How To Achieve A Perfect Complexion
Throughout history people have been concerned about their appearance – think of Cleopatra who bathed in asses milk. And this is not surprising since when people meet it is the faces that make an immediate impression. If you want your skin to look its best you will have to adopt a daily skin care routine.
Although a daily skin care routine involves the use of creams and lotions, there are other important actions you can follow to keep your skin looking firm and smooth.
The two main causes of damage to your skin are sunlight and cigarette smoke. We are all familiar with that leathery wrinkled face of someone who has spent too much time in the sun. The same applies to a regular smoker who ends up with a yellowish complexion.
Although a little sunshine is good for you in that it supplies a source of vitamin D, if you want to keep a smooth complexion you should always use a sunscreen and protect yourself from excessive exposure to the sun. The same advice applies to tanning beds which are more and more being regarded as harmful to your general health as well as your skin.
Before considering the creams you should use it is important to understand that a healthy diet is essential in keeping your skin looking good. While we all know that diet is important for our general health, the skin is the largest organ in the body and so is also affected by what we eat. Also drink plenty of water and take regular exercise.
Finally we come to the creams and moisturizers and the important point here is to check the ingredients that are used in the manufacture of the skin care products. Some products contain chemicals that are included for the benefit of the manufacturer, for example to prolong shelf life or to add fragrance. While this may sound like a good idea, it turns out that some of these chemicals can be harmful and in rare cases can cause cancer.
To be on the safe side you want to look for products that are made from natural ingredients. Two natural substances CoQ10 (short for Coenzyme Q10) and Cynergy TK are particularly effective. Cynergy TK helps with the production of collagen which is the protein that prevents your skin developing lines and wrinkles. CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that protects you from the damage that free radicals can cause to your skin.
About the author
Sally Tyler is a health researcher and writer about anti aging skin care. You can read her other articles about how to compare night creams, night face cream and what to do about dry skin around eyes by following the links.