Every moment we have a chance to start a new beginning, a cleansing of the mind, soul and body, as we discover our life’s personal announcements (enjoyable and or unpleasant) do not occur only on the first of each year.
As you set your new goals to achieve peace and balance in life and remove toxicities, consider a cleansing and renewing of your skin so that we may grow beautiful (inside and out) as we grow wise.
In order to achieve a fresh, healthy look we need to use effective cleansers, treatments and products with consistency.
Think of what we are taught by our parents and teachers in life about making it our daily rituals to bathe, brush our teeth, eat healthy, read and exercise. Our bodies need the proper care to carry us through all we would like to do in life with health and vitality.
If you desire youthful, fresh-looking skin for most of your life, you must provide it consistent care and treatment to be the best you can be.
A new beginning every day…
The first step to healthy, balanced, and beautiful skin is a thorough cleansing that removes residual makeup, dirt, toxins, and dead skin cells morning and night. Cleansing will allow your skin to fully absorb active, nourishing ingredients in serums.
I suggest using a cleanser which is light on the skin and keeps it balanced without drying it out or over moisturizing. Try Cetaphil Cleanser available at local stores.
After a workout, a baby wipe will suffice and then touch up your with your mineral powder, blush and eyeshadow. As you perspire, mineral makeup allows your skin to breathe and still look and stay healthy.
Serums & Moisturizers:
Now that your skin is clean and pure, it is time to give it a nourishing treatment followed by moisturizing. For blemished or acne prone skin conditions, dot on pure Tea Tree Oil directly to affected area. Use Frankincense, Lavender, Rose and or Geranium essential for drying or aging skin by applying a dot size to your fingers, smell and pat all over your face. Serums from PCA, DDF, and Murad Skin Care are also effective.
Once you have massaged in the serum, it is important to apply your favorite active moisturizer over the serum. Oil Free or Gel Moisturizers are available for oily or acne prone skin. Moisture is crucial in maintaining balance in your skin. Often times one’s skin becomes an acne prone condition when he/she is over drying and not moisturizing his/her skin (but this may also be a sign that you are not putting the right things in–eating right). If you remove too much oil from your skin with acne fighting ingredients, such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, your skin will react fast in producing more oil to create balance to your skin. So remember to hydrate your skin.
Always apply a sun screen every morning to prevent aging, spotting, and most importantly skin cancer with an SPF of 50-100 before going out into the sun. Neutrogena makes a clean sensitive one, as well as, use a mineral foundation with natural sunscreen for added benefit.
Masking and Exfoliating:
Two times a week, you should use a deeper treatment such as a Micro scrub which exfoliates dead skin cells away and activates new cells to come to the surface faster (a consistent new beginning). Exfoliation also allows key ingredients in your serum and moisturizer to travel deeper in the skin, thus achieving the most benefits from your skin care products.
A mask, which is made of therapeutic plants, aromatic oils, and ingredients which vacuum out impurities and extra oils from your skin will cleanse your skin, remove dead skin cells, and give you a vibrant, bright, and glamorous appearance. Masking can also help to tighten and tone your skin, just as calisthenic exercise does for your body.
I recommended using a green or red clay mask. Queen Helene Mask or a mask containing Zinc and Sulfur (to help remove excess oils) will help to bring balance and soothe the skin.
Tip: “I don’t have time!” This isn’t an excuse… Twice a week (at least), devote 5-10 minutes to yourself… Apply Micro Cream to your face right after you brush your teeth or a Mask right before, to get it into your new beginning ritual towards living with healthy skin.
Glamorous skin that glows with health gives each one of us an attractive and winning look at any age.
When we are stressed it shows in our skin, so pray and eat right to keep balance on the inside while you exercise and treat your skin on the outside.
If you provide your skin with proper respect, and consistently give it attention and love, it will give you a well-cared look in return, helping you to stay beautiful while you grow wise.
About the Author: Sneha Dixit is a licensed Aesthetician, MakeUp Artist, Skin Care Educator and creator of VA Cosmetics. In 2010, Sneha formed VA Cosmetics in furtherance of her desire to help women of all ages and skin types. She created high pigment, long lasting colors based on a classic and always-current palette. In addition, and in keeping in harmony with nature, Sneha chose healthy mineral makeup and paraben-free lip shines. Sneha’s line of products are now available through her website: vayourself.com.
