How to Hydrate your Skin

Hydrating the skin will help minimize the signs of aging. With all the pollutants and toxins in our environment hydrating the skin will help detox and refresh your skin to look natural and radiant.

Smoking, sun and excessive alcohol add years to your skin. Either cut down or quit smoking, where at least SPF 30 on your face, neck and exposed areas to the sun and wear a hat. Even in climates that are overcast the ultra-violet rays still penetrate so always wear protective sunscreen on the face. Moderate your alcohol consumption.

Drink plenty of liquids preferably water and minimize the caffeine drinks. Eat a well balanced meal of protein, vegetables & fruit (especially fruit high in antioxidants like blueberries).

Sleep, get plenty of good rest, 15 minute power naps are good because they also help extend your energy throughout the day. At night use a cold air humidifier throughout the night. This is wonderful for your skin, hair and lungs too. Add a drop of lavender oil to the water to help relax and get a peaceful sleep.

Clean your skin without soap but with a gentle cleanser, a cleansing foam is good. Use warm water not hot and pat dry your face do not rub with a towel. Exfoliating is great. Depending on where you live city verses the country and the type of skin you have oily verse dry, exfoliate at least 2-3 times a week is recommended. Coming soon on http://elicinausa.blogspot.com/ great natural home-made recipes for facial scrubs.

Moisturize your skin immediately after cleansing to retain the moisture & elasticity of the skin. Moisturize twice a day with Elicina cream for people with normal to oily skin and Elicina PLUS for dry skin. Elicina cream contains snail secretion which helps the skin remove the dead skin cells, regenerate new skin cells and soften and nourishes the skin.