Skin Care for You

  3 Reasons You Should Care About Your Skin Growing up, I liked to talk a lot and ask even more questions. By nature, we like to know the reason behind our actions and the things that we do. Today, I want to focus on talking about why taking care of your skin is important. There are many reasons for taking care of your skin. I want to empower everyone to feel good about the way they look. I am all about feeling comfortable in your own skin, but sometimes there are things we can do to feel even more comfortable in our own skin. I have seen many friends and family members suffer due to the way their skin looked. Today we will talk about 3 reasons why your skin care should be important to you. Click here to continue reading How to Create the Perfect Skin Care Routine for You We each have very unique skin, meaning each person should have a unique skin care routine. For that, we need to learn about our skin. This might sound a little silly but you need to learn to be okay...

Let's talk skin types  I am sure you have heard about skin types, but sometimes it can be confusing right? Well, don't worry too much, today we will cover what each skin is like and how to determine your skin type Since everyone is different, it's important to know what kind of skin you have to know what products your skin will benefit from the most. One of the main reasons why people do not achieve their skin goals is that most people do not know their skin type. Understanding your skin type is very important to achieve your perfect skin. Your skin type acts as the maps, it will guide us towards what your skin needs.  Photo by Amanda Dalbjörn on Unsplash Normal Skin I would say this is the dream skin for most people. People with oily skin often have "beautiful" skin as many might refer to it. Normal skin means that your skin is basically the same in all parts of your face. Most people with normal skin do not suffer from acne or dry and flaky skin. Those that hav...

 Pimples? Yes you're not the only one that has them. We have all been there, and hate it. Pimples are natural and will happen. The best we can do is to take care of them in the most appropriate way. I know, I know the first thing you want to do when you see a pimple is pop it. Although it seems like the only and fastest solution, let me tell you it's not. Today I want to tell you a few things to keep in mind as you take care of any unwanted pimples on your beautiful skin.  Photo by Megan Bagshaw on Unsplash What are they? Like I mentioned before, try your hardest to just not pop pimples or mess with them. I know it can be hard to have them, but keep in mind that it's a natural thing. In the case that you need to pop a pimple, remember what we will talk about today.  First, let's talk about what exactly is a pimple. According to Medical News Today, "A pimple is a small pustule or papule." Pimples are developed in oil glands that become clogged and infected lea...

Skin care goes far beyond just what we put on the actual skin. In order to have the skin you dream of, you need to pay attention to what you eat. Healthy eating is important to have healthy skin. Today we will talk about what role nutrients and supplements play to have your dream skin. Remember, in order to get something, you have to work for it. Although the nutrients we eat do not guarantee that we will not develop skin conditions, it has been proven that there is a lesser probability to develop skin conditions. Let's learn together how you can understand more about nutrients to achieve your skin goals. Why pay attention to what we eat? A lot of people think that eating healthy is only to lose weight, but they are wrong. The main fuel for skin cells is glucose which is found in our food.  According a study done by Oregon state, "Glucose also provides carbohydrate backbones for modification of proteins (glycoproteins) and lipids (glycoplipids) that compromise the extracellula...

 We have talked about the importance of skin care and how to get a basic start to your perfect skin care routine. Now let's take some time to dive deeper into products. The reality with skincare is that everyone has different skin. What my skin needs might be very different from what your skin needs. Take time to learn about your skin. Aside from face wash, sunscreen and moisturizer today we will talk about 3 ingredients you should include in your skin care routine.  I don't know about you, but I have felt overwhelmed with the amount of products out there. They all have very technical names and I never know where to even start. I want to help you feel confident in what products to add to your routine. Retinol I am sure you have heard that word before, but there is a good chance that you might not be all that sure on what it means. Retinol is an ingredient that has vitamin A, to help with many types of skin conditions such as acne, fine lines, wrinkles, age and sun spots, and m...

We each have very unique skin, meaning each person should have a unique skin care routine. For that, we need to learn about our skin. This might sound a little silly but you need to learn to be okay and accept your skin just the way it is. Once you accept your skin, you need to learn how to enhance it instead of completely changing it. Here is the trick to find your perfect skin care routine! You need time! Most people want to use a product and immediately see result. The reality is that your skin may need time to react to what routine you are introducing it to. Do not over think what goes in a skin care routine.  Keep in mind these steps as you start learning about your own skin. Here is a guide on how to start on your own skin care routine.  Photo by engin akyurt Cleanser It is recommended to wash your face 1-2 times a day. The number of times depends on what type of skin you have. For some people washing their face 2 times a day can be drying which in that case, washing it...