Many people take their skin for granted. The skin has several basic needs. First, it needs to be kept as clean as possible. Second, the skin needs to be protected from sunlight and other environmental insults. The skin of the face needs even more attention than the rest of the body because the face has more oil glands, especially the central forehead, eye areas, nose and chin.
Essential 4- step routine for skin:
Cleansing: Proper cleansing is necessary to clean skin and pores and to remove dirt, dust, impurities, excess oil and waste comming from outside and inside body. Cleansing will remove old make-up and the grime and grease that have been accumulated during the day. The natural way to clean skin is to wash your face with luke-warm water. you can also use a gental, oil-free cleanser or purifying gel. Avoid bar soap because this strips the natural moisturizing factors from the skin, leaving it feeling very tight and dry. Do not rub the skin dry. Instead, blot it gently with a towel. For oily skin use cleanser that contains Benzoil Peroxide. Don't scrub.Tonning: Toners remove all traces of dirt, make-up or cleanser that remain after cleansing. It improves blood circulation and help skin tissues to remain tight and firm. It should be utilized to revitalise the skin and to get a proper complextion. Avoid TONNERS unless your face is very oily, otherwise it might dry out the skin.Be sure the moisturizer you choose is rich but absorbs well into the skin.Good facial skin care includes noting which specific areas of your facial skin require more attention. You don't have to use the same products on the whole area. For example, you may wish to use an AHA lotion over all the face, but then apply a hydrating cream just on dry spots.
Nourishing: It helps to maintain the natural oil of the skin to make the skin lively. Different vitamin cream should be used. Without nourishing, the skin will not remain smooth and supple. A lot of nourishing cream could also be used.Moisturizing: The face is exposed to the drying effect of the weather, so moisturisers -- which form a film over the skin -- contain and augment the natural moisture. Required to give your skin a real look and to regain it's lost gloss. You should use a lotion or cream to moisturize your skin. Be sure to use oil-free moisturizers.
It is better to use moisture just after bath. As someone gets older he / she requires more moisturizing.
Facial Care Tips:
Never go to bed with your make-up on. Make-up that is left on overnight clogs the pores and prevents the skin cells from shedding, which may cause pimples or blackheads. The skin needs to breathe over night.
The most important thing that you can do for your facial skin is to avoid sunlight or use liberal amounts of sunscreen. Sunlight causes the skin to age and causes skin cancer which is the most common malignancy in humans. The most common location for these tumors is the face. If you do not believe that the sun ages your skin, then look at the skin under your upper arm and compare it to the skin on your face and the back of the hands.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAS) are an important part of any facial skin care program for many people. They help get the skin smooth looking and combat blackheads and dehydrated skin and prevent acne out breaks if you have acne prone skin.

Inexpensive Face MasksInexpensive face mask treatments from your cupboard* MAYONNAISE. Apply whole egg mayonnaise on your face (right from the jar) for about 20 minutes. Rinse with cool water. Great skin care treatment.* PEACH & BRANDY. Mash up a peach (use ripe, canned or frozen) and mix in a tablespoon of brandy. Leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse off.* TOMATO MASK. For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.* BANANA MASH. Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and hair. This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been known to put it in the cups of their bras to make their breasts "perky." (Just make sure that you don't use too much honey and you use a sturdy bra.)* HONEY MASK. Apply pure honey (straight from the bottle) to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry (about 15 minutes). Rinse with very warm water.* MILK OF MAGNESIA. Apply it straight from the bottle. Let it dry for about five to ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then gently pat your face dry with a fluffy towel.* PEPTO BISMOL. This is a face mask particularly suited for those with sensitive skin. In the same way that this product coats the stomach, it gently caresses the face. Apply it straight from the bottle, using a cotton swab. Allow to dry, then rinse with cool waterPosted by laks at 1:16 AM 0 comments
March 30, 2008 1:25 AM

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