Over the past few years my skin has become quite congested. I have had tablets and cream from the doctors to clear up my skin to a certain extent, but my congestion comes and goes with hormones, like it does with a lot of us teenage girls, even some ladies I'm sure.
Having problematic skin can lower self esteem but don't let it, over the years I've found little things that help to clear up my skin - so I thought I'd put together a few tips in the hope of helping some girls out there in the same position as me.
01. Drink waterI find that this helps to clear up my skin literally overnight. I believe water is the best thing for our bodies, but you need to make sure you drink plenty, as the skin is the last organ to have any benefit from water. Not only can it help to clear up congestion, it helps to hydrate your whole body, clear your mind and refresh you completely.
02. ExfoliateIt can be hard remembering, and finding the time to have strict facial routine, but it's important that you try. Exfoliating weekly, or as often as you feel necessary, helps to remove dead skin cells and loosen blockages within your pores, helping to reduce the amount of dirt on your face - leaving it feel cleaner, and in the long run helping to clear up your skin.
03. Eat healthyYou are what you eat, so fill yourself with clean foods and your skin will benefit. A few little tweaks will go a long way. Our bodies have a quick turn over when it comes to diet and digestion, so you could be seeing results within a few days.
04. Face MasksThese are a great way to follow a nice exfoliation. There are so many on the market so you need to take time to select the correct one for your skin type, making sure that you achieve the benefits you want. Perhaps try out a few different brands to see what you do and don't like. Make sure you cleanse your face before applying though to remove any surface dirt so the mask has maximum benefits. If you remember, splash your face with hot water before applying to open up your pores. Then when you remove the mask, splash your face with cold water to close pores and to prevent any dirt entering.
05. Have a breakAlthough products have great benefits for our skin, using too many products can sometimes make matters worse. Every so often it's good to have a make-up free, product free few days. Simply wear no make-up and just use a simple product, like a cleansing gel to keep your face clean. Let your skin do the natural work and drink plenty of water during this time.
There we go, just a few quick and simple few tips that could potentially work wonders on your skin.
