Our skin goes through a lot throughout the years. Stress, anxiety, makeup and environmental factors can all cause some dramatic wear and tear on our skin—never fear! We have good news – you can slow, or even reverse a lot of this damage. Incorporate one new thing into your beauty routine each day to achieve flawless, glowing skin.
Ready, set, GLOW!
DAY 1: CLEANSE EVERY SINGLE NIGHT
Good skin starts with good routine. Throughout the day, your skin builds oil, if not properly cleansed, this will cause your skin will age faster and be more prone to breakouts. We know, some nights, after a long day, the last thing you want to do is wash your face... but trust us, it’s worth it!
DAY 2: DRINK WATER AND STAY HYDRATED
Hydrated Skin = Healthy Skin. While this does seem simple, drink more water! Hydration is essential in ensuring proper organ function, including the biggest organ of all, your skin. Staying hydrated helps maintain the skins elasticity, making sure your complexion is plump and glowing. It’s recommended to drink 1-2 litres daily, that’s 8 glasses. Yes 8 – that’s right, go grab one now!
DAY 3: CATCH UP ON YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP
Poor sleep quality, although sometimes low on our list of priorities outside of work and deadlines, is essential to healthy, glowing skin. Not getting your beauty sleep can hinder the production of collagen, causing premature aging and inflammation. Make a schedule for yourself to help ease stress, start a sleep ritual about an hour before bed each night (this could be anything relaxing – meditation, reading, stretching). Beauty sleep is real and has a very real impact on your skin.
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DAY 4: MAJOR CLEAN-UP OF ANYTHING THAT YOUR FACE TOUCHES
Washing call, everything in! The number one cause of acne is bacteria. High touch areas, including sheets, makeup brushes and more are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and built-up dead skin. So, time to do a full clean. Throw your sheets, pillowcases and sleep masks in the wash. Disinfect your phone, scrub your makeup brushes!
DAY 5: GIVE YOUR SKIN A DAY OFF
Let your healthy skin shine through! If you wear makeup everyday, give your skin a rest day. End the work week by letting your skin off too. Take a break from makeup on Fridays, to get your glow on ready for the weekend.
DAY 6: AVOID TOUCHING YOU FACE!
Yes… hands up and step away from the mirror! Our hands touch countless high exposure surfaces all day everyday, collecting germs, dirt and debris. When we touch our faces, we expose our skin to all of these germs. This is a habit that is hard to break, be observant and force yourself to stop. Your skin will thank you!
DAY 7: EXERCISE
We don’t have a magic wand, but this study reported by the New York Times comes pretty close. Regular exercise has been shown to hold potential to give people aged in their 40s the same quality of skin they had in their 20s and 30s. We’re not saying to start training for the next marathon, start small but stay consistent. Schedule a jog every couple of days, hit up the gym or try something new like Pilates or yoga class.
DONE!
Woohoo, you made it to the finish line! Now you’ve seen the benefits, we challenge you to incorporate these new tips into your daily routine to ensure glowing skin. Click here to shop our wide range of organic donkey milk skincare products, the perfect way to maintain a healthy, glowing complexion, everyday!