My skin improved in 10 days!

Before:

Have you ever woken up one morning to realize the face you see in the mirror is a dull one, full of pimples, rashes, new wrinkles, or even worse- patches?

After:




I cannot stress the importance of applying sunblock/sunscreen every single day you go outside. Regardless of whether it's raining, cloudy, or you're heading out for ten minutes- it is important to wear sunblock. It accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging such as wrinkles and skin cancers. Applying sunscreen liberally, and re-applying every couple of hours will keep your skin from further damage.

If you do not have a shower filter, please get one! I had no idea the amount of damage water can do to skin and hair until i bought a shower filter. You can find one as low as $28- and it's super easy to install. You will notice an improvement within a week of using filtered water- your skin will be softer & hair more manageable.

Intake of the right food is more important than the external treatments. Honestly, even if you cannot do any of the other things mentioned in this post, please drink fresh juice every single morning for 10 days. It improved my skin in just over a week (see pictures above). I combined pineapple, 2 apples, 4 oranges, strawberries and a piece of ginger every morning. Lime and celery are optional. Make sure you drink 2 glasses of water first thing in the morning and wait a bit before you have a glass full of sweet juice!

Keeping your skin moist will not only give you a youthful appearance over a period of time, but it will help keep your skin bright. I apply oil of olay moisturizer throughout the day (3-4 times), and oil of olay night cream before going to bed. You can add aloevera to your skin regime if you have rashes. Regardless of which cream you would like to buy (whether its age defying, or regular moisturizer) make sure you get a day cream and a separate night cream- as the consistency is different in both creams. Don't forget to apply cream on your neck- as it ages along with the rest of your face:-)

Using the right face wash for your skin type is critical to having good skin. You may have oily skin that is prone to pimples, dry skin that is prone to aging, or you may be trying to get rid of blackheads- which ever one it is- please get something that you need at that time. Your skin needs will change periodically- and so must your face wash! Make sure you wash your face twice a day- once in the morning and once at night before applying cream. It will get rid of the dust/dirt/dead skin (you can add a teaspoon of sugar to your facewash) that has accumulated during the day. Also, applying moisturizer right after a hot bath will be ideal as your skin pores will be open and the moisturizer will absorb a lot faster.

Lastly- get a good night's sleep and try to de-stress with green tea, light exercise, or meditation. Don't forget to have your daily 9 cups of water- lack of water leads to dehydration and that isn't good for your body or skin! Having a 30 minute de-stress routine every morning will not only improve your skin, but it will help your mind focus for the day!

And don't forget to smile- it will make your skin smile too:-)

P.S- the above pics have not been altered in anyway.