Skincare: When More Isn’t
By Dina Fierro • April 1st, 2008Skincare: When More Isn’t
By Dina Fierro
It’s been a long journey for my skin. It was a journey through lotions, creams and serums - oh my! Like many women, I was eternally questing for ‘hope in a jar,’ buying into the myth and marketing that preaches products as saviors. I spent thousands of dollars and sadly enough, my skin only suffered in the process, continually breaking out. A simple visit to my dermatologist and several interviews with skincare gurus later, I came to discover a few universal truths of skincare:
1: Eat well. The vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables keep skin healthy.
2: Drink 8-12 glasses of water daily. If you find water boring, think again or better yet, add lemon, lime, orange, sliced cucumbers or mint for flavor.
3: Wear sunscreen. With the myriad of products available that incorporate SPF (mineral foundation, moisturizers, etc.), there’s no excuse.
4: Shun the sun. It’s no friend of yours if you plan on aging gracefully!
5: Get 7-9 hours of beauty sleep nightly.
6: Don’t even think of touching your face. And don’t forget to change your pillowcases regularly!
Last, but not least…
7: Simplicity is key. Keep your daily routine brief; try a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil, a reliable eye cream (I like Shiseido) and a moisturizer that’s appropriate to your skin type (Stella McCartney’s is my fave.)
Stella McCartney
Here’s to beautiful skin, my pretties!
Dina Fierro is the Editorial Director of online magazine, Beauty News NYC. She also blogs about fashion (her first love) at eye4style.
Dina Fierro is loves brownies and hates bikinis. She’s also the Editorial Director of online magazine, Beauty News NYC.
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