SKINCARE TALK WITH BOLA AKINBOADE-BELLO: HOW TO HAVE A GLOWING SKIN
Do you desire for a
naturally gorgeous complexion? Do you wish that you had absolutely beautiful,
glowing skin? Follow the tips below and you will definitely get a flawless
skin.
naturally gorgeous complexion? Do you wish that you had absolutely beautiful,
glowing skin? Follow the tips below and you will definitely get a flawless
skin.
EAT A HEALTHY DIET:
Healthy proteins and nutritious fruits and vegetables go a long way toward
making skin glow. Add these elements to your diet to see quick results:
Healthy proteins and nutritious fruits and vegetables go a long way toward
making skin glow. Add these elements to your diet to see quick results:
Omega 3 fatty
acids. These are found in fish and walnuts, and are especially beneficial to
your skin.
acids. These are found in fish and walnuts, and are especially beneficial to
your skin.
DRINK 6 TO 8
GLASSES OF WATER A DAY: The water will
clear your skin and make it glow because it makes it easier for your body to
flush out toxins quickly.
GLASSES OF WATER A DAY: The water will
clear your skin and make it glow because it makes it easier for your body to
flush out toxins quickly.
Carry a water
bottle with you all day to make sure you always have water on hand.
bottle with you all day to make sure you always have water on hand.
Drink herbal tea or
other non-caffeinated beverages to hydrate when you’re tired of water.
other non-caffeinated beverages to hydrate when you’re tired of water.
WASH YOUR FACE AT
NIGHT: Over the course of the day, makeup, dirt, and oil build up on your face.
Make cleansing your skin part of your bedtime routine. Use makeup remover. Not
only does this prevent it from clogging up your pores and causing breakouts
while you sleep, it also stops you from smearing bacteria on your pillow —
where it can get into your skin night after night.
NIGHT: Over the course of the day, makeup, dirt, and oil build up on your face.
Make cleansing your skin part of your bedtime routine. Use makeup remover. Not
only does this prevent it from clogging up your pores and causing breakouts
while you sleep, it also stops you from smearing bacteria on your pillow —
where it can get into your skin night after night.
USE A GENTLE SOAP:
Remember that you want to clean your skin, not completely strip it of all oils , if it feels tight and dry after washing, you’re using something too strong.
Remember that you want to clean your skin, not completely strip it of all oils , if it feels tight and dry after washing, you’re using something too strong.
Avoid the eye area;
the skin around the eye can be too delicate for most cleansers.
the skin around the eye can be too delicate for most cleansers.
Rinse off by
splashing water on your face. Using a washcloth or rag to roughly wipe your
skin clean can irritate it more. Instead, bend your face over the sink, cup
your hands together, and bring up small amounts of water to splash over your
face. About 10 splashes should do it.
splashing water on your face. Using a washcloth or rag to roughly wipe your
skin clean can irritate it more. Instead, bend your face over the sink, cup
your hands together, and bring up small amounts of water to splash over your
face. About 10 splashes should do it.
Pat dry. Don’t
roughly rub your skin dry with a towel. Instead, dry it with small, gentle pats
or let it air dry.
roughly rub your skin dry with a towel. Instead, dry it with small, gentle pats
or let it air dry.
SMOOTH ON SOME
MOISTURIZER: Using lotion in the morning acts as a primer for your makeup,
helping it “stick” to your face throughout the day. Moisturizing at
night helps your skin repair itself and stave off wrinkles. Bottom line, it’s
one of the best things you can do for glowing skin over the long term.
MOISTURIZER: Using lotion in the morning acts as a primer for your makeup,
helping it “stick” to your face throughout the day. Moisturizing at
night helps your skin repair itself and stave off wrinkles. Bottom line, it’s
one of the best things you can do for glowing skin over the long term.
Consider using a
lighter moisturizer during the day. If you’re prone to breakouts, save the
heavy cream moisturizer for nighttime and use a light or gel moisturizer during
the day.
lighter moisturizer during the day. If you’re prone to breakouts, save the
heavy cream moisturizer for nighttime and use a light or gel moisturizer during
the day.
Don’t forget your
neck and décolletage. These areas can get super dry and irritated if you never
moisturize them.
neck and décolletage. These areas can get super dry and irritated if you never
moisturize them.
EXFOLIATE AT LEAST
ONCE A WEEK: If your skin tends to be dry and flaky, a weekly exfoliation can
clear out dead skin cells. Find an exfoliant that has a super fine grain, and
don’t rub it roughly into your skin — use light pressure and gentle motions.
ONCE A WEEK: If your skin tends to be dry and flaky, a weekly exfoliation can
clear out dead skin cells. Find an exfoliant that has a super fine grain, and
don’t rub it roughly into your skin — use light pressure and gentle motions.
A simple scrub of
sugar mixed with honey makes a great exfoliator. Rinse it off with warm water.
sugar mixed with honey makes a great exfoliator. Rinse it off with warm water.
You could also
exfoliate with a dry brush made for the face. Brush your face using small,
circular motions.
exfoliate with a dry brush made for the face. Brush your face using small,
circular motions.
PROTECT YOUR SKIN
FROM THE SUN: Avoid leathery, tough skin
by applying a light sunscreen every time you plan to be outside. The lack of
sun damage will keep your skin dewy and supple for years to come. Remember, it
only takes 15 minutes to get a sunburn, so be prepared.
FROM THE SUN: Avoid leathery, tough skin
by applying a light sunscreen every time you plan to be outside. The lack of
sun damage will keep your skin dewy and supple for years to come. Remember, it
only takes 15 minutes to get a sunburn, so be prepared.
Stick to SPF 30 —
anything higher doesn’t have much more benefit.
anything higher doesn’t have much more benefit.
Use a foundation or
tinted moisturizer with sunscreen, so your face is already covered.
tinted moisturizer with sunscreen, so your face is already covered.
EAT LESS SUGAR AND
SALT: Try to consume less than 45g of
sugar on a daily basis, and cut down on salty foods. Eating too much salt can
make your face look bloated.
SALT: Try to consume less than 45g of
sugar on a daily basis, and cut down on salty foods. Eating too much salt can
make your face look bloated.
TAKE VITAMINS: If you’re worried you aren’t getting enough
of necessary vitamins and minerals, try taking a multivitamin. Vitamins
intended for pregnant women are especially beneficial to the skin.
of necessary vitamins and minerals, try taking a multivitamin. Vitamins
intended for pregnant women are especially beneficial to the skin.
WORK OUT: Cardio
makes your skin glow because it stimulates blood flow. It’s also healthy for
your body and will make you stronger. You’ll see results immediately and long
term, too.
makes your skin glow because it stimulates blood flow. It’s also healthy for
your body and will make you stronger. You’ll see results immediately and long
term, too.
Work out at least
three times a week, even if only for half an hour. It improves skin glow.
three times a week, even if only for half an hour. It improves skin glow.
(Bola
Akinboade-Bello is a lifestyle blogger, fashion designer and beauty therapist/cosmetologist.
She started her journey into the fashion and beauty industry as a model in 1999
and modelled for top fashion and beauty brands. In March 2006, she joined City
People Media Group as a style writer, and rose with a short period to become
the Fashion Editor. Her clothing line, Betyl BAT Clothing and Accessories and
natural skincare range, Chanterelle Skincare, are doing great in the market)
Akinboade-Bello is a lifestyle blogger, fashion designer and beauty therapist/cosmetologist.
She started her journey into the fashion and beauty industry as a model in 1999
and modelled for top fashion and beauty brands. In March 2006, she joined City
People Media Group as a style writer, and rose with a short period to become
the Fashion Editor. Her clothing line, Betyl BAT Clothing and Accessories and
natural skincare range, Chanterelle Skincare, are doing great in the market)
BEBEAKINBOADE is the fresh voice of African style, offering an informative, inspiring and entertaining mix of fashion,beauty ,entertainment,events ,place, inspirational and much more
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