A preface to my blog: Why is skincare important? Why is skincare not the most important thing?

Posted by Alona On 4:37 PM
(ha ha, do you get it? A preface? Ha, I crack myself up...)

One of the reasons why I get to try out a myriad of skincare and makeup products is because of my mother. My mother is... a unique individual, to say the least. She very easily gets convinced by salespeople that product x is a miracle product and that it will solve every single skincare problem and make her look photoshopped and flawless. (Then she never uses them...but that's another story). Obviously, no product is capable of doing all that. Especially over the counter products. If skin care products were truly able to completely get rid of signs of aging and acne, then they'd be strictly controlled and prescribed only by doctors. Skincare products can only produce superficial results. They will never make your wrinkled skin perfectly smooth, they will never get rid of your genetically inherited dark circles, and they will never treat the internal problem causing your acne.

We so easily forget that skincare is a supplement to your real skin care regime: your diet. What you put inside your body makes a huge difference in your skin, as well as how your body is functioning. We also forget that the skin is an organ. If you are having problem skin, it's the first sign that there is something wrong on the inside, whether it be your diet or a hormonal imbalance. It's important to not only take care of your skin aesthetically, but medicinally as well.

But, that doesn't mean skincare is not important. Skincare is absolutely vital in prevention. Skincare does effectively prevent superficial signs of aging, dark circles, discolouration, and pimples. It is an absolute vital part of our daily routine and is just as important as brushing your teeth. Whether you are male or female, young or old, it is important to learn the basics of skincare and apply it to yourself. You don't have to be as obsessed as I am, but it's important for every single person to know how to treat their skin with good care. If I can force my super stubborn busy macho dad to wear La Roche-Posay sunscreen, then I'm sure you can force yourself to incorporate some sort of skincare routine into your daily life!

So, with that lecture out of the way, I invite you to explore the world of skincare, carefully and cautiously but with an eager eye. Learn your skin type and what you are sensitive to because you absorb into your bloodstream anything you put on your skin. Be careful but be adventurous. You never know when or where you'll find your next great skincare innovation, whether it be a well-known favourite from a department store, or an old family skincare secret you find out from a stranger.

Go forth and prosper! (Why am I such a nerd...)

Love,
Alona
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