We all know the importance of a good beauty regime, but with busy lives it can be hard to maintain. The secret to youthful looking skin doesn’t have to rely on expensive products or time consuming treatments, either — just the right techniques regularly repeated. Here are our top four tips to keeping your skin looking bright and fresh.

The Right Night Time Routine

Every mother has told her teenage daughter to always, always take her makeup off at night, but, do we remember? The chances are you do a majority of the time, but sadly the majority isn’t enough. Every night you flop into bed and leave it there, it sits on your skin and blocks your pores causing all sorts of skin problems. Everything from blackheads to those nasty pockets of grease around your T-zone will be exacerbated by makeup left there for hours on end.

Finding the Right Cleanser?

After your makeup is thoroughly removed, a good cleanser really will make the world of difference. But there’s no need to spend a fortune on your cleanser, just find one that works with your skin and stick to it. First you need to decide what skin type you are, as each needs a different care regime. Here’s a quick guide as to how to look after the three main skin types:

– Oily Skin: If you have oily skin it’s all about scrubbing. Try to exfoliate at least twice a week; find a cleanser designed for oily skin and apply a small amount. You may find that you tend to get blackheads and have enlarged pores, but regular exfoliation will help.

– Combination or Normal Skin: Many people have combination skin, this means that your T-zone is inclined to be oily but the rest of your skin varies and sometimes has drier patches. Occasional exfoliation is good and a normal cleanser focusing on the drier areas should do the trick.

– Dry Skin: This can be a high maintenance skin type and a heavy duty cleanser is essential, a moisturizer before bed is also a good idea. To stop your skin from drying out during the day, use a primer to keep your skin hydrated beneath makeup.

Stay Hydrated

The truth is that the majority of us are dehydrated and it’s very hard to keep up with your H2O consumption. We advise keeping a small bottle with you so it’s handy to keep drinking it as your day progresses and regularly refill. Keeping hydrated is good for everything from your skin to your waistline, flushing out toxins to keep you slim and your skin fresh and clear. If you live in a cold, dry city then it will be doubly hard to keep your skin moist; regular moisturizing is crucial and when your skin feels tight carrying a spritz bottle can also be a good idea.

Live Well

With busy, stressful lives it’s easy to fall into a routine of not enough sleep, too much alcohol and fatty foods. All of these things are the enemy of youthful skin. Of course, everyone slips from time to time, and as long as it’s not a treat every day it won’t do too much harm. Eating fruit is a god send for your complexion, packed with tons of vitamins. Eating fruit every day will help maintain a good skin tone and healthy, happy skin.

Likewise, just a little more sleep will ease those dark circles under your eyes and help you fight anti-oxidants that build up in your skin. It can seem like a lot of hassle to keep your skin looking youthful and healthy, but, if you find a routine that’s right for you and stick to it, it will become second nature. Last of all, remember to smile. This energizes the muscles and relaxes the face, so don’t sweat the small stuff and enjoy life! If you are looking for dermal fillers, visit our website at www.bodysilk.co.uk today.

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