Skin Care
8 Habits of Women With Perfect SkinYou don't need excellent genes to have great skin. We asked women ages 24 to 83 to share their perfect-skin secrets -- here's what they said |
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A study at McMaster University in Ontario found that after age 40, men and women who exercised frequently (think: three hours of moderate exercise a week) had skin that was closer to that of 20- and 30-year olds -- even if they were older than 65.
As for post-workout skin care: Dawn uses and acid-based cleanser if she's worked up a sweat with sunscreen on to head off breakouts, while Kristen, a 41-year-old from the Bay Area, always gets her cleansing in within an hour of sweating. Moral of the story? Don't let your sweat sit too long on your face, or say hello to acne.
Why you should try it: Exercise isn't just good for your body and mind. In fact, Jaliman says it is very important to the health of your skin because it increases the blood supply and flow to your skin, bringing it nutrients and making it healthier and glowier. Time to start actually using your Equinox membership.
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Thanks for the good ideas. Drinking tons of water helps as well as moisturizing. Also, I have heard fish oil and biotin are beneficial.
by BeverlyJean Friday, May 10, 2013 at 07:40PM Report as inappropriate
I absolutely concur! I write for another site and just submitted an article stating basically the same principles.
by GigiSD Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 03:41PM Report as inappropriate
I really need to turn my bad habits around. Thanks for the tips.
by Chica181 Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 03:05AM Report as inappropriate
Good tips. It is so hard to not fall asleep with make up on though, especially on the weekends.
by krista_dailey Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:33AM Report as inappropriate
Got it.
by Monique3 Monday, February 4, 2013 at 09:25AM Report as inappropriate
Guess I should start actually washing my face at night...
by amber.flute Monday, January 14, 2013 at 01:43PM Report as inappropriate
cant relate :p
by aishak55 Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 03:25PM Report as inappropriate
I do everything on this list except spf and toner. Never went through the acne phase in high school and breakouts are a rarity for me.
by KelseaT Monday, November 19, 2012 at 07:50PM Report as inappropriate
I need to try many of these tips...I have eating and drinking water down pat though!
by Lamexicana1 Friday, November 9, 2012 at 09:02PM Report as inappropriate
COOOOL TIPS
by Aali Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 04:49AM Report as inappropriate