The stresses and demands of having a job leave women feeling tired and sometimes, less inspired to look after one’s self. What they do not realize is that self-pampering can relieve stress. There are so many ways to do this. My favorite, aside from getting a professional massage is taking care of my skin. I consider myself fortunate that my mother built a beauty career. I have been exposed to the world of beautifying women since I was a girl of ten, that sometimes I still scout for jobs in this field from popular employment sites for Philippine Jobs. Most women that I have encountered use the excuse of not having enough time to follow a strict daily skin care regimen. Others simply do not want to have that extra expense.
For the busy working woman whose skin gets exposed to harmful elements both from home and workplace hazard, a basic skin care routine need not be time consuming nor that expensive. Here are a few simple steps to follow until you develop the habit.
1. After your morning shower, cleanse your face using a cleanser. They contain ingredients that safely unclog the pores by dissolving the dirt, impurities and oil that cause blemishes and skin irritations.
2. Follow it with a toner. Gently tone your face by using a cotton ball. This will leave your face soft, refreshed and revitalized.
3. Apply a moisturizer that contains a minimum sun protection factor (spf) of 15. Exposure to the sun and harsh lights are very damaging. Office air conditioning draws moisture from the skin leaving it dry. Moisturizers hydrate, soften and smoothen the skin. You can go for non-greasy creams that are quickly absorbed. These creams protect you from the damaging effects of pollution and sun such as skin wrinkling and obtaining a leathery texture. Take note however that you need at least 30 minutes for your sun block to work before you step out into the sun.
4. For the rest of your body, apply lotion to moisturize. Pamper every part of you.
5. Before you retire to bed, follow the simple steps again but this time use a night cream instead of a moisturizer. They no longer contain sun protection factor but they repair and nourish your skin.
6. Find a noticeable place for all of your beauty products to remind you that it is time to beautify yourself.
Our mindset should be programmed to view skin care as a need and not just a whim. We are responsible for our well-being and health. There are so many brands out there of the best skin care products that you can choose from to suit your budget and preference. Time is something that we can not stop. And with it comes aging. But we can certainly delay skin aging with the help of a few simple steps. Now you can face the demands of your chosen career with a healthy and youthful glow!
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