Skip to main content

Dermatologists' Top 5 Tips for Improving Skin

When it comes to the state of our skin, most of us simply resign ourselves to the fact that we're never going to look like the flawless models and celebrities that we see plastered on billboards and in magazines. Hey, they're airbrushed anyway, right? However, we can always look a little better than we do, and in some cases it's as simple as wearing sunblock, using the right cleanser, or hitting up the dermatologist for a special treatment once or twice a year. So if you're looking for a few ways to brighten up your skin tone or get rid of blemishes, sunspots, and other signs of aging, here are a few tips that are dermatologist approved.

Dermatologist

  1. Avoid sunlight. It's not as though you have to turn into a vampire or hermetically seal yourself in your house during daylight hours. But considering that the sun's harmful rays can cause all kinds of skin damage and age you prematurely, it behooves you to protect yourself any time you're outdoors after dawn. So keep some sunblock handy and if you don't want to mess up your makeup, use a moisturizer and cosmetics with UV protection and carry a sunhat.

  2. Exfoliate the right way. Many women shy away from exfoliation altogether because there has been a lot of hoopla about how some abrasive exfoliants can cause micro-tears in skin that lead to premature wrinkles and other signs of aging. However, you should know that our skin exfoliates naturally, with new cells replacing old at a rapid rate. By adding gentle exfoliation to your daily routine (try a scrub with tiny, round grains) you can help to speed the process of cell turnover and reveal the fresh, new skin underneath. Also, removing dead skin cells can reduce the blocked pores that lead to unsightly blemishes and allow your skin to absorb more of the ingredients in the moisturizer or anti-aging cream you use.

  3. Sleep on your back. This might sound strange, but it does make sense when you think about it. Our faces contain fat and collagen that helps our skin to look full and soft, not to mention bounce back from compression. Over time, however, these substances decrease, leading to sagging and wrinkles. If you sleep on one side of your face consistently, these signs of aging will be more noticeable on that side.

  4. Change your routine. In case you didn't know, our skin can change over time. It can dry out, become oilier, lose elasticity, and even develop acne issues later in life. For this reason you should see your dermatologist to update your routine about every ten years (or when you start to notice changes).

  5. Treat spots. We get all kinds of spots on our face, from acne pockmarks to freckles and sunspots to moles and medication-induced pigmentation. Even pregnancy can cause dark spots on your skin! But there are all kinds of ways to even out your skin tone and treat these blights and blemishes, from mole removal to acne treatments to chemical and laser peels. Some can be costly and some painful, but all will help your skin to appear more clear and youthful than before if used properly.

(Guest Post by Carol Montrose)
Labels:

Comments

  1. Kishori9:11 AM

    Fish oil and B vitamins are both essential for skin tone. They help to improve blood flow which will help the appearance of your skin tone.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Mandavi9:13 AM

    Vitamin C! Eat it! Rub a cut orange on your face daily. Leave 3 minutes, then rinse with clear water and moisturize with vitamin E cream.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Beauty Expert9:17 AM

    Bio Oil is wonderful for scars or dark spots!
    Clean your face twice daily, with a face wash for you skin type.
    Apply toner, then moisturize with renitol, an anti-aging ingredient.
    Use under-eye cream, and a facial firming mask.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Comments posted on this blog are moderated and approved only if they are relevant, on-topic and not abusive. Avoid using links to your site/blog in the body of your comment unless it is highly relevant to the post.

Popular posts from this blog

Home remedies for sore throat

Sore throat is a common malady that each one of us faces sometime or the other in our lifetime.  That scratchy, dry and abrasively painful feeling at the back of the throat that you experience is so very discomforting! There are many ways to relieve that scratchy and painful, infected throat. Sore throat home remedies are many and varied and range from the folk ones to the medically tested and proven ones.  With this common recurring condition many sufferers have their own favourite sore throat treatments that seem to work for them. Sore throat is one of the ailments which responds very well to home based remedies, so there is no reason why one should hesitate to try out these invaluable tips which have been handed over to us by generations of yore.  After all these remedies have negligible side-effects and so there is no harm in trying them. And you can always rush to a doctor if they don’t work for you. 
178 comments
Continue reading »

Kapalabhati Pranayam for wrinkle-free, radiant complexion

Did you know that Kapalabhati Pranayam / kriya can also be used to enhance your beauty and ward off skin aging? Done the right way,  Kapalabhati Pranayam can be used as a beauty aid - it can give you a wrinkle-free, luminous forehead and radiant complexion. Kapalabhati For Beauty   ‘Kapalabhati’ Pranayam breathing exercise is an excellent way of maintaining good health and fighting diseases. ‘Kapala’ means ‘skull’ (and ‘forehead’ also) and ‘bhati’ means ‘shining’. By doing kapalabhati, the ‘nadis’(nerves) of the brain get good exercise. This is achieved by exercising the diaphragm. There will be a glow on the forehead. After the age of 25, the tell-tale signs of ageing start making their appearance in the form of fine lines on the forehead. A regular practice of Kapalabhati for 10-15 minutes everyday will give you a tight forehead sans wrinkles for many years to come. Avoid Botox, try Kapalabhati Why resort to Botox   and other expensive chemical or surgica...
160 comments
Continue reading »

Pore shrinking mask recipes from home

A face with large open pores when seen from close quarters doesn’t look so good. While it’s quite common for oily skins to have a tendency towards open pores, an attack of pimples also leaves ugly scars and open pores behind.  Even though the scars may fade away after some time, open pores appear to be more obstinate and hardly show any signs of shrinking.  Age also takes its toll by giving an uneven/pigmented tone to the skin and making the open pores more prominent. Heredity could also be a contributing factor in determining your pore size. It’s not easy to get rid of these pores or shrink them completely or permanently using serums, lotions or face packs. Even resorting to drastic chemical/surgical procedures at the dermatologist’s isn’t quite capable of giving satisfactory results.  Nevertheless, you can try and minimize their appearance at least temporarily with clever makeup and a few natural skin care masks such as these: * Cleanse your face with a mild ...
130 comments
Continue reading »

11 things you can do with olive oil

Besides lemon , milk , sugar , aloe , turmeric , sandalwood and honey , olive oil is another household item that has multifarious uses as a beauty aid. It is a mild, non-irritant, antibacterial oil that is rich in antioxidants; hence is ideal for the skin. Here are a few things that you could do with olive oil .
141 comments
Continue reading »

Teeth whitening remedies

Teeth could be naturally dark or could be discolored by repeated exposure to beverages like tea, coffee or red wine, smoking and also medications apart from decay and trauma to the tooth. If you want your captivating smile to be adorned by a row of glistening pearly white teeth, then try these treatments and remedies: ‘In chair’ bleaching at the dentist for teeth whitening Though there are several options available for teeth whitening, bleaching at a cosmetic dentistry clinic can significantly lighten your teeth within an hour. A large percentage of the people who have undergone bleaching have experienced a positive change in the color of their teeth. Read about it at About Cosmetic dentisty . ‘At home’ teeth whitening bleaching kit The ‘at home’ teeth whitening technique is also a popular bleaching procedure to whiten your teeth. You can obtain the bleaching kit from your dentist or make an over-the counter purchase. Use it conveniently at night and the gel should work while you sleep...
131 comments
Continue reading »