Every woman desires beautiful skin which is also healthy skin. Here we take a look at what makes up beautiful skin that every woman dreams of having.

As you may know, skin is a protective film surrounding our body which prevents us from absorbing a lot of the harsh conditions from the atmosphere. Everyone's skin is different and each person has a different sensitivity level for their skin. So we obviously need to take care of and maintain our skin to get that soft, smooth and beautiful look that everyone wants.

Beautiful skin is soft and smooth.

Smooth skin is probably the number one qualification but not everyone is blessed with such smoothness from birth. Even if your skin was perfect from birth, without maintenance and skin care, it will be difficult to maintain or work towards great skin.

While it is true that beautiful skin is a gift, it is totally up to you as to whether your skin will be even more beautiful or not.

Beautiful skin is moist.

Moist skin is related to sebum which is the fancy word for skin oil. One of the components in sebum is NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor). NMF makes sure that the outer layer of the skin (epidermis) remains intact and keeps the outer skin smooth and moist. Additionally, sebum prevents the outer layer from losing water. It helps to retain 10-20% of water to moisten the skin and keep it shiny.

Beautiful skin is firm.

Firmness is related to the water contained in the inner skin. Components of collagen and elastic tissue in the inner skin is combined with water to create that firmness in our skin. In other words, we can have firm skin when the inner skin properly functions by containing sufficient water.

Beautiful skin is not burnt skin.

When our skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays, it turns dark as it becomes pigmented due to melanin. At a younger age, it's easier for our skin to recover but as we get older, it definitely becomes harder for our skin to revert back to its original condition. That is why doctors and other professionals recommend not to expose your skin for long hours under direct sunlight. Tans can be sexy but it's also a monster against healthy and beautiful skin.

Beautiful skin starts with clean skin.

Cleanliness is the basis of beautiful skin. Dirt and/or secretion in pores is the main cause of skin trouble. We can maintain clean and pure skin with strict deep cleansing and skin care.

In future posts, we'll examine and provide details and guides on how to achieve each of the 5 points.