brush that moves to clean the face. You can use it twice a day.
3. Use a moisturizer every day
Moisturizer is very important for even skin complexion. There are many types of moisturizers to suit each skin type — from dry skin to oily skin and wrinkled skin.
- You should find a moisturizer that contains SPF to speed up the application process of the cream.
- You have to make sure that you find the right product for your skin type. Moisturizers can provide a bit of color in addition to making the skin soft. If you choose the wrong product or the wrong color, it can make your facial skin look unhealthy.
4. Drink enough water
Water is responsible for cleansing the skin from within. Water also prevents wrinkles. If you stay well hydrated, your facial skin will look supple and look like a child's skin. Some of the tips you can follow:
- Drink at least 2 liters of water every day. Also, you shouldn't drink alcohol or soft drinks high in sugar. This type of drink can negatively affect your skin. If you drink many of these types of drinks, the sugar and chemicals in sodas and sugary drinks can cause acne and oil buildup.
- Drinking alcohol in particular can steal moisture from the skin and premature aging can occur.
- You can use fruit slices such as cucumber and lemon with water. They are proven to provide more benefits.
Hopefully the tips above can help improve your facial skin complexion. These methods are the basic steps that you must take now to prevent aging of your facial skin.
Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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