It can be a bit challenging to maintain healthy skin care.
People often accidentally abuse their skin without knowing. There are many
brand name cleansers, toners, moisturizers and anti-aging products out there
that contribute to skin abuse. If you'll notice many of the over-the-counter
products leave your skin feeling dull, dry and flaky and never ever provide the
long-term results you are looking to achieve. Many products even cause serious
breakouts as most of the over the counter stuff is created for sole purpose of
protecting you from sunburn and nothing else. The other reason is because of
the chemicals used to make the products. If you read the ingredients on the
bottles closely, some of those same ingredients are used to make cleaning
products, bleaches, and disinfectants which cannot at all be healthy for skin.
This is where the accidental abuse comes in and we further abuse it by
believing that covering our skin with makeup will fix it. The goal shouldn't be
just about having great looking skin but rather healthier skin. Below are a few
of my very own at-home DIY (do-it-yourself) skin care techniques and secrets
that will help you to achieve the goal of getting healthier skin and sustaining
a radiant healthy glow.

Cleansing
It is very important to wash your face. Before bed and when
you first wake up, especially. Many skin face wash and cleansers contain active
ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate which are
extremely harmful to skin. Sulfates are surfactants that are used as cleansing
agents to cut oil from the skin but they are too strong and will cause surface
dehydration. If you've ever wondered why you have dry skin that you can't get
rid of - this is likely the reason. One of my favorite do-it-yourself homemade
cleansers is a combination of baking soda and witch hazel. Mix together and add
a little water to create a nice paste. Spread evenly around skin in gentle
circular motion and wash. Baking soda is a natural antibiotic that cures the
underlying fungal infections. It can also slowly erase acne scars and speed the
healing of acne damage.


It is also the biggest weapon to use against bacteria
and inflammation that causes blackheads. Witch hazel is a natural astringent.
It helps to reduce the chances of inflammation and its strong anti-inflammatory
properties are great for killing bacteria that forms under pores before they
even begin. Not only is the baking soda and witch hazel combo a very simply
face wash to make it is also very effective. You must cleanse your skin daily.
This is rule. Cleansing is especially necessary for those who use make up on a
daily basis. Just try it.

Exfoliating
Dead skin cells pile up on the surface of skin leaving it
looking dull and dry. Dead skin cells are a huge contributor to clogged pores.
Exfoliating is important because it removes dead skin cells that clog the skin
and uncovers fresh new cells. This opens the way for moisturizing products to
penetrate more deeply into the skin, which makes them more effective. You do
not need to purchase expensive exfoliants to get the job done. You can whip up
a simple homemade exfoliant that will scrub away those dead skins cells just as
effectively. Oatmeal exfoliants are bar none the best. Oatmeal is full of antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory compounds and is known for its skin-soothing properties
including moisturizing dry skin, providing relief from itching, rashes and
other minor skin irritations. Honey provides natural antibacterial and healing
properties to soothe and clarify the skin. Coconut oil is a natural nourishing
agent for the skin. All you have to do is mix them together creating a nice
blended concoction and gently spread on your face evenly. Allow mask to sit for
about 10 minutes before washing off thoroughly.

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