Skin is the first barrier against daily aggressions caused by environmental factors and pollution. For this reason, it’s crucial to pay attention to any change that may affect your skin. I know that you heard about many types of skin care products, but do you know what your skin really needs?

The human body is composed of 70% water; therefore, it’s important to drink 1, 5-2 liters of water daily or at least six glasses during the winter, applying on the face and body moisturizing products. The lack of water in the body is reflected most visibly by the skin. The skin becomes dry, even if it’s normally grassy.

In time, glands that secrete natural hydrating oils tend to be less effective, reducing the capacity of skin to retain water. Even the process of cell renewal tends to become slower, making the skin surface to become drier. An excessively dry skin can be caused by exposure to UVA and UVB, cold, wind or less fine cosmetic products.

Cleaning the skin is the first essential step when it comes about daily skin care. Cleaning the face two or three times per day is recommended for normal skin. If your skin is greasy, then clean it 4-5 times per day. If you have dry skin it is better to avoid washing your skin too often; also, you will need to use a special lotion for dry skin.

There are several alternatives to face soaps, which are milder with your skin. You may choose between creams, body lotions, tonic lotions, gels and liquids. They are all made from a mixture of oils, wax and water, conceived especially to match certain types of skin. A swab of cotton soaked in milk has great effects.

Use cosmetic products for skin exfoliation at least once a week. If you have sensitive skin, use mild exfoliating creams. Apply weekly a hydrating face mask, which will mitigate the cold weather effects on your skin.

When we are 20 years old and the skin is young, the collagen fibers provide elasticity and flexibility to our skin. As the years pass, we should care more about our body, in order to have a fresh skin; therefore, it’s good to know which the main factors responsible for aging are.

Unprotected exposure to sun and tobacco will harm your skin irreversibly. It’s recommended to use skin care products that contain antioxidant substances: vitamins A, C, E, or extract of green/ white tea.

When you’re 30 years old, the skin probably has the maximum brightness; the wrinkles are just in early stages, being almost invisible, while the acne is gone. Skin treatment in this phase has to maintain this brightness. Use a moisturizing cream in the morning, as a makeup base. Refresh your skin throughout the day with a hydrating gel based on water. Apply a special cream against wrinkles in the evening.

Sleep is another very important element for keeping your skin younger. It is indicated to sleep as much as possible; otherwise, the skin will be visibly tired.

Wendy Racklave writes for website Skin Facial Care which has details of how to discount freckle remover and cheap age spot remover.

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