You have red, splotchy skin that only a mother could love. Not only that, but you’ve got a big event coming up and you need something done about this hideousness, stat!
Problem skin isn’t only just a hindrance but can come at the least expected, most inconvenient moments. Add this to the stress that you feel due to this happening and you’ve got a long road ahead of you.
You may want to banish your skin concerns for good but treating skin can be a lesion in patience because as we all know, nothing worth having comes easily. Well, you’re in luck because we have some fast options for banishing those tricky skin concerns.
Clean Your Face
By clean, it’s wash your face, that is. Yes, you must cleanse our skin everyday if you want clear skin. There’s just no other way around it. The benefits of clear skin will help you replenish it’s natural moisture balance and make way for additional products to work faster and better.
Don’t Touch Your Face
Your hands are teaming with bacteria, so whenever you touch your face, especially after touching your computer, doors, grocery carts, money, you get the idea, you’re setting yourself up for trouble because all that gunk is going on your face.
Mask It
Every once in a while, we all need a little something extra than the everyday, cleanse, tone, moisturize. This is why the mask was invented. A facial mask, that is. A mask helps your skin absorb the many benefits that you wouldn’t necessarily get any other way.
Absorb oil, regain nutrients, add extra moisture. We can all benefit from more when it comes to our skin.
Prep Before Bed
Bedtime is the best time to prep for the next day and that includes a beneficial spot treatment. Spot treatments work hard, in our sleep to deliver skin-benefitting nutrients to help banish blackheads, acne, discolorations and more for more vibrant skin in the morning.
Don’t Pick
Despite how gratifying it may feel, never pick your face because this is just asking for trouble. Popping pimples only spreads the bacteria to other parts of the face, causing more trouble than it’s worth. Want to know how to get rid of acne fast? Treat it with acne-fighting ingredients, like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.
Exfoliate
Regular exfoliation helps diminish dead skin cells that accumulate at the top layer of our skin. This can then cause dullness and breakouts. Exfoliate the skin to eliminate lackluster skin and to bring on a more vibrant complexion.
Try Steaming
Steaming helps products to penetrate better and loosens up debris in the skin. The pores need to be cleaned regularly to keep the skin working at top performance. You can steam in the shower, over the stove or at a spa. However you’d like.
Boost Vitamin C
Vitamin C is renown for it’s rejuvenating properties, which helps to lighten dark spots and even out the complexion. The vitamin also helps to ward off premature aging, with antioxidants that keeps your skin younger, longer.
Eat Healthy
It can’t be said enough about the importance of eating healthy. A nutrient-rich diet help feed the body, from the inside out. Foods that provide ample vitamins help to keep the skin bright and clear.
Rinse with Cold Water
Cold water helps to tighten the skin to appear smooth. When you wash your face, try finishing up with a splash of cold water, which will create the illusion of smaller pores.
Use the Basics
No matter your skin type, we can all benefit from the basic CTM (Cleanse, toner, moisturize) method. It works, it feels great and it’s the most basic way of achieving clearer, more balanced skin.
Retinoids
Retinoids should be used by everyone as a treatment for clear skin. The multi-purpose ingredient helps to build collagen, even skin tone and prevent acne. Makes a very effective night treatment.
Don’t Overuse
It feels wonderful to finally find a product that you love, but too much of a good thing can actually be bad for you. If you experience irritations, stop what you’re doing and slow down on all the products.
These quick and savvy tips will help you get clear skin fast without sans the inflammation.
