12 Tips to Healthy Skin
March 21st, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited
1.) Wash your face daily. Do not go to bed without removing your makeup.
WHY? Your face should be washed in the morning because generally people use a heavier cream at night and if this is not cleansed off in the morning, you may appear more oily throughout the day. It should be washed at night as well because things like dust, dirt and pollution collect on your skin throughout the day. Night is when your skin cells regenerate the most. If you do not remove your makeup, your skin will not regenerate itself as well.
2.) Always cleanse with a double cleanse.
WHY? The first cleanse works to remove dirt, debris and makeup residue. It isn’t until the second cleanse that your pores are really clean.
3.) Drink plenty of water. 
WHY? Did you know that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? Lack of water is the number one cause of daytime fatigue. The body and skin rely heavily on water to function properly. Water keeps the skin healthy, vital and attractive, in addition to aiding in many body functions. An easy formula to determine how much water you need daily is to take your body weight and divide by 2. That number, in ounces, is how much you should drink each day. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you would need to drink 80 ounces (ten 8 oz. glasses) of water daily.
4.) Always wear sunscreen, even on cloudy days.
WHY? Because UVA rays (aging rays) weaken the skins collagen and elastin fibers, causing wrinkling and sagging. These rays can penetrate glass, water and clothing. Because UVA rays make up 90 -95 % of the sun’s UV rays, you can be sure they are getting through even on cloudy days.
5.) Take care of yourself from the inside out.
WHY? Healthy skin begins with diet and water
intake. It really is true that “You are what you eat.” Vitamins aid in healing, softening and fighting diseases of the skin. A good place to start is with Arbonne’s Smart Nutritional Hybrids, Figure 8 and our REsist Essential Fatty Acid Anti-Aging Supplement.
6.) Be sure to eliminate regularly.
WHY? Because potentially harmful toxins and waste trapped in your body will manifest themselves in your skin. Not to mention it can lead to poor digestion and illness. Herbal
7.) Don’t use overly hot water to wash your face.
WHY? Because hot water can irritate sensitive skin. It can also change the pH of your skin.
8.) Be sure to exfoliate regularly. This means your body as well as your face.
WHY? Because removing dead skin cell layers from the surface of the skin can treat a variety of problems. Exfoliating regularly helps keep your skin smooth. Also, it will ensure your skin care products work effectively as they will be working on the epidermis rather than on the layer of dead skin cells at the surface of the skin. But be careful, too much exfoliation or too rough exfoliation can lead to irritation.
9.) When cleansing or applying products, always remember to go up and out.
WHY? Because your skin naturally sags as you age, there is no reason to help it along by pulling down on your facial muscles. Moving up and out will help keep your skin firm.
10.) Don’t pick at acne lesions.
WHY? Because if the comedone is closed and you squeeze it, it will force the bacteria down into the dermis. The dermis is sterile, so it will spit it back out, often in a much larger area. If it is open, warm compresses will help open the pore and clay masque’s will help clean it out. Be gentle. Force will make it spread and could lead to bruising.
11.) Avoid strss and strive to learn healthy ways to handle stess.
WHY? Because stress plays a major part in our health, which will be reflected by our skin’s appearance. It can lead to increased sebum production. Usually we discover this is true right before a big event when we want to look our best. Strive to create a stress free environment and life. Taking daily walks help to clear your mind. Make regular trips to the spa for facials and other body treatments. Pamper yourself at home too. Arbonne has a wide selection of aromatherapy and holiday spa products. In our 
busy lives, we often neglect ourselves. This is counterproductive because if we don’t take care of ourselves, we’ll be ill equipped to take care of others in our life who need us. Be good to yourself!
12.) Keep your hormone levels in check.
WHY? Hormone imbalances can lead to many skin problems, including sensitivity, dehydration, acne, hyperpigmentation and microcirculation problems. Two great products to help balance your hormones is Arbonne’s Prolief & Phyto Prolief Natural Balancing Creams.
I hope you were able to take a few pointers away with you!
Source: Jesse Rose Harris, Licensed Esthetician