Aging is a natural process that we can't prevent. However, there are some ways to enhance your natural beauty by modifying your lifestyle.
Regenerative skincare is all about prevention, so if you don't take care of your skin during each stage of your life, you're likely to look more aged than you are.
Are you worried about costly procedures for healthy skin? It doesn't have to be! Good skincare routines are affordable.
Ten daily rejuvenating skincare hacks
Our handy skincare hacks will help you look and feel your best at any age.
1. Always use sunscreen
Neglecting to use sunscreen consistently can cause wrinkles, premature aging, fine lines, and age spots.
Even on cloudy days, you still need sunscreen because up to 80 percent of UV rays can pass through clouds. Using makeup with an SPF doesn't give sufficient coverage, so look for a natural day cream with a minimum of SPF15.
2. Cleanse your face every night
Our facial skin collects a lot of gunk throughout the day- makeup, dirt, sweat, and pollution. These impurities contribute to skin conditions such as sensitive skin, premature aging, dry skin, uneven complexion, roughness, and a lackluster appearance.
3. Serums
After cleansing and toning your face, apply a serum, then follow with your moisturizer. Serums are lightweight yet potent because their molecules are smaller and penetrate the skin on a deeper cellular level.
A small bottle of serum contains a concentrated amount of active ingredients to combat skin concerns such as age spots, dullness, acne, dehydration, and wrinkles.
4. Moisturizer
No matter your skin type, you need to moisturize. Apart from providing hydration, moisturizers balance skin so that other issues (such as dullness, inflammation, acne, sensitivity) don't occur.
Moisturizing plumps the look of the skin, giving you an ageless appearance. It also firms your look, reduces the appearance of dullness, and reduces the appearance of redness. All these make moisturizing a crucial part of anti-aging.
5. Layer your products the right way
Failure to do this means you will not see results, and you'll waste money. Applying your renewing products in the correct sequence ensures your skin gets the full benefits from each formula.
REJUVENATING ROUTINE
Skincare experts recommend this as the proper order: cleanser, toner/essence, serum, eye cream, spot treatment (if needed), moisturizer, and SPF for the morning. At night: cleanser (twice to remove makeup), toner/essence, eye cream, treatment product (serum, leave-on exfoliating treatments), and night cream.
Add in an exfoliant and mask a few times a week as needed into your routine for that extra glow. Ensure you leave some time in between steps for each product to penetrate effectively.
6. Mind your health
Even if you use the most luxurious regenerative skincare products, it won't matter if your health isn't optimal.
WATER
Drinking enough water throughout the day helps your body eliminate toxins that cause dryness, dark undereye circles, and a lackluster complexion.
SLEEP
Getting enough sleep ensures our minds and bodies get refreshed. Also, the skin repairs itself as we sleep. That's when we reap the most benefits from renewing products.
EXERCISE
Working out can improve the skin by boosting oxygen supply to the cells, increasing blood flow that removes waste and free radicals, and nourishes and replenishes your skin's appearance.
Also, exercise is a stress-reliever. Studies show that working out reduces cortisol (the hormone produced when we're stressed) levels.
DIET
Eat a balanced diet rich in regenerative foods to keep the skin nourished from the inside. Such foods include red bell peppers, sweet potatoes, papaya, avocado, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
7. Use the correct rejuvenating skincare ingredients for your skin type
There are so many products out there, it's confusing. For you to properly treat your skin, you need to know what works for your skin type.
KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE
If you struggle with acne, for instance, stay away from products high in emollients. If you have sensitive skin, a potent product like retinol will be too harsh.
Are you unsure of your skin type? Learn how to identify your skin type so you can craft the correct regimen for your needs.
8. Regular exfoliation
Regular exfoliation is vital for healthy, radiant skin. This step eliminates dead skin cells, revitalizes the skin, removes impurities, and brings radiance to your look. It also enables the rest of your products to penetrate the skin better.
9. Facial massage
A daily face massage may sound like an impossible task if your schedule is tight. However, keeping up with the practice will yield amazing results. These include a firmer look, rejuvenated face, balanced natural oils, fewer dark spots, and less puffiness.
You can use either your fingertips, a gua sha tool, or a jade roller to massage your face.
10. Self-care
Most of the actions listed above are part of self-care, so make sure you take time every day to do at least some of them. Self-care is vital for stress relief and optimal mental and physical health, so don't feel guilty about putting yourself first!
With love,
The Sole Toscana Beauty Team
