Helpful Tips for Skin

You can improve your looks at any age. Equipped with useful tips, a careful diet and regular exercise, you can make your face glow with health, beauty, and vitality; without having to ' resort to camouflage techniques.

Face care varies with skin type. Here are some useful tips.

Dry skin needs hydrating and moisturizing treatment.
Oily skin needs cleansing and freshening.
Patchy skin needs smoothening and lightening treatment.
Change in season requires a change in the skin care routine.
To keep the skin glowing, drink at least 12-15 glasses of water per day.
Your diet should be rich in raw vegetables and fresh fruits. These hydrate your skin.
Protect yourself from the harshness of the sun. This is the main cause of skin discolouration, pigmentation and wrinkles.
Exercise regularly: even a good walking routine will suffice.
Exercise facial muscles regularly. Rotate your neck slowly, side to side, and loosen the facial muscles.
Laugh loudly, it helps to exercise the facial muscles.
Wash your face several times a day.
Steam your face once a week to clean up clogged pores. After steaming, rub your face, forehead and neck vigorously to exfoliate the skin.
Take Vitamin E for shadows and scars. But consult a doctor first.
Once a fortnight go in for an elaborate cleansing and moisturizing treatment by using any of the fruits and vegetables mentioned. The type and the nature of the treatment depends upon your skin type.
Ensure a good night's sleep. It rests and nourishes your skin.
A diet rich in Vitamin A prevents a patchy, dry or rough skin. It is also good for people who have acne and pimples.
Vitamin B prevents spots on the face.
Strawberries are an instant cure for dry skin.
Use a moisturizer after exfoliation. It helps to reseal the skin and protects it form over drying.
Prolonged use of alcohol based perfumes and deodorants can cause brown patches and dryness.
Avoid going out in the direct sun when using a perfume. Spray onto clothes instead of directly on the skin.