There is a big difference between washing your face and taking good care of your skin. Beautiful skin begins from the inside – lifestyle choices such as lack of sleep, tobacco smoking, and alcohol consumption are all indicators of toxins that build in your pores. Ideally, you drink eight glasses of water a day, take a multi-vitamin, eat healthily, drink a cup of green tea and go to bed early to obtain eight hours of sleep. You wake up feeling and looking tremendous! Well, for most of us, that is not really how life plays out - and that is ok! Skin care therapists, great products, and natural ingredients are always available to help you make up for damage that occurs to your complexion while going about your daily life.
Facials: Having a facial can be embarrassing because your skin is completely exposed. Aestheticians are trained professionals who have seen skin in all stages of damage. They are not there to judge you - they are wondering how they can help you leave the spa looking healthier and more beautiful. This is a testament to their expertise and that is the ultimate goal.
Internal therapy:
- Water: We are so lucky to have healthy, clean water to drink – so drink it! This is the best thing you can do to cleanse your skin internally.
- Take a multi-vitamin… and make sure it is water soluble. Surprisingly, most vitamins are not approved by the FDA. This does not make them dangerous, but they should be researched. Make certain that the vitamin you choose is water soluble, otherwise the nutrients are not reaching your bloodstream, thus acting ineffectively. The nutrients found in vitamins act as strengtheners to fend off environmental toxins while building strength in your tissues and regenerating internal moisturizers.
- Green tea drinkers have higher elasticity and more regenerators in their facial complexion – this comes from light traces of caffeine and antioxidants. If you don’t like it, try to force it in at least once a week.
Products: Find the right products for your skin. People tend to recommend products based on their personal experience, but all skin types vary and react differently to certain ingredients. Aestheticians and dermatologists typically work with one product line which they were trained to use, so of course, they will advocate that product. If you ask questions, they will likely be honest about your needs. You will know instantly if a product is not working for you.
Don’t be afraid to ask what product you can purchase at the drug store to fit into your budget. It’s not embarrassing to not be able to spend $200 on a full skincare line!
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