Sometimes it's easier to have one product for each skin care need, like the five separates mentioned in the previous a.m. routine slide, to keep things simple, yet comprehensive. Other times we multi-taskers of the world want skin care products that kill two birds with one stone. If that sounds like you, try these great multi-taskers:
If you want to spend less time fussing over your skin, your goal should be to have the healthiest skin possible. The easiest way to keep your skin healthy if you're on-the-go is to eat right and stay hydrated. That means drinking at least eight ounces of water a day and "eating foods that are anti-inflammatory and contain lots of anti-oxidants. [And] low glycemic index foods such as salads, bright red and green vegetables, omega 3 rich wild salmon, avocados, olive oil and blueberries" says Perry. Your skin is a projection of what is going on internally, so obviously if you aren't eating healthfully, your skin will be the first to tattle on you.
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Tip 7: Monitor your sodium and protein intake
"I always tell my clients to watch what they eat when they are traveling or working a lot," says Lancer, as "salt reduction is critically important for healthy skin." Why? Salt decreases the water intake of your internal organs and when your organs are dehydrated, they suck the water out of your skin and leave you with sallow, dry, cracked skin, he says. So, if you're grabbing quick food while on the run, pay extra attention to nutritional labels.
Protein intake is also essential for healthy, youthful skin says Lancer. He recommends protein be 40 percent of your dietary intake. Why? If your protein intake isn�t high enough, the "amino acids in the blood stream are insufficient to stimulate collagen and elastin production," he advises.
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Tip 8: Baby your skin while traveling
If you travel extensively, you likely suffer from dehydration, and your skin probably shows it. To help your skin deal with the added stress of traveling "don�t wear makeup on the plane," says Perry. Also "take some cleansing wipes to refresh and a small tube of moisturizer, toss in some eye drops � and [bring] a lip balm," and of course "keep hydrated with water," advises Perry.
Got puffy eyes? They can be caused by fluid imbalance and fatigue, says Dr. Lancer. Try one of these top rated eye creams to combat the effects.
Ok, first it needs to be stated that we do not endorse, support, or approve of purposeful skin care neglect. We do however understand, sympathize for, and commiserate with the woman who has too much on her metaphorical plate. Squeezing in facials and obsessing over a strict anti-aging routine takes serious amounts of "me"-time. Who's got that? Truth is, many of us don't.
And we get it, you're a mom, hard at work, traveling, or maybe even just lazy (no worries, we won't judge) and skin care just doesn't make its way on your "to-do" list. That's fine. Now that we have established a reasonable clause for any possible skin neglect, we can tell you that with minimal effort and time, even busy women like you can have healthy skin. It's just all about paying attention to what's important.
Let's perform a little experiment. Just for a moment, imagine a world where caring for your skin isn't so complicated and product-laden. One where a skin care routine isn't permanently put on the back burner because it's simple, efficient and doesn't suck more than a couple of quick minutes out of your day? Then you wouldn't feel overwhelmed by it, right?
Well, this glorious world we speak of might just be possible. To question the potential existence of this magical place where skin care doesn't feel demanding and tedious, we went to the experts: medical aesthetician Susan Perry and Beverly Hills board certified dermatologist Doctor Harold A. Lancer. Here they share easy, practical skin care tips for the busy woman that prove healthy skin is possible, even for women who don't have the luxury of time.
