How does skin care differ for those going back to school? Well, consider the fact that most students have spent the summer basking in the sun. Even for those who have appropriately applied sunscreen all summer long, they’ve still received a tan, which is the equivalent of sun damage.
What can you do to improve your skin’s health? Here are five beautifying back-to-school skin care tips:
1. Wash your face before and after school.
Consider how many things you touch in a day. Add that number to the fact that your hormones can wreak havoc on your pores. Combine that with all of the concerns surrounding COVID-19 and you have all the reasons in the world to pay attention to consistent washing. We’re talking about both your hands and your face.
“Hormonal changes, especially in the teenage years, can send the oil glands into overdrive and cause black heads, white heads and acne,” says Melissa on AsarchCenter.com, “Get to school with a clear and fresh face by cleansing your skin in the morning and evening with a cleanser designed for your skin type. This will help keep pores clear and open.”
2. Disinfect your smartphone daily.
Have you ever taken a close look at your phone after using it all day? It’s oily and smudgy – guaranteed. Having it pressed up to the side of your face for portions of the day only serve to build upon the oil and dirt that’s already on it. Wipe down your phone with an antibacterial wipe every day.
3. Bring your own lunch to school.
Students often eat at cafeterias and food courts. The problem with these food providers is that they often serve fried, processed, high-in-salt, high-in-sugar foods. It’s best that you bring your own lunch to school each day. Be sure to pack nutritious eats.
“If you spent the summer ‘relaxing’ on your normal diet with fair foods, barbecues and vacation foods, now is a good time to return to your normal skin healthy diet,” encourages Melissa, “Skip oily, sugary, fatty foods and refined carbs and opt for fruits, vegetables, leafy greens and lean proteins.”
4. Minimize your all-nighters.
You’re bound to have projects and papers that are going to keep you up working all night. All students have experienced this. But it’s important to remember that you need to sleep – for both your skin and overall health. Be sure to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night to keep your oil levels healthy and your skin clear.
5. Exfoliate your skin.
“In the past few months you have probably spent a lot of time outdoors soaking up the summer sun,” writes Melissa, “Even with the use of sunscreen and protective clothing, it is possible you got a tan and now are left with a dull, uneven texture as it wears off. Exfoliate to remove built up dead skin cells, encourage new cell development and help return your skin to its natural colour.”
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Visit our clinic to receive 20% off our Alumier and Vivier kits! The kits offer a variety of fantastic products from both Alumier and Vivier. They are all incredibly beneficial in the battle against damaged skin. Those products include Alumier’s Retinol Eye Gel, AluminEye® and Vivier’s GrenzCine™ Eye.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to call us at 403-358-5818. You may also email us at amlvc@telus.net.