You have to take special care of your skin during the summer season. Your skin may look radiant in winter, but when summer comes, the scorching heat of the sun can easily damage your skin and make it dull, blemished and oily. Your body oil flows freely during summer because of the high temperature.
Did you know that 90 percent of the wrinkles you’ll probably get may be caused by too much sun exposure? That is if you don’t protect your skin from sun rays UVA & UVB. These reach the deepest layers of our skin, damaging the collagen. The collagen is the spongy protein that makes our skin smooth, firm and wrinkle-free. SPOT CHECK: Inspect your skin and see if it’s still smooth and firm. Must read: Quick Fixes for Summer Beauty Woes
Let’s take a simple check. Doing these skin routines can actually slow down aging! Every item on the list below that you do earns you 1 point. Total your score and let us know what you get =)
___ I always wear sunscreen, even when it’s not summer.
___ I try my best to stay out of the sun between 10 am to 4 pm, when the sun’s UV radiation is at its strongest.
___ I wear protective clothing (sunnies, hat, scarf) to cover my skin from direct sunlight.
___ I wear clothes that allow my skin to breathe for proper circulation.
___ Applying moisturizer is a must, every morning and every night to keep my skin hydrated.
___ I wash my face regularly and make sure that my face is free from dirt before hitting the sack.
___ I exercise daily. Want lovely legs? These routines work!
___ I exfoliate my face & body at least once a week. Try Shonagh Walker’s DETOX tips
___ I drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday and eat healthy food and lots of fruits. Your skin condition tells you what you should eat
___ I use Pevonia which is an all natural/organic brand to make sure my skin is free from harmful chemicals.
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Total your score and comment below:
My skin is (score) years younger than my actual age! =)