How would you rate your happiness with your skin
this year? If your complexion has been less-than-perfect, it’s time to adopt
some new, healthy habits for better skin in the New Year. Establishing good
skincare habits now will ensure beautiful skin for years to come. Follow these
New Year’s Resolutions for beautiful, healthy skin in 2018.
1. Adopt a Nightly Routine
It’s the #1 rule of
skincare: wash your face before bed! Leaving the day’s dirt, makeup, and
pollution on your skin overnight can cause a skin care disaster. It’s also
incredibly important to apply a moisturizer nightly, as the skin loses hydrated
overnight.
Too tired to bother with
skincare before bed? At the very least, keep disposable makeup wipes and a
moisturizer on your nightstand so you’ll have no excuses to remove your makeup
and hydrate skin before bed. If you have dry skin, try a cream-based
moisturizer like Herbacin Night Cream. For oily skin types, use
a serum like Herbacin Anti-Age Serum.
2. Sleep 7+ Hours Every Night
Speaking of sleep, are
you getting enough rest each night? If not, you may want to start. Research has
linked sleep deprivation with accelerated aging and a reduced ability for skin
to heal after sun damage. Our body’s cells repair themselves while we sleep, so
if you’re not getting enough Zzz’s at night, your body’s ability to recover is
impaired. Aim for at least 7 hours every night for better skin in the new year.
3. Wear Sunscreen Every. Single. Day.
You’ve heard this a
million times, but the sun does not play well with skin. To prevent premature
aging and skin cancer, apply a sunscreen with 30+ SPF every single morning,
even if the weather is cloudy or raining. When spending a lot of time outdoors,
frequently reapply sunscreen and wear a hat.
4. Change Your Pillowcases
Did you know you should
be changing your pillowcase twice per week? Bacteria on pillowcases can lead to
breakouts. Say goodbye to zits by swapping out your sheets more often.
5. Toss Your Old Products
Just like the food in
your fridge, your beauty products have an expiration date. When beauty products
expire, they no longer work as effectively. In some cases, they can also become
contaminated, causing skin irritation and breakouts. Cleansers, moisturizers,
lip balms, and lotions should all be tossed a year after opening.
6. Invest in an Eye Cream
If you’re not already
using an eye cream, now is the time to start. Eye creams and serums are
designed specifically to hydrate and repair the delicate skin around the eyes,
which is more prone to developing fine lines and wrinkles. Using your ring
finger, gently dab an eye cream like Herbacin Eye Cream below and around the eye
area before bed to keep eyes bright and youthful.
7. Take Your Vitamins
Even if you eat a
healthy diet, you may be missing some vitamins and minerals necessary for skin
health. To fill in the gaps, take a multivitamin each day.
8. Stop Touching Your Face
We’re sure you’ve heard
not to pop pimples. Not only can picking cause scarring, but the bacteria from
your fingers can also lead to infections.
Touching your face
throughout the day can also lead to breakouts. However, since it’s usually an
unconscious habit, break the habit is easier said than done. To help, add a
sticky note to your desk or rear view mirror to remind you to keep your fingers
away from your skin!
What are your new year’s resolutions? Let us know
in the comments!
