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Top 3 skincare tips specifically for people in the USA

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By Dr. Inshah Khan

Taking care of your skin involves understanding your skin type, Environmental factors and Lifestyle choices. Here are the top 3 skincare tips specifically for people in the USA.

1. Use Sunscreen Daily

Justification: Most parts of the USA have plenty of sunshine all through year despite a variety in climates. UV rays make you look old — by way of premature aging and sunburn, or worse still skin cancer.

Seek Broad-Spectrum SPF 30+ Daily — Even on Cloudy or Indoors Days

Application Tips: Use a shot glass or golf ball size for your entire body and reapply every two hours when outside. The neck, ears and hands are all areas you must include.

2. Hydrate and Moisturize

Reason: The humidity levels are different in the USA’s various regions. Dry Climates (Southwest) will dry out your skin, and Humid areas(Southeast ) can make you a oily hot mess.

Use: A moisturizer formulated for your skin type Choose a cream-based moisturizer if you have dry skin or gel/water based one for oily skin.

BONUS: Hydration = Keeps the Skin Youthful, this goes along to keeping a well-hydrated skin from within. Try to have at least 8 cups of water daily.

3. Skin Care Must Be Consistent

Why: The skin needs regular care, both to maintain its faculties and treat specific problems that may arise (such as acne, aging or sensitivity).

Steps to Include:

  • Cleanse — A gentle cleanser for your skin type (2x)
  • Exfoliation: 1-2 times a week this can be chemical exfoliant for AHA or BHA to get rid off the dead skin cells.
  • Treat: Finished with facial mists and other treat serums (vitamin C for brightening/retinol to prevent wrinkles)
  • Hydrate: Finish with a hydrating moisturizer which seals in the hydration.
  • Protect: sunscreen to finish off the am routine.

Product Selection: Choose products that are free of harmful chemicals, parabens and fragrances avoid skin breakouts and always patch test new products before you can apply it all over the body.

Bonus Tips

  • Food and Lifestyle: Include Antioxidants in Your Food, Follow Healthy Diet For Glowing Skin.
  • Check Your Skin Knowledge and Skincare Products: Reconsider information you have or stretches around your skin kind, and product for changing environment in a year as well as shifting needs of the skin.

Conclusion

No matter where you are in the USA, with a little bit of sun protection and hydration put into your skincare DIY routine regularly, it is possible to have healthy glowing skin. Adjust them to suit your skin type and the climate in which you live for optimal results.

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