5 Tips to Get that Movie Star Glow

With awards show season in full-swing, we’re seeing stars on the red carpet with dewy, luminously perfect complexions.  Want to get that movie star glow?  It’s easier than you think.  First, think about getting a professional treatment or facial if your time and budget allow.  But if you are like many of us who are on a budget, the good news is there are also things you can do for yourself, that are relatively inexpensive and easy.

Here are some tips to keep skin in tip-top shape and help give yourself that screen star glow:

Exfoliate: Using a mild, non-irritating scrub can work wonders for dull, lifeless skin.  Exfoliating the top layer of dry skin helps your skin drink in moisture, as well as any revitalizing creams and treatments that you use to nourish your skin.  But make sure you don’t overdo it, especially during the winter time. Dr. John Wolf, chairman of the Dermatology Department at Baylor College of Medicine, said in an interview with the Houston Chronicle that too much exfoliating can make matters worse.  “Dry skin is a huge problem right now,” he said. “It can go from mild dry skin to inflamed dry skin, which we call the winter itch, or eczema. So you should exfoliate with caution during the winter and avoid it altogether if your skin is irritated.”  (Try Sophtyo Dual Action Exfoliating Treament paired with either Sophyto Tone & Balance Super Bioactive or Sophyto Purify & Energise Bioactive.)

Use a Mask: Apply a mask after exfoliating.  Masks are quick and easy to do at home.  The best ones are those with soothing herbals, vitamins and moisturizing oils will help tighten pores, revitalize skin by giving it a smoother appearance, and help heal blemishes.  (I recommend the Dr. Alkaitis line:  Dr. Alkaitis Organic Cellular Repair Mask, Dr. Alkaitis Organic Universal Mask, or Sophyto Purifying Active Mask.)

Moisturize: Make sure your skin has the proper amount of moisture.  Lack of moisture robs your skin of vitality and suppleness.  Also it is important to make sure your cleanser does not strip or over-dry your skin as this can cause your skin to produce excess sebum, which can contribute to breakouts.  The key to healthy winter skin, according to Dr. Wolf in the Houston Chronicle, “is to put water back into the skin” by moisturizing.  (Try Kahina-Giving Beauty Organic Argan Oil.  Just a drop or two is all it takes!  For those of you who like a creamier, more traditional moisturizer, try Sophyto Normalising Day Face Moisturizer, or Sophyto Mega Omegas Day Face Moisturizer.)

Eat Right: Your skin reflects your general state of health and well-being.  Nourish your body and eat wholesome food and drink (preferably organic) with plenty of anti-oxidants and good fats like fish oil.  The benefits aren’t limited just to healthy looking skin.  A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who ate about one serving of fish six times a month (or every five days) had a 28 percent decrease in actinic keratoses, or precancerous growths due to sun damage.  Also avoid excess sugar, salt, caffeine or processed foods, which may contribute to skin problems as well as puffiness.

Get Plenty of Sleep: Sleep is one thing you shouldn’t skimp on.  Lack of sleep can contribute to dull, lifeless-looking skin, not to mention breakouts that may result from stress and lack of rest.  Try to get enough shut-eye each night with the natural way with pure essential oils like lavender and sandalwood.  I highly recommend Essence of Vali Sleep Concentrate , Essence of Vali Sleep Soothing Mist or Nectar Essences Organic Sleep Spray.