15 Skincare Hacks Every Woman Should Know

 

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·        Rub ice cubes on your face, twice a week.

·        From one whole pizza to one slice pizza, from one plate “Pani-Puri” to just one piece of Pani Puri. Cut to the chase, cut out 90% of your junk food from your diet.

·        At least sweat for 45 minutes, cardio, yoga anything. More the sweat, double the glow.

·        Have your 6 hours of “Beauty Sleep.”

·        Soak you skin with 15 minutes of morning sunshine. It's the deal-breaker.

·        Don't use products that have parabens, sulfate, or perfumes.

·        Replace your face wash with a CLEANSER.

·        Don't run behind a serum or face mask. Grow your own aloe vera plant in your house. Cut it, clean it and apply its gel before sleep. It takes away the dryness of the skin and reduces the possibility of acne.

(Don't buy Patanjali’s Aloe Vera gel, it has synthetic color in it.)

·        Wash your face before sleeping, it does “Wonders.”

·        Don't sleep in with your make-up on. If you do it, you are really murdering your skin.

·        Apply Sunscreen daily, even when it rains. If it's summertime, apply sunscreen every 2 hours.

·        Use rose water as a natural toner.

·        Lastly, bring that glow from inside too. Be happy most of the time, listen to music, hang out with good people and be yourself. Your glow should come from inside most of the time.

I can offer some general tips for skincare that may be helpful:

1.    Cleanse your skin daily: It's important to remove dirt, oil, and makeup from your skin on a daily basis to keep it healthy and glowing. Choose a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type.

2.    Use a toner: Toner can help to balance the pH of your skin, remove any remaining traces of dirt and oil, and prepare your skin for the next steps in your skincare routine.

3.    Apply a serum: Serums are lightweight, concentrated formulas that contain a high dose of active ingredients. They are typically used to target specific skin concerns, such as wrinkles, dullness, or acne.

4.    Moisturize your skin: Moisturizer helps to keep your skin hydrated and protects it from the elements. Choose a moisturizer that is appropriate for your skin type and apply it to your face and neck in upward strokes.

5.    Use sunscreen: Sunscreen helps to protect your skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can cause skin cancer and premature aging. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and apply it generously to all exposed skin.

6.    Remove your makeup before bed: It's important to remove your makeup before going to bed to allow your skin to breathe and repair itself while you sleep. Use a gentle, oil-based makeup remover or a micellar water to remove your makeup, and follow up with a cleanser to ensure all traces of makeup are removed.

7.    Don't forget about your neck and chest: The skin on your neck and chest is just as susceptible to aging and sun damage as the skin on your face, so be sure to include these areas in your skincare routine.

I hope these tips are helpful!

I am a dermatologist and I get this question at least 20 times a day, every day. Your skin is an amazing organ and can take very good care of itself if you leave it alone. It doesn’t need lots of products and creams and serums piled on to it - and 99% of what is sold over the counter is pretty useless anyway (remember cosmetics aren't regulated - that’s why skincare products can make some pretty outrageous claims!). Generally most skincare products are more harmful to your wallet than your skin but also none of them are magic.

To answer your question: there are no skincare essentials. If you spend time outside then a mineral SPF 30 or above with a UV rating of 3 stars or more is very important. And it needs to be applied at least every 3 hours in a volume of 2 grams (like 1 teaspoon) to cover your whole face/neck/ears. And don’t forget a SPF lip balm and your eyelids. The sun is the number one cause of extrinsic skin ageing but also is the number one cause of skin cancer (and non-melanoma skin cancer on the head and neck is the most common cancer of all time).

After that, everything else becomes unnecessary. If you wear makeup, removing makeup is useful - I like oil cleansers as well as oil-infused face wipes (the ones that just are made with coconut oil for example). Yes, using soap etc can disturb the acid mantle and cause your skin to become a bit more dry and irritated. So it’s best to use a face cleanser you like specifically made for facial skin.

If you feel your skin is dry, use a bland moisturiser and one that has a consistency you like (non-greasy or very greasy, etc). I like ones right now that mimic the skin barrier in order to in theory help repair the skin barrier lipid matrix.

If you have a skin problem (like acne, eczema, redness, etc) see a consultant or board-certified dermatologist, get a proper diagnosis and a simple targeted prescription treatment. Don’t waste your money on ‘medispas’ promising all sorts of miracles or tons of beauty department lotions and potions. Marketing has caused a great deal of confusion in the world of skincare (what is ‘toning’ anyway?? Who invented that ridiculous concept?)

So, in summary my top tips are: keep it simple. Save your money. If you have a problem, see a doctor who knows what they are talking about (check their credentials - there are a lot of people out there pretending to be dermatologists - be wary of anyone calling themselves a ‘dermatology doctor’ or a ‘cosmetic doctor’ - you want a consultant derm in the UK or a board-certified derm in the USA). Try to go a few days using no skincare products, no cleansing and no makeup at all and see how your skin reacts - you might surprise yourself. Your skin is cleverer than you think.

I have a suggestion that could possibly prevent you from throwing away your pricey skincare products.

Here it is with some additional helpful advice:

1. Store products containing retinol and vitamin C in the refrigerator during hot weather. (!!!) They will become inactive and worthless if it is more above 77 degrees outside (25 degrees indoors)...Nobody likes to discard a $100 serum, either. This doesn't seem to be as well recognized as it ought to be. It's possible that even those who shield their retinol from air and light neglect to do the same for heat. If you have the money, you can purchase a tiny refrigerator only for skincare, or you can simply keep it in the same fridge that you keep your other food.

anything else can stay. Keep in mind to keep it in the refrigerator as opposed to the freezer.

2. Spread your skincare products evenly. When it comes to applying sunscreen, most people have a tendency to apply more product to one side of the face than the other or simply ignore entire areas, which frequently results in problems like bigger pores on one side of the face and even sunburns. Recognize your application technique and try to make any necessary changes if you find that you are neglecting one side of your face more than the other when applying any product. Always apply products evenly and delicately.

3. If you live somewhere where the water is hard, invest in a water softening. Calcium and magnesium ions are abundant in hard water. These ions interact with the surfactants in cleansers, preventing them from rinsing thoroughly and resulting in flare-ups of dry skin, acne, and eczema. If that's the case, I advise getting a water softener; although pricey, it will significantly improve your skin. Avoid products that contain chemicals like sodium laureth sulfate and instead use gentle cleaners like oil + Micellar Water. Despite the fact that it dries out the skin, this chemical is extremely prevalent in cleansers.

4. Even when removing makeup, treat your skin gently. When applying skincare products, it's far simpler to be gentle than when removing obstinate waterproof makeup. However, it's crucial to always take good care of our skin, especially around the eyes where the skin is much more delicate and thin. Use strong cleansers that won't require you to rub your skin repeatedly to acquire effects; in my opinion as a trained cosmetic chemist, double washing is the ideal strategy. Think of your skin as a delicate piece of fabric that, after a certain amount of time, will start to look like it if you repeatedly stress it. Be kind to it because you only have one.

Hope this is useful!