No one knows about skincare better than an esthetician. Estheticians make a living making their clients’ skin as healthy and beautiful as possible. As such, it is prudent to listen when an esthetician offers free advice on how to take care of your skin. At Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes, we understand this better than most. Here are five expert skincare tips sourced from the best estheticians in the industry: 

1. Follow a Regular Skincare Routine 

Your skin is precious and deserves only the best skincare products. However, even the best skincare products take time to work. Additionally, continuous application is necessary to ensure that the effects last. As such, it is advisable to follow a regular skincare routine. Ensure that you apply your skincare products in the correct order: cleanser > toner > serum > moisturizer.  

It is important to use the best skincare products based on your skin type. Additionally, it is not advisable to change your products often – seek an esthetician’s advice before changing products. 

2. Shield Your Skin from the Sun 

The sun emits harmful UV rays that are unhealthy for the skin. Consequently, prolonged exposure to the sun causes skin conditions such as sunburn and discoloration. Repeated prolonged exposure to the sun also causes long-term conditions such as skin cancer. As such, it is advisable to shield and protect your skin from the sun.  

Sunscreen helps to block the harmful UV sun rays, preventing conditions such as skin burn and cancer. Additionally, good-quality sunscreen can help prevent the signs of aging. It is also advisable to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.

3. Massage, Mask & Exfoliate Regularly

Massage therapy has many benefits, including keeping the skin firm and supple. A DIY facial massage takes a few minutes and uses simple tools such as silver balls. As such, it is advisable to massage your face at least three times weekly.

Masking is also healthy for the skin as it makes it easier to absorb nutrients and ingredients – it is a booster shot to rejuvenate your skin. It is advisable to mast at least twice weekly. 

Finally, it is advisable to exfoliate your skin at least three times per week to get rid of dead skin cells. Dead skin looks dull and feels rough, and exfoliating will help free the new gentle skin for a rejuvenated appearance. However, overdoing it may hurt your skin.

4. Eat Healthy

Your diet determines your overall health, including your skin’s health and appearance. Some foods contain ingredients that are especially beneficial for the skin.

For example, fatty fish contain omega-3 fatty acids to keep the skin supple, thick and moisturized. Additionally, sunflower seeds contain nutrients such as vitamin E, zinc, and selenium, all of which are common ingredients in skincare products. To this end, estheticians recommend observing a healthy and balanced diet that includes skin-friendly foods.

5. Stay Hydrated

Drinking enough water is one of the best and easiest ways of caring for your skin. Water keeps your skin supple. It also helps to clear toxins and other harmful elements beneath the skin and inside the body, giving your skin a clear tone and young appearance. Staying hydrated also has a range of other benefits for the skin, including accelerating healing, eliminating wrinkles, and slowing aging.

As such, it is advisable to drink at least eight glasses of water throughout the day. It is also advisable to avoid drinking sugary beverages, alcohol, and other unhealthy drinks.

Contact Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes

You, too, can become an expert in skin health by becoming a professional esthetician. Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes offers a comprehensive Esthiology course on everything you need to learn to become an esthetician, including the necessary business skills to set up your own practice.

Get in touch today with Inspire Greatness Aveda Institutes to learn more or book a tour. We have institutions in Denver, Provo, Tucson, and Phoenix. We also offer online learning options.