Beauty lovers are always trying to find the best new ways to achieve youthful skin and often turn to cosmetic procedures like Botox to achieve this.
According to GOV.UK, an estimated 900,000 Botox injections are performed in the UK each year.
However, an esthetician and beauty expert has revealed the five things she does every day to ensure her skin always looks its best without resorting to mundane procedures.
Dr Keyana Emamian, general practitioner and specialist in aesthetics, skin and hair at Este Medical Groupshe’s spent nearly two decades in the beauty industry, and now she’s sharing her own routine secrets that anyone can follow at home with ease.
She shared, “Many of us have our own skincare needs, goals and routines based on our skin type, but there are a few things we can all do to achieve healthier skin.”
1) Cleaning every day
Most of us are guilty of not cleaning every day. It is essential to use a facial cleanser to remove dead skin cells, oil, dirt, makeup and other impurities from your skin which help keep your pores clear and prevent skin conditions like acne.
Emamian shared, “Daily cleansing is very important to remove any impurities and let your skin breathe. I never sleep with makeup on, I always make sure to use a gentle cleanser before I go to bed.”
2) Hydration of your skin
Moisturizer can help firm skin, making wrinkles and lines less visible and essentially creating youthful looking skin. This also helps fight dryness that quickly increases skin tightness creating fine lines and wrinkles.
The expert shared, “Moisturizing your skin is also essential every day to maintain its protective barrier to reduce water loss and keep out pollutants and is something I consider a very important part of my routine.”
3) Sunscreen
Emamian revealed: “I believe sunscreen should be an important part of everyone’s skincare routine, especially in the summer months, and I never leave home without it. SPF should be at least 30 and reapplied every three to four hours.”
Sunscreen helps fight sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging, however, to achieve a younger look, beauty lovers should avoid tanning and fake tanning, as this also accelerates aging.
4) Drinking water
Water not only keeps your body hydrated and rejuvenated, but also helps maintain the elasticity of your skin which makes you look younger.
She shared, “What we put in our bodies has a real impact on our skin, so I make sure I drink at least two liters of water a day and eat a healthy diet.”
5) Get some sleep
“Finally, adequate sleep is extremely beneficial for our skin, encouraging proper blood flow and allowing skin cells to regenerate. I always try to sleep at least seven hours a day.”
In addition to the five things she does every day to ensure her skin looks its best, the expert has another top tip for beauty lovers who want maximum results.
She added: “Exfoliation is an important part of healthy skin as it helps remove dead skin cells and impurities for brighter, smoother skin.
“I do it at least once or twice a week and consider it a very important part of my skincare routine.”
