We are all born with great skin,
but years of neglect and bad habits are the starting
points to an aged skin. That is a skin that looks
blotchy, full of wrinkles, sagging skin, and lacking
in skin tone and vitality.
Makeup is useful, but can never replace essentially
healthy skin, which glows with vitality. Here
are a few tips to help you look after your skin
properly and have it glowing!
Cleansing
All good skincare regimens begins with proper
cleansing. When cleansing, you are removing the
dirty surface film that your skin picked up throughout
the day.
A good thorough cleansing is absolutely necessary
for healthy skin. To clean the skin, its best
to select a gentle hypoallergenic, pH-balanced
cream, lotion or soap, designed to help dissolve
surface dirt and any makeup.
To remove the buildup of normal dead cells, it
is beneficial to regularly exfoliate the skin,
with a gentle scrub.
Massage the cleansing cream well into the skin,
wait a few moments and remove the residue with
facial tissue, or wash your face with a gentle
soap.
Moisturizing
The single disadvantage of cleansing your skin
is the simultaneous removal of beneficial oils
on your skin. These oils help retain precious
moisture and form a barrier between the polluted
environment and yourself. This drawback is easily
neutralized by using a good moisturizer.
There are 2 types of moisturizers. There is a
lightweight thin moisturizer for use during the
day and underneath makeup and then a heavier more
nutritious cream for night-time care. When applying,
dab onto fingers and gently massage it in with
a slow circular motion until absorbed.
Protection
The final step for good skin care is protecting
your skin from the environment. The sun emits
dangerous ultra-violet rays, which can cause lasting
damage to your skin and can cause health problems
like skin cancer with continuous exposure. Whenever
outside, even on cloudy or overcast days, use
a sunscreen with a minimum of SPF15. If you are
unsure of the SPF number, check the container.
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