10 things to get great skin

10 things women can easily do to get great skin*

 
Never, ever go to bed with makeup on
No matter how exhausted you are or how late it is: Take. It. Off. Removing your makeup can make the difference between beautiful, glowing skin and a complexion that looks dull and has clogged pores. Plus, while you're sleeping makeup can get pushed deeper into your pores, leading to acne. Some dead skin cells are meant to shed every day, but having makeup on 24/7 can cause them to stick to the skin's surface. This can also lead to breakouts and exacerbate fine lines.
Use plenty of TLC to remove your eye makeup
The skin around your eyes is the thinnest, most delicate skin on your face. So, if you tug too roughly when removing your eye makeup, your skin can stretch out over time and fine lines can become more noticeable. Instead, use light, downward motions to wipe away your shadow, liner, and mascara.
Drink plenty of water morning to night
And not just when you're hitting the gym or you're super thirsty (if you get to that point, you're most likely already dehydrated). Hydration — inside and out — is key to keeping your skin radiant. Wondering how much to drink? Eight 250ml glasses of water is still the recommended daily minimum, says the Mayo Clinic (USA), so drink up for gorgeous, fully hydrated, flake-free skin
Always sleep on a clean pillowcase.
Your skin can pick up dirt and bacteria, traces of makeup, dead skin cells, saliva, and hair product residue from a pillowcase that hasn't been washed. So flip your pillow over once a week and wash it every two weeks to avoid a buildup of these pore-clogging substances
Don't pick at your skin
Leave that pimple/blackhead/bump alone. As tempting as it can be, unless you've got a clear whitehead (that you can use two tissues to gently press out), it's more likely that you'll either drive bacteria further into your skin, making it more inflamed, or add more dirt and bacteria to the area from your fingers and nails. If you have a blemish that is red and raised, hold an ice cube on it for 20-second intervals for a few minutes to bring down the inflammation, and then apply a dot of a spot treatment.
Work regular workouts into your routine
Getting to yoga or spin class can have a positive effect on your skin as well as your mood and body, because a workout increases circulation, creating that great glow once it's done. Another plus: Working up a sweat can help lower the stress hormone cortisol, which is linked not only to skin aging but breakouts and clogged pores.
Don't binge on junk food
We aren't talking about enjoying the occasional bag of chips or chocky bar. If most of your calories are coming from the milk bar, your skin is going to pay the price. What you see in the mirror: loss of radiance, more noticeable lines, and skin that doesn't look as supple. Overdoing it with carbs and dairy has been linked to acne as well. Instead, eat a well-balanced diet full of non-processed, nutritionally dense foods (think green veggies, fresh fruit, yogurt, lean protein, plus nuts and seeds) to make sure you skin stays breakout-free, supple, and on point.
Gently exfoliate
Use an exfoliating formulation on your face at least twice per week. Don’t try to be too harsh on your skin with a daily scrub. Exfoliating one or two days a week is enough.
Wear sunglasses year-round
Sunglasses have multiple important protective effects. Not only can they protect your actual eyes from UV-inflicted damage both acute and long-term, but they also protect the fragile surrounding skin against fine lines and brown spots." Plus, the less you're forced to squint, the less repetitive muscle movement in that area. The result: no crow's feet!
Get ample sleep
Put your devices to bed (preferably in another room) an hour before you tuck in. The goal is to try to unplug, shut down any connection, and just allow yourself to sleep and fully, fully rest. Ideally, get eight hours of sleep uninterrupted. You want to enter the deep sleep that allows your mind, body, and skin to repair.
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*Referenced from Cosmopolitan – Nicole Cantanese (February 8^th 2016)