Achieving and maintaining skin health is a challenging feat men and women face everyday. It’s the reason why Americans look for help in many ways. At least 15.9 million surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures were conducted in 2015 alone, that is, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Does your skin need help?

The trouble with skincare is that skin damage is only often recognized once these have manifested physical signs on the surface of the skin. When damage does begin to show, it is often irreversible but, that doesn’t mean there is nothing that can be done to make these appear better or less visible. While the solution may include products like Dermisa Skin Fade, there are other things you can follow to keep your skin youthful and beautiful.

Below lists 7 signs that tell you your skin needs more protection, and what you can do to prevent further damage:

1. Blemishes and acne. Dry skin can be harmful to your skin but oily skin can also cause your pores to become greasy and clogged with impurities that can easily become infected with acne-causing bacteria. To manage oily skin, stick to the basics. Incorporate a cleanser that contains salicylic acid and a benzoyl peroxide cream in your beauty routine. To tackle acne marks, use a skin lightener or spot corrector.

2. Dry skin. Rough,wrinkled skin can be a manifestation of the genes you inherited as well as changes in your hormonal levels. It can also be caused by sun damage. Correct this condition by supporting more efficient skin cell turnover through exfoliation and by availing of skin rejuvenating procedures. Prevent further damage by avoiding the sun as much as possible and by putting on sunscreen.

3. Dull skin. It may be caused by the presence of harsh ingredients in your routine but also poor diet, lack of sleep and lack of regular workouts. Get naturally glowing skin by living a healthier lifestyle and eliminating potentially skin damaging products in your routine. Try Dermisa Skin Fade for an improved overall complexion.

4. Dark spots, hyperpigmented skin and uneven skin tone. These are all signs of sun damage. Makeup coverage will help mask these damaged skin condition but, products that contain ingredients that inhibit melanin formation such as a skin lightener that contains retinols and kojic acid, can help improve patches of skin affected by these conditions.

5. Wrinkles. Oily skin types may be less prone to wrinkles compared to those with dry skin. The most basic part of the solution is to moisturize the skin. Using sheer, easily skin absorbent essential oils can aid in bringing back skin’s healthy moisture levels. Products that contain peptides, hyaluronic acid, collagen and retinols will also support improved skin elasticity.

There are things under your control, such as sun exposure and smoking, that you can improve to help smoothen out skin folds.

6. Loose skin. This condition is often marked by the development of more mature skin. If you’re seeing saggy skin before you even turn 40 then, there definitely is something wrong with your routine, your habits or both.

To address loose skin, get exercising. Hydrate. You may also try body or neck firming creams but, if you want to see visible results sooner, procedures such as radio frequency therapies may be more suitable for your needs.

7. Enlarged pores. Stress, lack of sleep, harsh ingredients in your routine and dryness can all lead to enlarged pores. To remedy, revamp your lifestyle. Get at least 7 hours of sleep everyday, choose your stresses and be more selective when it comes to products that come into contact with your skin. Address dryness by incorporating more moisture-rich products in your routine but also by eating healthier foods that include good sources of oil such as fatty fish, avocados and walnuts.

Conclusion

Whoever would say that healthy, youthful skin is easy to achieve must be dreaming. If you still haven’t resolved within yourself that beautiful skin can and will never be possible to achieve by buying yourself some magic cream that erases years off of your face then, it’s time to change your beauty philosophy. This time around, approach skin health from all angles — from your products and available skincare procedures, and all the way to your lifestyle and state of mind. The difference will be profound! Just act and you shall see for yourself.