Today's models and female celebrity's are absolutely beautiful. Their skin is flawless. Their figures are to die for! Well, this is almost true. The fact of the matter is I actually thought this way until I saw a picture of a model whose knee caps were missing in a very popular magazine. The technique of airbrushing which is simply retouching a photo to make all the boo boos go away is utilized quite often is today's glamourous high fashion magazines. We can never hope to achieve the false perfection airbrushing bestows upon those familiar faces we've come to envy. Still, don't be discouraged. Your skin can be almost as beautiful with these simple steps: 1. Wash your face twice daily. Make sure to wash your hands before cleansing. Always use tepid water to prevent excess drying or irritation. 2. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. This keeps the skin fresh and hydrated. Plus, it's great for your body. 3. Invest in a multivitamin loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants keep the free radicals away. Free radicals are associated with many diseases and premature wrinkling. 4. If you don't smoke, don't start. If you are a smoker and haven't conquered the habit yet, invest in supplemental Vitamin C. The body isn't able to absorb Vitamin C as well in smokers as in non-smokers. Like all antioxidants, vitamin C counters the effects of cell-damaging molecules called free radicals. As an added benefit, it even helps the body recycle other antioxidants. 5. Keep your hands and your hair away from your face as much as possible. This is pretty self explanatory. 6. Gentle exfoliation. Exfoliation is a method utilized to remove the dead skin cells from the face to reveal the fresh new skin beneath. When purchasing an exfoliant make sure to read the fine print. Some exfoliants are a bit harsher than others and can only be used once or twice weekly. On the other hand there are gentler exfoliants available that can be used daily. Be consistent with whatever skin care regimen you chose and be on the road to beautiful skin. |
