Skin care accessories are a great addition to any skin care regimen. Lately, we can find a lot of tools on the market for face sculpting, massaging, LED masks and so forth. Let me save you time and money by describing the skin care accessories you actually need.
1. Silk/Satin Pillow Cases
We spend nearly a third of our lives sleeping, so it only makes sense to make the best of this time to not only rest but elevate our skin care. Swapping your cotton pillow case for a silk or satin one has numerous benefits. Side sleepers are prone to skin creases which eventually form into premature wrinkles. The smooth fabric of satin and silk offers less friction between the skin/hair and the pillow case. This reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles and also those odd pillow creases.
Silk and satin material do not absorb moisture as much as cotton does. The benefit of this is that the skin remains hydrated through out the night. Skin hydration is important for healthy skin. Also, a good night time skin care routine may involve use of products like retinols and a moisturizer. So, the less absorbent material of silk or satin ensures your skin gets the most of these active ingredients rather than being lost into the fabric as you sleep. Satin is cheaper and more available than silk. However, silk is more luxurious and durable. When buying a silk pillow case, aim for one that is 19 to 25 momme and above. Momme measures silk density and weight, and the greater the momme, the higher the quality of the silk and the longer its lifespan.
2. Wide Brimmed Hats
Although sunscreen is an essential way to defend ourselves from sun damage, it isn’t the only sun protection available. Wearing clothing that has sun protection built into it is one of the most effective ways of protecting yourself from the sun’s rays. A hat can protect you from the harsh suns rays which are responsible for early signs of ageing, hyperpigmentation (dark spots). Hats are not only a great fashion accessory but are also a key skin care accessory. A good Wide brim hats can offer an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 30 and above. UPF is a rating that’s used to measure the amount of radiation that comes from the sun and is able to penetrate a person’s clothing and reach their skin. Hats should be worn on a sunny day during any outdoor activity such as walking. Qualities of a good sun hat include; a wide brim with a secure fit and made from sun blocking materials.
3. Sunglasses
The skin around the eye) is very thin . This thin sensitive skin is much more prone to signs of early ageing such as wrinkle and fine line formation. This area is also at risk of hyperpigmentation. Sunglasses do a particularly important job in keeping our eyes healthy, as they can protect them from the suns damaging UV rays. Part of this includes protecting skin from sun damage, so sunglasses absolutely do protect the skin around the eyes from wrinkling. There is definitely a fashion element to wearing them too, but the health and beauty benefits far outweigh this. It is useful to wear sunglasses all year round.
However, the quality of the sunglasses matters. Polarized sunglasses offer the greatest UV protection, blocking out all horizontal UV rays. So when selecting sunglasses one should choose large frames that cover the skin around the eyes, polarized lenses with 100 percent protection from both UVB and UVA rays
4. Exfoliating Shower Accessories
Your loofah (kyangwe in luganda), wash cloth or exfoliating gloves are great for body care. Exfoliating is an essential step in everyone’s routine. Not only does it prevent breakouts by removing dead cells that build up on the surface of the skin, but it also helps to maintain a smooth complexion. The skin on the body is less sensitive and thicker than that of the face and so requires regular physical exfoliation. These exfoliating shower tools remove dead skin cells and other debris, helping speed cell turnover, so they can leave your skin fresher, brighter, and clearer, with minimized pores and a smoother surface. However these shower tools must be put out to dry and changed regularly as they can be a breeding ground for bacteria.
5. Your Fingers
This one may come as a surprise. You don’t need a jade roller and sculpting stone to give face massages. Your fingers are adequate enough to do this job. However if you have change to spare feel free to buy those gizmos. Facial massages are essential to skin care because they increase circulation to the face resulting in brighter and more youthful skin. They also tone the facial muscles making them firm and relieve tension. Massaging your face upwards in a lifting motion while applying your skin care promotes their absorption into the skin, there by maximizing their benefits.