Don't forget about skin care during wedding preparations

 

If you're planning on getting married in 2012, then you've probably already thought about how you're going to use your African American skin care product to create the perfect wedding look. The last thing you want to do on your big day is wake up with dry, flaky skin or a bunch of pimples, so you want to be doing all you can to keep your skin healthy in the months leading up to a wedding.

Recently, Philadelphia Daily ran an article by bride-to-be Carolyn Kye about what she's doing to get her skin ready for her wedding. First, she said she planned her first facial. If you've never had any sort of professional skin care procedure before, then now might be a good opportunity to try it out.

Next, Kye said she's going to try to eat healthier, not just to fit into her dress, but for her skin as well.

"I noticed over the summer that when I limit my carbs and eat more vegetables, I have nicer looking skin. This is a huge challenge for me, but I’m thinking I should try to get back on the healthy-eating bandwagon soon," writes Kye in the Daily.

Discovery Health recommends eating seafood, citrus fruits and brightly colored vegetables to achieve a glowing complexion.

 

Keep skin in mind during a workout

 

Your African American skin care product can help you look your best whether you're at the office, a party or even at the gym. According to Glamour magazine, many women choose to put on makeup before a workout. The news source stated that there's nothing wrong with wanting to look good while you're exercising if it boosts your confidence and helps you feel motivated.

Regardless of whether you wear cosmetics to the gym, women who workout regularly should take extra steps to ensure that their skin is not being affected by their exercise routine. Yahoo! recently offered some tips for athletes who are concerned about their complexion.

First, the news source suggested drinking more water. If you're working out and losing hydration, then you want to be sure to drink more water to ensure that your skin does not dry out.

Next, Yahoo! suggested getting more zinc, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A and B in your diet.

"Most skin problems are linked to inadequate nutrition and horrible eating habits. Your skin shows what is going on inside your body, thus what you put in your body will come out through your skin," according to the news provider.

Finally, learn your skin type to determine what kind of face wash you should use after a workout to remove dirt, sweat and impurities.

Look for antioxidant-rich skin care products for a healthy complexion

 

Although women have different skin care needs, most of them can agree that they're looking to do all they can to improve the health of their complexion. According to the website Technorati.com, one of the best things a person can do to protect their skin from the pollution and chemicals that they will encounter in everyday life is to eat foods and use skin care products that contain antioxidants.

The National Institutes of Health state that these substances may protect against "free radicals" that come from environmental exposure. These radicals damage cells and may contribute to heart disease, cancer and other conditions. They can also cause wrinkles and other signs of aging on the skin .

"Look for ingredients such as pomegranate, green tea, and vitamin C [in skin care products]. Topical antioxidants help prevent cellular damage but unfortunately aren’t able to penetrate deep enough to supply the greatest protection making it necessary to feed your skin from the inside as well as from the outside," according to the website.

Luckily, these ingredients can be found in some of the best African American skin care products that can help a lady look her best while keeping the skin healthy. 

Nighttime habits for a better complexion

 

While you might spend a lot of time in the morning applying your African American skin care products, you need to make sure you spend just as much time caring for your complexion at night. While you sleep, the environment in your bedroom could be wreaking havoc on your skin - especially in the winter. Good Housekeeping magazine offers some tips for a proper nighttime routine for women who want to wake up looking fresh.

First, the news source spoke to Ranella Hirsch, M.D., a Boston-area dermatologist, who said that the best thing you can do for you skin at night is keep a humidifier in the room, especially during the colder months, when the air is already dry to begin with.

Next, the magazine stated that no matter what, you have to be sure to wash your face before going to bed.

"So many people sleep with their makeup on and wonder why they wake up with funky eye gunk in the morning," says Emily Kate Warren, a New York City makeup artist, quoted by the news source.

TotalBeauty.com states that a proper nighttime regimen, complete with high-quality moisturizers and face washes, is the key to better-looking skin.