The Importance of Skin Care

With the kind of skin I have, skin care is vital. Everyone should have this attitude, but they don’t. Not necessarily because they don’t care, but because they’re ignorant. I’ve had numerous conversation where people are telling me they just wash their face with soap and water and then wonder why they’re having problems with their skin. I’m here to help.



KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE. Figure out what kind of skin you have. Is it oily? Do you bother from many blemishes? Is it dry? Both? Sometimes dry then sometimes oily? Once you get to the root of your skin you’ll know how to deal with it.



CLEANSE. Wash your face with at least twice a day. No questions asked. If you’re in a field where your face is exposed to dirt, oil or make up on a daily basis you may want to up it to 3 times a day. Don’t use soap…at least Dove. Find a cleanser that works for you and stick with it. And make sure you’re using the right one. If you have oily skin, make sure the cleanser isn’t for normal/dry skin.



EXFOLIATE. You should at most be exfoliating your skin twice a week, definitely once a week. Even if you have “perfect” skin, you’ll just feel better if you do it. If you have problem skin, your pores will thank you. Make sure you’re not scrubbing your skin senseless, but instead getting rid of dead skin on your face.



PROTECT. Many people don’t even address this step but it’s really important. No matter what race you are, what season it is or how good or bad your skin is, you should use sunscreen. Exposing your skin to the sun without protection is like playing Russian roulette. It will age faster and your chances of skin cancer are greater. Even if it’s just basic SPF (should be at least 15) slap a little on your face before applying moisturizer.



MOISTURIZE. Just like your cleanser find the right one for you, don’t just slap on lotion or Vaseline. There are tons of great options at your local drug store or do your research to see which one would work best for you. If you’ve got oily or problem skin a lot of cosmetic brands offer a moisturizing gel, which is less oily and abrasive than your typical moisturizer.



Hopefully, I’ve helped. If you’ve still got questions, ask for answers from someone you know who has really great skin. And you never know…they may not even have good skin, just great skin care.