Stop being jealous of other women’s blemish-free, dewy and glowing complexions, and become a copycat instead.

“Women with great skin often share many of the same daily habits and use high-quality medical-grade skincare,” says plastic surgeon James Beckman, MD, Theraderm’s CEO and Founder.

Do these five things every day to take great care of your skin:

 

Five Habits of Women with Great Skin

 

1) Choose the Best Cleanser for Your Skin Type


Sounds simple enough, but many women don’t consider their skin type when purchasing or using a cleanser. “You can’t go wrong with Theraderm’s Cleansing Wash,” Dr. Beckman says. “It’s a mild, non-irritating formula that can be used on all skin types, and while it’s acclaimed as a facial wash, it can also be used on the whole body, including hair.” Use it daily to remove dirt, oil and makeup without drying out your skin.

 

2) Drink Up

 

Dewy skin is hydrated skin, and this starts from the inside out. “When you are dehydrated – and most of us are chronically dehydrated — your skin has a dull, grayish tone,” Dr. Beckman says. Drinking ample amounts of water each day will help you stay hydrated. Aim for at least eight 8-oz glasses of plain water every day. Avoid caffeinated beverages as they will leave your dehydrated. “You should start feeling better and noticing a difference in your complexion quite rapidly,” Dr. Beckman explains. By downloading a daily water tracker reminder app, you can make it a no-brainer.

 

3) Moisturize Every Morning and Night

 

A moisturizer also helps to hydrate skin, just from the outside in and is an important part of your healthy skin action plan, Dr. Beckman says. “Theraderm's Peptide Hydrator is a peptide-infused, hyaluronic acid moisturizer that not only moisturizes your skin, but also helps restore skin cells. Hyaluronic acid can attract 1,000 times its own weight in moisture and is ideal for normal, combination or oil-prone skin,” he says. Use this twice daily for an enviable dewy glow.

 

4) Use Sunscreen Every Day of the Year

 

This is the No. 1 thing you can do every day to prevent premature aging and skin cancer, Dr. Beckman says. Theraderm’s Platinum Protection Facial Sunscreen has a sun protection factor of 43 that is effective against both ultraviolet (UV) A and UVB rays. “SPF 43 is the most effective and very best that you can get from putting ingredients together,” Dr. Beckman says. “This SPF level is proven to be most beneficial in terms of the protective effect to the skin itself, giving the widest spectrum of UV protection and this formulation won’t burn or sting eyes.” The active ingredient – zinc oxide – provides a physical barrier in the form of a mineral blocker. It’s micronized, which means that the particles are small, so they don’t leave behind as much of a white cast. “Apply it daily – even in the winter,” Dr. Beckman says. Zinc oxide is one of two sunscreen ingredients that the US Food and Drug Administration has deemed to be safe and effective.

 

5) Get Your Beauty Sleep

If you get good, restorative and high-quality sleep nightly, your skin will go from ashen and pale to rosy and healthy. “Sleep boosts circulation and reduces inflammation,” Dr. Beckman says. Get on track for better sleep by setting and sticking to a set bed and wake time, even on weekends, creating a cold and dark environment to sleep in and avoiding engaging in anything stressful before bed such as watching the news or paying bills.

 

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