How To Keep Your Skin Beautiful And Healthy

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Most people want beautiful, healthy skin that is youthful and radiant. In some ways, your skin is determined by genetics, but there are some things that everyone can do to get their best skin. Here are four simple things that you can do to keep your skin looking amazing:

1. Cleanse your skin twice per day.

• Splashing water on your face in the morning might be enough for you. It will refresh you and perk your skin up, without stripping your skin of moisture.
• Choose a suitable cleanser for your skin type for nighttime use. Take off any makeup with your makeup remover of choice before washing your face. Hydrating cleansers are creamy and are gentler for dry skin types. Foaming cleansers are a good choice for acne-prone or oily skin.

2. Moisturize every day.

• Well-hydrated skin looks radiant and healthy, instead of dry and dull. Choose a moisturizer that suits your skin type. Those with dry or dehydrated skin will need heavier, thicker moisturizers; night creams are a good choice for this skin type. 
• People with normal or combination skin can instead opt for a light daytime moisturizer. Even people with oily skin need to moisturize every day! Dehydrated skin can sometimes overproduce oil, so keeping your skin moisturized may even reduce your skin's oil production.

3. Keep tabs on your moles and birthmarks.

• Most dermatologists recommend that you get checked out once per year. A dermatologist can keep tabs on any moles that look like they might be at risk for developing into skin cancer. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, you should look out for moles that have irregular borders, are of an uneven color, or that change over time.
• If you have a mole that may be considered high-risk, your dermatologist may want to remove it. Mole removal can be done quickly and with minimal pain. It can also be performed by trained professionals for cosmetic reasons.

4. Wear sunscreen.

• Wear sunscreen every single day, even when it's cloudy and overcast outside! UV rays can penetrate through cloud cover to reach your skin, and UV damage is cumulative over time. Wearing sunscreen daily is a good way to protect your skin and keep it looking youthful and radiant for years to come.
• Not only is sunscreen good for your complexion, but it also reduces your risk of developing skin cancer. 

Taking good care of your skin is an important part of maintaining your health. Healthy skin looks gorgeous and feels soft and radiant. By following these four steps of a basic skincare routine, you can achieve clear, youthful skin. Contact professionals, such as those from Calgary Laser Health & Beauty Centre, for further information.

13 February 2015