Just imagine if you could get back the smooth, beautiful skin of your teenage years back. What difference would it make to our life? The sad fact is – most people who try to do this are going to fail. They will make at least 2-3 serious skincare mistakes that will prevent them from getting the results that are possible.

Let’s find out what these serious skincare mistakes are, and how you can avoid them:

– Not paying attention to your diet
Most people just slap on skin creams and think it would be enough to rejuvenate their skin overnight. Fact is – our skin is a reflection of our inner health. If your body is deficient in any essential nutrients, it’s bound to show up on your skin.

So, make sure your diet has enough fruits, vegetables and water too. This will not only keep your body healthy, but your skin will also be nourished and hydrated.

– Using chemical laden creams
Pick up any common skin cream available in the market and chances are high it will contain harsh chemicals like Parabens, Mineral oil and fragrances. The companies add these ingredients to cut manufacturing costs and save money.

Fact is – all these ingredients are dangerous chemicals that can cause serious side effects like cancer, skin allergies, and dryness in the long run. It’s best you avoid such creams and keep your skin safe. There are better alternatives out there.

– Invasive procedures
In the search of quick results, many people opt for invasive procedures like Botox, face lifts or Collagen injections. What they do not know or forget is – all these procedures provide temporary results only. To have continued results, you need to keep on repeating these procedures every few months. Not only does it become real expensive real quickly, it also exposes you to side effects like allergic reactions, muscle weakness and hyper tension.

My skincare philosophy is to think natural. Natural substances and remedies are the safest and most effective for your skin.

– Not using natural substances
Using the right kind of ingredients can have a world of difference in the results you get from your cream. Use one with the wrong ingredients and you may as well leave your skin to its fate only.

When it comes to serious skincare methods, nothing can beat natural substances like Phytessence Wakame. This Japanese sea kelp nourishes the skin with plenty of vitamins and minerals. It also protects the skin from the damage caused by the UV rays of the sun – namely age spots.

Cynergy TK(TM) is extracted from the wool of New Zealand sheep. It helps in keeping the skin smooth and wrinkle free by enhancing the Collagen and Elastin production in the skin. These two proteins are essential for the firmness and elasticity of our skin. Cynergy TK(TM) helps in effectively resolving a serious skincare problem – wrinkles.

Shea Butter is a natural fat extracted from the Shea tree. It is a wonderful moisturizer and emollient and keeps the skin soft and supple.

Some food for thought there. Just avoid these serious skincare mistakes and you will be well on your way to have a fresh, beautiful skin that lasts for years.