How to Beautify Your Complexion

The best way to beautify your complexion is with a consistent, high-quality skin care regimen.

The best way to achieve beautiful, healthy skin is with a consistent, high-quality care regimen. Although it might take a little experimentation to find the right products, skin care systems are available for all skin types. When looking for the best skin care system for you, make sure to choose something that is high in vitamins and alpha-hydroxy acids. While most drugstore skin products do not contain these ingredients, high-quality regimens always include them.

Things You'll Need

• High-quality cleanser
• High quality toner
• High-quality moisturizer
• High-quality exfoliating product
• Oil free sunscreen OR SPF foundation

Instructions

1. Determine what type of skin care needs you have. If your skin is prone to blackheads and acne, use products formulated for oily skin. If your forehead and nose tend to be oily, but your cheeks are normal to dry, use products formulated for combination or normal skin. If your skin often feels tight or flaky, use products formulated for dry skin. If you want to prevent or reduce the appearance of wrinkles, use products formulated for aging skin.

2. Find a high-quality skin care regimen that works for your skin type. If you have oily skin, choose a foaming, salicylic-acid cleanser, toner and a light moisturizer. If you have a combination or normal skin, you should use products that help your skin to maintain its naturally healthy balance. If your skin is dry, choose a creamy cleanser and a heavy moisturizer. If you want an anti-aging skin care system, look for products that contain retinal.

3. Wash your face with a high-quality cleanser two to three times a day. In general, wash once in the morning and once at night. If you exercise, wash your face afterwards to remove the sweat and prevent clogged pores.

4. Apply a toner to your face once a day if you tend to have oily skin. This will help to reduce oil production and keep your skin more balanced. Do not use toner on normal, combination or dry skin.

5. Apply a small amount of moisturizer ever time after you wash your face. This will keep your skin glowing and healthy. This step is important for all skin types. For normal, combination, dry and aging skin, the moisturizer keeps your skin youthful and hydrated. If you have oily skin, your skin may overcompensate by producing extra oil after you wash it. Adding a little moisturizer will prevent this from happening.

6. Use an exfoliating product on your skin at least once a month. If you have oily skin, you may want to use it every week to prevent blackheads. An exfoliating product will help slough off dead skin cells, preventing blemishes and keeping your skin even and smooth.

7. Apply an oil-free sunscreen or a foundation every day, particularly if you plan on going outside. This will help prevent sun burn, spotting and wrinkles. Even if you are young and aren't yet concerned about wrinkles, protecting your skin from the sun will ensure that it ages gracefully in the years to come.

Tips & Warnings

• Speak to your dermatologist if you have skin problems that do not subside with a consistent, high-quality skin care regimen.

References

• "Women's Health": The 25 Best Things You Can Do For Your Skin; Sarah Mahoney
• "Allure": 15 Easy Tips for Flawless Skin
• "Good Housekeeping": Your Skin's Clock; Nina Judar