11 Secrets The Beauty Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know
Let’s face it: all of us have wanted to become a front page model of a posh magazine. We are brainwashed into believing the “ideal” standards of beauty and form a critical self-image. The beauty industry thrives on our insecurities and offers us products that actually have no effect on our skin.
The top models follow a rigorous healthy diet and exercise regularly, besides the basic skincare regime, but we are told the creams and packs are everything, even pixie powder if you want them to be! These are a few secrets the industry doesn’t want you to know:
1.Sunscreen
Put aside all the fairness creams and go out in the Sun, armed with a sunscreen. Don’t buy one below SPF 30 as it won’t work, your skin needs protection from the harmful UV rays.
2.Stay Hydrated
Does your skin have inflammation? If yes, don’t use anti-spot creams. These have a dose of benzoyl peroxide, which further dries the skin, causing more inflammation. Lactic or salicylic masks can be used after a word with any dermatologist.
3.Don’t Neglect The Neck
It is the direct pointer of a woman’s age. The neck needs as much care as the face due to its thin skin.
4.Just Chill
Did you know that an ice cube on your skin can work wonders? To keep dull skin and patches at bay, rub an ice cube on your skin. This helps in blood circulation and will make your skin glow.
5.Accessories need care too
Where do you store your beauty accessories? In the bathroom, right? Don’t. They absorb moisture and expire before their expiry date. The refrigerator is a better idea.
6.Keep Your Skin Clean
Clean everything that touches your face including phones, pillow cases, spectacles! You don’t wipe your skin with a dirty handkerchief now, do you?
7.Scrubs And Sponges Are For The Kitchen
Don’t use them on your skin if you wish to avoid inflammation or irritation. For acne, it’s best to use the good old aspirin pasted with water on the face.
8.Go For A Facial
Bid the stubborn dark circles adieu with a lymph drainage massage. It will help the lymph flow and smoothen the skin.
9.Take Care Of Your Hands
The skin on your hands is similar to that of your face and neck. Use gloves for doing dishes and don’t forget to moisturize. Keep them clean as they touch your face most of the time.
10. Makeup Must Be Cleaned Thoroughly
This is very important. Your skin needs to breathe, hence, avoid hitting the bed with your makeup intact. Invest in a good cleanser to avoid any kind of inflammation.
11. Don’t wear your bra to bed
Stick to this rule even when you are drop dead tired. Wearing your bra to bed will cut the blood circulation and darken the skin under the straps.
Follow these guidelines for a healthy skin but also give it time to heal. You can’t expect immediate results because it is a process. Oh, and don’t forget to drink lots of water!