How ironic that young children always want be be older than they actually are , while the old would give almost anything to be young again. This is truly one of the great paradoxes of life as says a lot about our society. You don’t have to sell your should to have a more youthful skin. A daily skin care regimen is the key to a healthy and youthful skin.

Here are the steps to a youthful and healthy skin:

Clean Face

It starts off with a clean face , start off by removing all make-up and cosmetics using cotton balls and moisturizer. Using a soap-free , mild cleanser and lukewarm water(this opens the pores for a deeper clean) gently massage your face in a circular motion using your middle and pinky fingers. Avoid hard vigorous rubbing as this will damage your skin. Always ensure that your hands are clean in order to prevent the spread of bacteria which can worsen certain skin disorders like acne.

Gently rub a face wash on your skin for about 60 seconds – this will remove bacteria , impurities and any cosmetic residue. You should rinse at least three times to prevent any residues from clogging your pores. Pat your skin dry and use an alcohol free toner that consists of either glycolic or alpha hydroxy acid. Reducing the size of your pores will produce almost immediate results.

Use Soap Selectively

In order to keep you skin youthful and soft you should only apply soap on these areas of your body – face , underarms , feet , groin and buttocks. These areas are the parts that build up perspiration and need the cleansing effects of soap. Using on other areas of your body will strip the skin of its natural oils. Most experts agree that other areas only really nead a rinse with water to clean them.

Use Moisturizer When You Wash

Using a good moisturizer after washing is crucial. Vigorous washing can remove the skin’s natural oils. These oils are replenished by using a good moisturizer. Don’t use products that contain any harsh additives. The best results are achieved with a pure Vitamin E and Aloe Vera oil. Apply directly to the skin for the best results and allow it to be absorbed.

Apply your moisturizer at least three minutes prior to your makeup. This allows it to be properly absorbed by the skin and ensures that your makeup will last all day.

Damp Face

Always clean a damp face making use of cleansers. Experts maintain that cleansers are likely to irritate a dry skin. Cleaning a damp skin will also help lock in any moisture preventing your skin from drying out.

Splash Face With Cold Water Before Makeup

This is an old trick used by makeup artists , it shrinks the pores and helps the makeup slide on to your face. It also prevents cosmetics and other residue from entering the pores resulting in a more radiant youthful looking skin.

Use Products Properly

Most products are only effective once they are properly absorbed into the skin. Use this application sequence to generate better results – toner , serum or other treatments like retinoids , moisturizer and sunscreen. This order ensures that all formulas are adequately absorbed into your skin.

Sunscreens

Use sunscreens in your car and change their position as needed. Move this to your left to block UV rays while you are driving. If you don’t block the sun while driving the left side of your face will appear older than the right as a result of sun damage. Wherever you are you should block out the sun and always use a good sun block.

Applying these steps will help you develop a healthy and youthful skin.