When it comes to everyday personal and body care and grooming, we tend to look
for the easiest way out. After all, who has time to adopt overly
complicated regimes?
Maintain a simple beauty regimen. Adequately remove makeup, cleanse
thoroughly without tugging the skin too hard, tone skin to keep dirt
from piling up, moisturize regularly, and do not forget to put on
sunscreen. With the simple 3 step routine of cleanse, tone and
moisturize, you just have to remember to treat your face like a
treasured canvas. Upward then outward movements in applying any kind of
cream are often suggested - this method is believed to prevent premature
aging and delay the eventual loss of muscle tone and resultant sagging
of the skin. Toning the skin is equally important because it helps lock
in the moisturizer, giving it more time to do its job. And regular use
of a suitable moisturizer does wonders for your skin. By guarding
against excessive loss of water, these hard-working agents protect it
against the drying influences of the environment.
To soften rough patches, work a cleanser with AHA (alpha hydroxy
acids) into your skin using a body massager brush. Best to do it in the
shower. Follow with a rich moisturizing cream, massaged using circular
upward strokes. If your budget permits, indulge in a body scrub once
every 2 months or so to slough off dead skin, leaving you with smooth,
soft skin.
Taking care of your hands should be a vital part of your skin care
regimen, and it's surprisingly easy. Even those who think they have no
time for such pampering can manage to take 5 minutes off of their busy
schedule to pay due respect and attention to those poor, overworked
hands. A simple but effective manicure speaks volumes for how well kept
your hands are. If you have to use your hands for washing dishes,
gardening, laundry, or any work that's rough on the hands, it is always
best to use rubber gloves. Light massage every now and then to stimulate
blood flow and ease away tension is recommended. Some salons offer
paraffin hand treatments - reputed to help minimize appearance of
unsightly veins on skin surface. Otherwise, a protective hand cream
applied regularly will help you keep those wrinkles and rough spots at
bay. Now you can shake anyone's hand with confidence.
Tips for healthy nails:
The simplest way to avoid nail damage is to wear gloves
If you can't wear gloves, at least improvise. For instance, use
a long-handled mop - this allow you to keep your hands off water and
your nails will definitely benefit.
If you do not get your hands wet, remember to rinse them well
and dry them thoroughly after the work is done.
Apply ample amounts of a moisturizing cream that's right for
your skin type.
Take certain other precautions as well: Use a tin opener to open
cans; use gardening gloves; avoid contact with strong chemicals; and
again, use moisturizers liberally.
File in one direction only! filling back and forth frays and
weakens the nails, making it susceptible to breaking off.
Keep nails short, or at least even.
Manicure after a bath. It is best to do your manicure after a
bath because your nails are still soft and thus cooperative.
Shampooing hair every day can dry and weaken hair shafts, in turn
making strands brittle. This may even result in unpleasant premature
hair loss.
However, for those living in the tropics, it has become an essential
part of our daily routine to take showers and wash the hair. For those
with dry hair, shampooing every other day is ok. For those with oily
hair, you may have to wash every day. Just remember to choose a shampoo
that's right for your hair type and scalp. Do not discount the scalp -
if your shampoo makes your scalp itchy, change it right away!
Conditioning the hair is as important as choosing a good shampoo.
Conditioner makes the hair soft and silky, just how you want it to be.
In truth, some studies show that shampoo formulations are sometimes
stronger than conditioners. Indulge in a hair-mask treatment at least
once a month. This will help bring back the softness and luster of your
hair.
