成日行街都會見到花多眼亂嘅美容院廣告，美容院傳單，就連垃圾來電都會有美容院，可想言之香港人幾咁貪靚啦！其實想皮膚好唔一定要花咁多錢做facial架，只要有適當嘅護理、飲食同運動，人人都可以皮膚靚靚，無論你係咩膚質都適用架！
If you want to take optimal care of your skin, you have to know what type of skin you have and what is really good for your skin. Achieve natural beauty by identifying your skin type and pampering yourself for the best skin yet. Here is a list of simple skin care tips for all skin types to get you started:
飲食 Dieting
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檸檬水 Lemon Water
想由內靚到外，咁就一定要從飲食入手喇。唔洗怕，我要講嘅唔係複雜嘅食療，而係十分簡單嘅檸檬水。朝早起身將個新鮮檸檬切開，擠汁落一杯溫水飲用，就可以達至美白同抗氧化，仲可以清理暢胃添！如果怕太酸，可以加一茶匙蜜糖，仲有滋潤效果𠻹。
Since lemons contain a high concentration of Vitamin C, which is the main ingredient in the formation of collagen in the body, they are terrific for skin complexion and health. Get your daily dose of powerful antioxidants to fight off skin damage from the sun or other pollutants by simply drinking 1:2 freshly squeezed lemon with water. Tip: add a spoonful of honey if you are not a fan of sour foods.
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蔬果植物補充劑 Vegetable Supplements
多食蔬果對皮膚好就係人都知，但係每日要攝取大量唔同種類嘅蔬菜都唔係容易，而且香港人咁忙，唔係成日得閒買餸煮飯，出街食通常都多肉少菜。呢個時候一啲天然蔬果植物補充劑就幫到大家喇。粉狀嘅補充劑可以加入清水、豆漿或者乳酪食，又方便又易吸收。有啲營養補充劑亦標榜幫助排毒，爆少啲瘡，皮膚滑溜！
Green juice powders contain super greens such as kale, chlorella, and parsley in hydrating; and avocado, hemp, chia, olive, and baobab oils to help restore moisture and firmness, boost skin tone and texture and deliver a burst of essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Perfect for dull, dry and mature skin types, greens help brighten the complexion and reduce the appearance of fine lines and sunspots.
護理 Skin Care
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每日搽防曬 Sun Protection
咪以為陰天落雨就唔洗搽防曬，亦都唔好覺得自己唔想美白就唔洗搽防曬。其實搽防曬主要係為左保護皮膚，免受紫外線傷害。紫外線連雲層、玻璃都可以穿透，會令皮膚失去彈性、出現皺紋同加速老化，所以千其唔好懶，要每日搽防曬呀。
Know the difference between sunblock and sunscreen to optimize your skin protection. Sunscreen is designed to reduce exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation. Over time, sunscreen will break down from prolonged exposure to the sun which requires frequent reapplication. Whereas sunblock is designed as a physical barrier to block the sun’s rays and is usually labeled with a higher SPF level. Conclusion? Wear sun protection to prevent freckles, old spots and prolonged exposure that may result in skin cancer.
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向有害護膚品說不 Go Chemical Free
日常用開嘅護膚品夠好，日子有功就唔洗用facial啦！每個人嘅膚質都唔同，市面上有林林總總嘅護膚品俾大家選擇，無論你揀咩功效嘅護膚品都好，都要切記睇清楚成份，選擇不含有害成份嘅產品。常見嘅有害成份有：防腐劑苯甲酸酯類（Paraben）、礦物油同埋合成香精。皮膚長期吸收呢啲物質，好容易會引起敏感，仲會加速肌膚老化架。愛錫自己皮膚，選用醫學品牌，或者天然有機護膚品，咁就唔會弄巧反拙喇。
Retinol products (often found in anti-aging products) cause the skin to become carcinogenic in sunlight, making it extra important to only use them at night and to avoid any sunscreens containing retinol-derived ingredients. Parabens, which mimic estrogen, may lead to breast cancer and skin cancer in serious cases. What’s more? Fragrances can contain hormone disruptors and are among the top 5 allergens in the world. Final advice? Stay clear of toxic chemicals in skin care products.
清潔 Cleansing
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燕麥洗面 Oatmeal Face Wash
燕麥溫和柔軟，唔傷皮膚仲有滋潤作用，用燕麥溝水或者羊奶，放上面度捽開佢，可以用佢日日洗面，會令皮膚白滑，仲可以舒緩過敏，又平又正。
Oatmeal softens and moisturizes your skin, which helps lock in moisture and protects your skin from exterior irritants. Apply a small amount to your skin wash routine and gently massage using small, circular motions for several minutes.
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自製磨砂 Homemade Face Scrubs
香港天氣污染嚴重，好容易會毛孔閉塞，搞到粉刺黑頭出哂黎，所以大家記住要每星期做一至兩次磨沙，清除一下死皮角質。其實自製磨砂好容易，天然又有效。大家可以買啲幼細嘅糖，將糖同椰子油以4:3嘅比例撈埋，咁就可溫和磨走死皮。天然椰子油仲有清潔同潤膚護膚嘅作用，平時可以用黎搽手搽身，連潤膚露都慳番。
Exfoliation helps remove ingrained dirt, old dead skin, and improve the overall look of your face which ultimately reveals more soft and smooth looking skin. Simply combine 4:3 granulated sugar with coconut oil to make your own face scrub and use regularly once or twice a week.
按摩 Massages
按摩除左可以瘦面，仲會促進面部血液循環，令皮膚更有彈性，好有護膚功效架。例如，大家可以用手指喺額頭位置橫放，然後橫向按摩，可以抗衰老同抗皺。成日用電子產品，對眼好容易攰同浮腫，大家可以按摩眼部周圍。首先由眼角開始，用中指同無名指指腹覆蓋成個眼部，輕手咁劃向外側，咁就可以促進血液喇。去Carousell揀番個眼部按摩器，配合平時用嘅精華液按摩，咁就事半功倍 。
Stimulating the face muscles with regular massages help bring oxygen to the face which is a natural form of anti-aging skin care in itself. This is because more blood flow increases collagen production, which gives a healthy and natural glow to the complexion. Wrinkles and fine lines often form around our eyes and lips, using an eye massager can help to release tension in these spots.
想護膚一定唔可以懶，要持之以恆，配合均衡飲食、定期運動同埋正常作息，大家一齊加油啦！
There are no shortcuts when it comes to beautiful skin. So in addition to the tips mentioned in this article, sticking to a solid skin-care regimen will be one of your best good-skin tactics!
