If you want to keep your skin in optimal shape, you’ll need to maintain healthy habits, from regular facials to a cleansing routine. Here are a few tips to incorporate into your daily skin care.

Top 4 Ways to Keep Your Skin Healthy

1. Stay Hydrated 

While drinking enough water is essential to your overall well-being, it also plays an important role in skin health. Water helps keep your skin moist.

Overly dry skin can create pockets for bacteria and fungus to grow in addition to being painful and uncomfortable. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to give your skin a healthy glow.    

2. Defend Against the Sun

From cancer to age spots, the sun’s UV rays can cause significant harm to your skin. Limiting your exposure to the sun is the best way to prevent these effects, though you likely can’t stay inside all day. 

Remember to apply sunscreen of at least 30 SPF before you go out. Wear large hats and protective sun clothing when spending time outdoors as well.

3. Get a Facial

Facials will thoroughly cleanse and rejuvenate your skin. An aesthetician will examine your skin and recommend the right treatment based on your needs, whether you have dry spots or blackheads. For example, a hydrating massage cream may be used to address dry, flaky skin and a special suction tool to take care of blackheads.

4. Establish a Routine

Healthy skin starts at home, which is why you should develop a cleansing routine. Avoid exfoliant products that contain abrasive materials, which can tear small holes in your skin and open it up to bacteria.

Look for moisturizing products that contain collagen, coconut oil, or almond oil to hydrate your skin without clogging pores. 

If you want to jump-start your skin care routine, consult the professionals at About Face Hawaii in Kailua. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Dale Bartolome and her staff offer expert skin care services, ranging from facials to microneedling. To learn more about how these professionals can help your skin glow, visit them online or call (808) 343-6341.