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Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:38 am  |
TEN BASIC STEPS TO SAVING YOUR SKIN!
1. FRUITS & VEGGIES: Make sure that your daily diet consists of at least five portions of fruits and vegetables. I know that it is much easier to take supplements instead of organizing your daily food intake. But there is NO substitute for the nutrition that one gets from eating their fruits and greens.
2. VITAMIN RITUAL: Take a high quality multiple vitamin every day. Each vitamin has a specific effect on your skin and well being. If you are missing certain components in your daily routine, this vitamin will help to cover it.
3. EAT FAT: I am not saying "Ladies throw out your self control" but I am suggesting that eating a certain amount of fat can be beneficial for your skin. Your body needs unsaturated fats each day (Example: olive oil). These healthy fats keep your hair and skin supple.
4. WATER WATER WATER: Drink at least eight glasses of water a day. This is the best way to keep your skin moisturized from the inside out.
5. BE ACTIVE: Exercise should be a part of your daily routine. During exercise our blood starts to flow and this stimulates oxygen's effects on the skin. This step is also a great way to lose those extra five pounds that you have been ignoring!
6. CAFFIENE ALERT: Do not drink too much coffee, tea, alcohol or diet sodas. Caffeine does not have a positive effect on skin or your basic health.
7. GOODBYE CIGS: All smokers it is time to say goodbye to your cigarettes. It has been proven that cigarettes increase the aging of your skin by a whopping 12 times the normal aging rate. Yikes!
8. SUN SCREEN: Use sun protection every day all throughout the year (even when it is cloudy or cold). The minimum amount of SPF that should be used on your face is SPF17. If you know that you are lazy then buy a moisturizer that includes an SPF and that way you only need to apply one product.
9. BEAUTY SLEEP: As much as it may sound cliché', "beauty sleep" is no joke. Lack of sleep can dehydrate the skin and cause dark circles underneath the eyes. At least eight hours is needed each night.
10. ENJOY LIFE: You may be beautiful….but if you don't enjoy life than these nine other steps don't mean much. |
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Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:40 am |
| Thank you so much. These tips are simple, and somehow I tend to forget them in order to save your skin. |
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Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:03 am |
hahaha... agree! easier said than done!
i should really print it out and stick it on the board in my office in order to remind myself!!!
thx!!  |
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Fri Mar 14, 2008 1:21 pm |
| Great rules to live by, indeed. Maybe if we all followed them, we'd stop searching desperately for our "miracle" product. Then again, I do all of these things and it doesn't stop me from spending my wad on skin care products! Let's face it, shopping is FUN! |
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Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:29 pm |
simple steps yes. and usually i try to follow em but those days when im busy with my work and stress i know i miss out on a number of those steps ......... its just hard to keeep this up all the time especially during stresss times i get lazy or just dont remeber  |
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age 33 .. skin dry with odd breakout now and then. skin color best i can describe is golden brown..tans easily |
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Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:45 pm |
Thank you Susan for reminding me of what my "Mommy" told me many moons ago. These basic steps, really are words to live by.
Mother really does know best!
Kassy |
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♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:37 am |
| Thanks Susan for reminding me what I need to do to protect and enhance my skin! It is definitely easier said then done. But I think as a women it is extremely important to take the time to follow through with these 10 easy steps. |
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Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:23 am |
Most of it I already do...............
Cigaretes ages you 12 times more ?????????  Oh my god, a bad habit that I have..........Still trying to quit.................  |
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Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:53 pm |
| Thanks! I like it! |
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Currently using PSF Castile Cleanser, Vit. C., 5% BHA, HA and jojoba, Clarasonic, .025% Retin-A. More to come I'm sure!! |
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Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:40 pm |
Thank you!
I've got to tape this to my fridge! |
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Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:43 pm |
| Hmm,question here...it says five portions of fruits and vegetables. But how much is one portion? |
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Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:55 am |
Thanks SusanSkin for sharing Useful Information  |
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Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:38 pm |
Yes, health and beauty are closely linked together.
You realise this fact more and more the older you get.  |
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Female, 40, Norway. Normal/dry skin, starting to see signs of aging. Staples: Glycolic acid cleanser, SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF, Revaleskin, NIA24. |
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Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:55 pm |
| Thank you Susan. I have also noticed a good improvement in my skin since I started eating a lot of ground flax seed and adding the supplement MSM to my diet. |
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Age 38, fair/fine/sensitive/normal skin. No bad sun damage. |
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:39 am |
| Thanks Susan! These basic tips are a great reminder of the simple steps we all can take for great(er) skin. |
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Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:02 am |
The fats you need most of all are EFA's - Essential Fatty Acids. ONe form is what we all get with the omega 3 capsules we love. EFA's are found in many sources: fatty fish, nuts, avocados and others.
Coconut oil has been found to be one of the most benefial oils of all -used for sauteing and making popcorn, etc. (Also good on hair as a conditioner  ) |
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Sun Apr 20, 2008 4:00 am |
| Ohhh! Ground flaxseed is so healthy! I'm sure it's good for the skin but it is also excellent for the digestive system!!!! |
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