The first thing that comes to mind when we think about beauty supplies is age. A teenager will definitely have different needs than a woman entering menopause. We all go through different phases in life and the best skin care product one year will not be the best the next year. Consider your current needs first. As we age our skin becomes thinner,drier and less elastic.
Next, you need to determine your specific skin type. The best skin care product for a person with very dry skin may be the same brand that suits a person with an oily complexion. The great thing is that one brand will offer a different product for specific skin types.
Don’t forget your lifestyle. A person who spends a lot of time indoors will find that the best skin care product will be different from the best skin care product for a person who spends a lot of time outdoors. There are other factors to consider as well when it comes to lifestyle.
The outdoors type who spends many hours on the beach will have different needs than a person who spends many hours on the ski slope. The only thing that we all have in common is the need to protect ourselves from the sun’s rays. The best skin care product on the market for anyone who spends a lot of time outside is sun block.
Lifestyle also involves our habits. Even the best skin care product can’t beat a good night’s sleep and plenty of water and vitamins. You should feed your complexion from the inside out. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, at least five portions a day and take a good quality nutritional supplement. Your eating, drinking and general lifestyle will show up in your skin no matter what topical solutions you use. Smoking is also very aging for the skin and can result in a sallow complexion and fine lines around the mouth and eyes.
Your diet and exercise routine will also have a profound effect on your complexion. Take care of yourself and you will find that the best skin care product is a cinch to find. It takes very little to address the needs of skin that is healthy from the inside out.
No matter how well we take care of ourselves, we do age. Moisturiser is without a doubt the best skin care product on the market. Daily use will take years off of your complexion.
Article by Kathy Joyce
April 2007
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