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It’s no secret that your appearance can have a huge impact on your self-esteem, and your skin plays a significant role in this. Bright, clear, and healthy-looking skin can give your confidence a big boost. This will then spur you on to make improvements in other areas of your life.
Wondering how to get started when it comes to transforming your complexion and, therefore, your state of mind? Read on as VouPre shares six of our top confidence-boosting skincare tips.
1) Establish a Simple Skincare Routine
When it comes to whipping your complexion into shape, the very first step is to establish a skincare routine. However, while you may be intrigued by some of the extravagant 10-step routines that you see out there, it would be more beneficial to keep things simple to start with. If your routine is overly complex from the get-go, you’ll be less likely to stick with it. This will only harm your confidence in the long run. You can always expand your routine once you’ve gotten into the habit of following it twice a day.
So, what does a basic skincare routine consist of?
You only need a few products, with the first being a cleanser. Pick a gentle formula that’s not going to dry out or damage your skin, such as the VouPre Radiance Facial Cleanser. It’s infused with vitamin E and plant-derived proteins. Both of these will moisturize and strengthen your skin while it’s being cleansed.
Next, you’ll need to find yourself a good moisturizer. Choose a product that’s suitable for your skin type, as well as for the time of year. For example, you’ll need a richer cream in the winter compared to the summer as this is when your skin is naturally drier. Of course, some products, such as the Cannabis Silk Cream from our Cannabis Collection, can be used year-round, making them very convenient!
In the evenings, those two products are all that you’ll need for a very basic skincare routine. However, in the daytime, there’s an extra product that you’ll need to add in…
2) Protect Your Skin From the Sun
Research shows that spending time outdoors brings about a number of mental health benefits, one of which is a boost in self-esteem. However, the downside to this is that you’ll be exposing your skin to the sun. As you probably know, this has extremely detrimental effects on the complexion.
With the sun being responsible for everything from accelerated wrinkles to dark spots to skin cancer, protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important skincare tips that you need to remember. Sure, spending time outside is vital. However, having to deal with all of those sun-induced skin concerns isn’t going to do your confidence any favors.
This is why the final product that you’ll need to add to your basic daily skincare routine is a sunscreen. Unless you have sensitive skin, then SPF 30 is all that you need. If you suffer from sensitivities, then go with something a little more powerful.
One way to keep your skincare routine as basic as possible is to choose a moisturizer that also contains SPF. This way, you’re still only carrying out two steps each morning; cleansing and moisturizing, but your skin will still be receiving the UV protection that it needs.
That’s why the VouPre Age Defense Cream SPF 30 is one of our bestsellers. With vitamin E, green tea extract, and aloe vera leaf extract, it’s an exceptionally hydrating formula that’s packed with antioxidants. At the same time, it will also shield your skin from UV rays and all of the visible damage that they can cause.
3) Indulge in a Weekly Face Mask
When you’re trying to give your self-esteem a boost, it can be really helpful to set aside some ‘me-time’ every once in a while. Spend this time doing something that makes you happy. This could be anything from reading a book to taking yourself out for a meal to indulging in a face mask. The latter would be particularly beneficial for your skin as well, with face masks capable of really enhancing the complexion.
At VouPre, we have a variety of different masks that you can choose from. Pick a formula that suits your skin type, as well as the skin concerns that you’re dealing with. For example, if your skin is dry or dehydrated, look for a mask that will add moisture back to your complexion. The leave-on formula of the Aqua Melting Mask would be a great choice.
Likewise, if your skin type is oily and your face always seems to look dull and congested, try the Detoxifying Thermal Mask. It heats up as it’s applied to the skin, making it even more effective at absorbing sebum and impurities. It’s also brimming with ingredients that will brighten your complexion, including coffee seed extract, ascorbic acid (the purest form of vitamin C), and grape stem cells.
Don’t feel limited to choosing just one face mask either. There’s nothing wrong with using a different mask each week. This is one of the best skincare tips because not only will this enable you to target a wider variety of visible skin concerns, but it will also make that little chunk of me-time feel even more fun and exciting!
4) Do Something About the Visible Skin Concerns That Are Getting You Down
Whether you’re dealing with the appearance of wrinkles, discoloration, or anything else, face masks are a great way to work on the visible skin concerns that have been getting you down. However, as mentioned, most face masks are designed to be used on a weekly basis. If you want to see improvements in your complexion ASAP, then you’ll also need to be using products that can help with this on a more regular basis.
This is where serums come in. These potent infusions may look lightweight and watery but they’re actually packed with high concentrations of active ingredients. Their thin consistency enables the skin to soak them up quickly and efficiently. This means that, unlike a cream that only works on the surface of the skin, a serum will be able to produce deeper changes in your complexion.
Even better, if you have some extra time to spare while carrying out your skincare routine, you could even add in multiple serums. These products are great for layering, which will give your complexion an extra dose of skin-loving nutrients.
New to the wonderful world of skincare serums? One of our top skincare tips would be to start with a vitamin C serum. This is something that everyone would benefit from, no matter your skin type, which is why our Vita C Serum is such a hit. It combines two forms of vitamin C with vitamins A and E. These ingredients pack a huge punch in terms of antioxidant content.
5) Brighten Up the Look of Your Eye Area
With the skin surrounding the eyes being thinner than the skin on the rest of the face, the eye area is very susceptible to damage. This is why many people notice creases, loose skin, and discoloration around their eyes before those signs of aging make an appearance anywhere else on the face.
That brings us to the next of our skincare tips; brightening up your eye area. Giving this area some extra TLC so that it looks smooth, radiant, and luminescent will have the effect of lighting up the rest of your complexion too.
How can you do this?
By adding one or two eye care products to your skincare routine. The products that you choose should be based on the eye area concerns that you’re experiencing. For example, if you can’t seem to rid your complexion of the dark circles that surround your under-eyes, the VouPre Dark Circle Eye Cream would be a good choice. Whether your dark circles have been caused by sun damage, a lack of sleep, or even just genetics, the ingredients in this eye cream will be able to lighten the look of those shadows to even out the skin tone around your eyes.
On the other hand, if crow’s feet and sagging skin have been leaving your eye area looking old and haggard, try our Firming Eye Renewal Cream. Not only will it tighten up the look of your skin to give it a smoother and plumper finish, but it will also help to de-puff your appearance.
6) Give New Products Enough Time to Produce Results
If you decide to follow all of the skincare tips that we’ve shared above, then this will mean adding quite a few new products to your skincare routine. Once you do so, it’s important to remember that these products will need some time to work. People often have high expectations when it comes to new skincare products, expecting instant results. When these don’t come about, they’re left disappointed, which isn’t going to be good for your overall confidence.
Instead, be realistic when trying out new skincare products. In order for deep changes to take place in your complexion, you’ll need to wait for at least one month, and possibly even two, to notice an improvement. Even the most potent ingredients take time to work. Some need to accumulate in the skin before they can get the job done.
Of course, that’s not to say that you’ll never be able to experience instant results from your skincare. Some products are designed to do just that, such as the VouPre Aqua Collagen Advanced Wrinkle IV Treatment. This is a specialized, fast-acting formula that will immediately soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Use it regularly and you’ll notice your skin taking on a firmer and smoother finish in the long run too!
Confidence-Boosting Skincare Tips From VouPre
As you can see, there are plenty of ways to give your confidence a boost with the use of skincare. From establishing a simple basic routine that you can follow each day to maintain consistency to understanding how to choose skincare products that’ll be capable of tackling the visible skin concerns that you’re dealing with, follow the skincare tips that we’ve shared above and it won’t be long before your complexion looks flawless, which will no doubt have your self-esteem soaring!
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