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If I have oily skin, I don’t need to use a moisturizer!

Many people mistakenly equate oil with moisture. They think that if skin is oily, then it must have enough moisture — or maybe even too much.

Also, using the wrong moisturizer can make it seem like all moisturizers exacerbate oily skin. Choosing an ill-suited lotion “can be a skin care disaster: greasy feeling skin, blackheads and pimples,” writes skincare expert Angela Palmer for “About.” So many skip this step altogether, afraid of making their skin even greasier.

Comparing oil to moisture is like comparing apples to oranges. They’re not the same things.

Skin type and moisture level can change based on environmental conditions or fluids consumed, writes Lara Ceroni for Elle Canada. Even oily skin can become drier when humidity is low or you’re dehydrated.

In his book, “10 Minutes/10 Years: Your Definitive Guide to a Beautiful and More Youthful Appearance,” dermatologist Frederic Brandt, M.D., explains that oily skin still needs moisturizer, because it defends skin from damage and signs of aging. He suggests using a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer. Check out AdvanSkin Ultimate Skin Treatment Serum.

You can also use a combination product containing an oil-free moisturizer and sunscreen, suggest Doris Pooser and Suki Duggan in their book, The Essential Guide to Hair, Makeup & Skin Care.

If you know someone with sensitive skin, or someone who really enjoys product, you won’t go wrong with products from the AdvanSkin line. 

The products in the line are natural and won’t cause any harm to human skin, not even simple irritation.  You don’t have to worry about blotches or any other strange anomalies because of the chemicals that are available in most commercial products.  So if you want to get a gift for someone (or even yourself) you can’t go wrong with AdvanSkin.

Over the last few months, I’ve gone over several tips on how to keep your skin healthy-looking. Here are the best tips compiled from the last few months:

1. Adopt a routine. In order to maintain your beautiful complexion, you need a daily regimen of cleansing and moisturizing. Use a gentle cleanser that removes all traces of makeup and debris, such as AdvanSkin AHA Cleanser and follow with a moisturizer. Adding a toner after cleansing is an optional step that can help to balance oil production.

2. Restore moisture. A good moisturizer is paramount to your routine. When the skin doesn’t get enough moisture, it becomes puckered and leads to premature wrinkles. Imagine a wrinkly raisin — basically a dried-up grape. Moisturizers aren’t one-size fits all: Choose a moisturizer according to your skin type.

3. Hydrate from the inside out. Did you know that by the time you’re actually thirsty, your body is already dehydrated? Using a topical moisturizer alone isn’t enough to hydrate the skin, so make healthy choices such as drinking a glass of water instead of coffee or soda and help restore lost moisture to the skin and body.

4. Fight environmental enemies. On a daily basis, our skin is exposed to a number of environmental factors that damage the skin — pollution, chemicals and UV rays, to name a few. These factors cause an overall breakdown of the skin and the formation of premature wrinkles. An antioxidant serum is a great way to shield your skin from free radical damage and prevent cellular damage.

5. Stop smoking. Not only is smoking harmful to your body, but the effects will quickly become apparent on the skin. The physical act of smoking a cigarette leads to pursing of the lips and squinting of the eyes, which are repetitive wrinkle-causing actions. On top of that, the toxins in cigarettes lead to discolored skin and wrinkles.

6. Drink in moderation. Alcohol also robs your skin of moisture. Again with dryness arrive wrinkles. Limit yourself to one to two drinks in a given evening, and make sure to drink water in between cocktails to make up for lost hydration.

7. Cover up. Even those who don’t tan are victims of sun damage, as any type of unprotected sun exposure — like driving or sitting by a window — leads to photoaging (damage caused by the sun). Signs include fragile, thinning skin, wrinkles and creases, loss of elasticity and an increasingly rough skin texture. Wear sunscreen year-round, regardless of how long you’ll be outdoors.

8. Don’t neglect your neck. When it comes to healthy skin, it isn’t just about your face. In fact, the delicate skin of the neck is one of the first areas to show signs of aging. So, take great care of your neck by using serums, moisturizers and, most importantly, applying sunscreen every day.

9. Slough it off. Incorporate a gentle exfoliating product into your routine several times a week to remove dead skin cells and banish dull-looking skin. Exfoliating reveals a radiant complexion.

10. Eat right. An unbalanced diet can lead to skin problems such as inflammation and dehydration, contributing to premature aging.

One of the most noticeable effects of aging are the dark circles that appear around your eyes.  Despite its popular myth, dark circles aren’t always caused by lack of sleep; they are also caused by a poor diet and a constant rubbing of the eyes.  If you already find that you have a regiment that includes an anti-aging crème for under your eyes, you may want to consider having a balanced diet.  Vitamins from certain vegetables and fruits will help rejuvenate youthful looks, in addition to having a healthy body.

AdvanSkin Under Eye Cream is a revitalizing and fortifying treatment for the fragile tissues around the eyes and is also excellent for use on the neck. Infusion of Vitamins A, B, C, D3, E, F and H, with super-refined oils and active herbal extracts helps to delay the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles.

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Advanced Skin Solutions, Inc is a Colorado based company that was established in 2002. We have developed our own line of outstanding and highly effective skin care products with the assistance of experienced cosmetic chemists. Our products are manufactured in the USA in an FDA approved laboratory.