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Adolescence In Skincare |
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by Valarie Hurst |
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Now, you ask
yourself, what should I do first? Well, the first step is to accept
responsibility in caring for your skin. This takes some commitment and
dedication on your part. Are you willing to take ownership and get your
skin under control? If so, read on….. Ten Good Skincare
Questions to Ask Yourself:
If you answered
“yes” to most of these questions, then you are more than likely
serious about taking charge of your skin.
So, let’s get started! Let’s begin with nutrition. What are
your eating habits? Are you drinking a lot of caffeinated drinks fried
foods, junk foods, etc? The old saying goes to say “You are what you
Eat!” If you are not getting proper nutrition, this can have an effect
on your skin. If you haven’t already read my article on nutrition and
the skin, I encourage you to read over this article for some suggestions
on nutrition. Of course, PINK LASSO also has available a
dietician/nutritionist that is available for questions nutritionist@pinklasso.com.
Feel free to email her with any questions you have pertaining to your
diet and nutrition. Some of you may
already be making an effort to keep your skin clean with the use of a
little soap and water. Let me forewarn you that soap is drying and
strips the oils from your skin, therefore increasing the oiliness and
acne! There are several things to consider when selecting a skincare
regimen. You may speak with a Licensed Esthetician (skincare specialist)
at www.pinklasso.com to assist
you with the selection of a skincare system. You may be asked several
questions relating to your skin that will help with the selection of a
suitable and personalized program for you. Skincare is a
long-term commitment. Once you have incorporated it in to your daily
routine, you will find it second nature. Please remember if you have
already been dealing with acne, it takes weeks, if not months to un-do
something that has gone untreated for a while. Be patient and stick to
your beauty prescription. I
encourage you to start cleansing, toning and moisturizing first thing in
the morning and before you go to bed. Depending on the condition of the
skin, I would recommend exfoliating and masking as well at least twice a
week. There are some things to avoid to keep your skin clean such as try
not to touch your face with your hands. Our hands pick up so many things
that have bacteria on them and dirt and when we touch our skin, it
simply transfers that. Otherwise, try to wash your hands frequently. The
phone is also another contributor. If you notice an area of breakouts
where you hold the phone up against your face, this can very well be a
cause of the blemishes appearing. Also, make it a point to change your
pillowcase often. Hygiene is also very important in the overall
cleanliness of your skin. These next few years of adolescence can be lots fun without the worry of troubled skin. Sure, no one in school wants to be remembered for their acne. Unfortunately, unwanted comments are made which can tend to have an affect on someone’s self esteem and cause embarrassment. We do not want this do we! This is why I am leaving it up to you to take that first step and take charge of your skin. You now have the resources available to you so you can begin. Good luck and I look forward to hearing from you! Sincerely, Valarie Hurst
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