Ever wondered how the new generation of models keep their skin looking healthy and glowing, despite constantly wearing makeup? Do you think it’s possible to wake up each morning and look as fresh as the day without the need for technology’s assistance? A-list models say, “definitely.”
Each successful model has her their own secret to blemish-free skin. Although it may not all be applicable to every teen model aspirant out there, it won’t hurt to try some of the widely used skincare regimens. Listed below are 10 of the best skincare habits supermodels swear by that can be beneficial to teenage skin:
1. Always Remove Your Makeup
No matter how tired they are, professional models always remove their makeup before getting their beauty rest. This is because leaving makeup on your face overnight tends to stress out the skin, thereby causing an older-looking face in the morning.
To do this properly, make sure to use a gentle cleanser to breakdown the makeup particles first, paying close attention to your eyes. After that, you should unclog your pores using steam. This will also allow the cleanser to penetrate deeper into the skin.
2. Cleanse Twice a Day
Cleansing is an important skincare regimen models and makeup artists swear by. Always cleanse your face in the morning and in the evening – before the day begins and after work is done. Go for a mild cleanser to avoid irritation and massage your face with gentle, circular strokes before rinsing.
3. Don’t Forgo Moisturizing
Cleansers effectively remove makeup and dirt from your teenage face, but it can also strip away all its natural oils. The same is true for makeup since it can leave the skin thirsty over time. To avoid this, make sure to moisturize after cleansing. This also applies to people with oily skin.
4. Deal with Blemishes Naturally
Blemish removal using synthetic products may leave your skin in a worse condition than before. Because of this, your best course of action should be to go natural in dealing with blemishes. One of the easiest ways to do this is to apply tea tree oil to disinfect the affected area and clear clogged pores.
Aside from that, you also have several other options for specific kinds of blemish. For example, you can use a spot mask made from lemon for acne breakouts or a tomato pulp face scrub to deal with tired pores. You can also leave on a face mask made from a blend of milk and turmeric overnight to give your skin a healthy, youthful glow in the morning.
5. Exfoliate the Skin Weekly
Exfoliation can help remove old skin cells, promote regeneration, and unveil younger skin. To exfoliate properly, make sure to use a gentle face scrub on your skin. You can also opt for a natural concoction made from sugar to avoid skin irritation.
6. Get Enough Sleep
Teen models should never forgo their beauty sleep as rest is also necessary to keep the skin healthy and beautiful. Make sure to get at least seven to eight hours of shuteye to rejuvenate the skin, avoid acne, and prevent dark undereye circles.
7. Unclog Your Pores with Steam
Steaming is one of the oldest-but-effective ways of unclogging the pores. In fact, many A-list models swear by its effectiveness in removing the gunk that piles up in the pores from wearing makeup for extended periods.
To deep clean your face, start by preparing a bowl of boiled water with mint tea. With your head covered by a towel, place your face above the hot liquid and let the steam do its magic.
8. Firm Up Your Skin with Ice
The use of ice on the face is known to tighten the skin and promote healthy blood circulation. It can also offer numerous benefits – from preventing signs of aging to preventing inflammation on the skin like pimples and acne.
9. Choose Makeup Wisely
For teenagers, makeup can be quite tricky. If your skin is still relatively new to chemicals, it is important to conduct makeup testing first before applying it. Aside from determining whether the hue and tone of the makeup suits you, doing so will also help check if it can cause breakouts and irritation.
10. Don’t Use Too Much Foundation
Overusing foundation can clog the pores. It can also leave the face looking a bit cakey and fake. It is also a big no-no for acne prone skin as it can make the condition worse. Rather than using too much foundation, use a tinted moisturizer or concealer to hide blemishes instead.
A Final Piece Advice
Aspiring teen models get scouted by modeling agencies for their good looks and pleasing personalities, but, in order to succeed in this industry, they also need to work on maintaining great skin. Do your modeling career and yourself a favor by taking care of your skin properly.
Guest Blogger
Adam Jacobs is the Managing Director of Bubblegum Casting, the longest running agency specialising in babies, children and teen talent in Australia. Bubblegum Casting works with some of Australia’s biggest brands, media properties and agencies to secure talented children to work in Television, Film and Modelling roles.
