Seven Tips to Crystal Clear Skin

1. Learn to exfoliate the right way. If you find yourself attempting this procedure more that once a week, you are over-stimulating your pores, causing skin irritation which can lead to break-outs. I don’t recommend any one particular exfoliate. What you are using is more than likely fulfilling its purpose, though, I cannot stress enough that this process should only be done once week as opposed to two or three times as some products suggest. Follow this simple rule and you are already on your way to healthier looking skin.

2. Pick a facial cleanser that matches your skin’s hydration level. I you have oily skin, use a more active face wash to combat the condition. For dry skin, select a milder type cleanser that isn’t so abrasive. These simple adjustments will help you target exactly what you are fighting, the oil secretion to your skin’s dermal layer. If you are unsure of what skin type you possess, consult your dermatologist.

3. Don’t over-wash your face. Twice a day is more than sufficient to satisfy the issue at hand. Just like exfoliation, cleaning your skin too often irritates your pores and causes your oil glands to work over-time to maintain your skin’s oil balance. The more you wash, the more oil you are bringing to your skin’s surface. Once in the morning when you wake and before bed is all that is necessary to maintain your daily complexion.

4. Ensure you are toning your skin after each wash. A toner will naturally adjust your skin’s pH balance to provide the necessary acidic properties to fight bacteria. There are many other healthy benefits to toning your skin, so if you are not completing this important, daily task, then you need to start immediately. Remember to always use an alcohol-free toner and you will begin to see noticeable results within very little time.

5. Using a clay masque that contains sulfur once a week to deep clean your pores proves to produce amazing results. Sulfur naturally aids in the production of collagen through protein synthesis and the clay mud itself acts as a buffer to oil, preventing long-term build-up. Use this magic bullet once a week on the same day you perform your exfoliation exercise and within two weeks you will see a dramatic difference in your tone.

6. Every doctor or dermatologist will tell you to drink eight glasses of water a day for proper skin hydration. I am of the belief in this case, that more is definitely better. Your integumentary system is the largest organ in our body and is comprised of more than seventy percent of water. There are more reasons and health benefits than I can mention here, but If you are not drinking one ounce per pound of your body weight in water each day, then you are not very serious about remedying your acne.

7. Lastly and most importantly, try not to ever touch your face with your bare fingers. I know this sounds extreme, but, every time you touch your face you leave small amounts of pimple-breeding bacteria, not to mention you’re spreading more oil on your skin’s surface. Best practice if you must touch your face is to use a tissue or the back of your hand if necessary as that will help to minimize the negative effects caused by touching your face.

Implement these tips in your daily routine and you are guaranteed to see results in a very short amount of time. Remember to manage your stress levels during this period as well as this will greatly aid in reducing the amount of oil production to the skin. You are now well on your way to having that healthy look you’ve always wanted.