How to Get the Perfect Glow for Independence Day Without Hurting Your Skin
The perfect glow for Independence Day can be achieved safely and without doing damage to your skin. Starting a skincare routine and following it daily will have you seeing results before you celebrate Independence Day. The dermatologists at the Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Institute share their secrets on which type of products to include in your new skincare routine.
How to Have Glowing Skin
How to Achieve the Perfect Glow
Taking care of your skin is so important for many reasons. It can help delay the aging process, keep your skin looking radiant and healthy, and keep your confidence up. There is more than just washing your face that goes into radiant, glowing skin though. First, determine your skin type. Do you have dry, oily, or combination skin? It is also important to know if your skin is sensitive to certain products; this will ensure you don’t cause any accidental harm to your skin when creating your skincare routine.
Next, you will want to start with fresh skin by cleansing your face of any makeup. Then you will use a toner to add hydration to your face. Toners with salicylic acid will rid the skin of any impurities. Next, use a vitamin C serum to help clear up any sun damage that may have affected your skin. Now your skin is ready to be moisturized. Use a light moisturizer for oily or combination skin to soak in and not be too heavy. For those with dry skin, use a moisturizer that has ceramides, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid to help heal the dry skin and add in extra moisture. Lastly, use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. This will ensure your skin stays protected all day long. Even when you can’t see the sun, it can still cause sun damage. Following these steps every day can help you achieve healthy, naturally glowing skin.
How NOT to Achieve the Perfect Glow
Although you may think the sun is going to give you the glow you want, it is also going to come at the expense of sun damage. Lying in a tanning bed or out in the sun is going to do more damage than good. You may get a tan and glowing skin, but underneath, your skin will be working to rehydrate and repair itself from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. When you do go in the sun, make sure you are wearing an SPF of 30 or higher to protect your skin. Sun damage doesn’t just appear in the form of sunburns but can also cause skin cancer, which can be deadly if not detected early. If you are going to be in the sun for a long time, a higher SPF is recommended, and if you are going to be in and out of water, SPF should be reapplied often.
Achieving the perfect glow is possible and can be done in a safe manner. The dermatologists at the Dermatology & Mohs Surgery Institute are here to provide tips and products to help you achieve that glow prior to Independence Day. If you are in Bloomington, Illinois or the surrounding areas, complete this form and we will be in touch.