Want Gorgeous Skin In Time for 2014? Here are 3 Action Steps You Can Take Today

So you want to ring in the New Year with gorgeous skin? It is one of your top resolutions for 2014, but how to achieve it escapes you? Well, it turns out there are a number of easy steps you can take today to get gorgeous skin. Keep reading. Some of the steps from American Skin Institute in California  are sure to surprise you.

Action Step #1: Clean Your Smartphone and Yourself Daily

Yes, you read correctly. That smartphone that remains attached to your ear is carrying more germs than a toilet according to researchers at Stanford University. Every time you use your smartphone, nasty germs get on your hands and face. The germs all over our glass screens are often the cause of skin irritations, dullness and spots. The solution? Start washing and disinfecting your smartphone at least once a day.

Along with cleaning your smartphone, don’t forget to clean your face as well. Cleanse your face morning and night, with an emphasis on night. If you want gorgeous skin, then never go to bed with your makeup on. Taking care to cleanse your skin of dirt, oil and bacteria will help keep your pores clear.

Lastly, you won’t achieve gorgeous skin by taking hot showers. While hot showers might be good for your mental health, it is not good your skin. Hot showers strips the skin of essential oils and creates mild burns. Your blood vessels actually dilate in an attempt to cool the skin. Depending on your age, it can take hours before the blood vessels shrink back to normal.

Action Step #2: Get Your Beauty Sleep

Your mother was right when she told you to get your beauty sleep. When you are sleep deprived, your skin suffers. Actually, research has shown that sleep deprivation lowers blood circulation, which leads to the skin appearing dull and washed-out. Further, not getting your beauty sleep does not give your skin a chance to heal itself. Consistently getting a good night’s rest is key to having gorgeous skin.

Action Step #3: Steer Clear of Dairy

If you are suffering from dull skin and/or acne, you may want to cut dairy from your diet. The cow hormones in dairy products stimulate the oil glands and pores. To improve the quality of your skin, consider cutting all dairy products out of your diet. This includes cutting out the dairy in salad dressings and protein shakes and bars. Not ready to cut out dairy completely? Then, try switching to skim milk because most of the cow hormones are concentrated in the fat. Also note, that switching to organic dairy products is not the solution. Organic products contain hormones as well.

One alternative to dairy that is known to boost dull skin is soy milk. It makes your skin look better by hydrating and soothing it. To perk up your skin after a bad night of rest, soak a few cotton balls in milk and then place on the skin for approximately five minutes. Be sure to squeeze out the excess soy milk before placing on your skin.

There you have it. Three action steps you can take today to get gorgeous skin in time for 2014. Happy New Year!

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American Skin Institute caters to patients in Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills and Westlake Village. They are experts in dermatology and all around skin care. Check out their Facebook for more information.