Beauty Tip: Ways To Care For Your Facial Skin Barrier
Two years after we’re born, our skin barrier has long been protecting us from free radicals. These free radicals can damage skin cells, causing premature aging. This is why it’s important to take good care of our skin as early as possible, regardless of gender.
So, how can we do that? Simply put, we just need to follow a basic skincare routine and stick to it.
Beauty Tip: Simple Ways To Care For Your Facial Skin Barrier
There are many skincare products on the market that can potentially damage your skin because they are too strong. To avoid damaging your skin, it’s best follow a gentle skincare routine with products that are mild on your face.
Following a simple skincare routine not only makes your wallet happy, but also benefits your skin by not subjecting it to unnecessary products. Furthermore, here are the things you can do to care for your skin:
1. Only use gentle soaps and moisturizers
One way to take care of your facial skin is to start by gently cleansing your face. It’s best not to exfoliate using a loofah or facial scrubs, as these can be too harsh. Additionally, some facial scrubs, and loofahs can potentially damage your skin due to their ingredients.
Such exfoliators and cleansers are typically intended for the body. However, our faces require gentle love and care. Using a mild soap and moisturizers is often sufficient. If you feel that deep-seated dirt hasn’t been effectively removed, you can opt for double-cleansing to ensure thorough cleanliness. After that, you can top it off with your gentle moisturizer.
2. Add an antioxidant such as vitamin C to your skincare
Dr. Reshmi Kapoor, M.D., recommends in a Forbes article that adding antioxidants, such as vitamin C, can help brighten your skin. Antioxidants generally delays cell damage and can counteract free radicals, which, as mentioned above, can cause premature aging. Therefore, incorporating antioxidants into your skincare routine can help prevent this.
3. We all know this, SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN, SUNSCREEN!
You know the drill: #AlwaysUseSunscreen. Whether you’re going out or staying inside, make sure to use sunscreen!
After completing your skincare routine, it’s important to protect your face from the sun. We all know this, but it bears repeating. The sun’s UV rays are major producers of free radicals, which can damage our skin barrier. And to counteract this, always use sunscreen!
See? Taking care of our skin doesn’t always have to be painful, expensive, or excessive. It can always be simple, depending on what our facial skin needs. Regular cleansing, moisturizing, and applying sunscreen are the basic steps that can keep your skin healthy and radiant without overcomplicating your routine.
