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 Facial skin is very delicate and exposed to environmental hazards more so than other parts of the body. All day long a layer of dirt and sweat
accumulates on the skin clogging its pores Sun in this case is not your friend either.
Caring for the skin on your face is actually quite simple, consisting of three basic steps:
1) Cleansing - removing the dirt, makeup, oil, and general daily grime from your face. You'll also want to
take off your makeup with a proper makeup remover. Never wash your face with hot or cold water (both can cause broken capillaries). Use warm water to loosen dirt and clogged pores. Use a dime-sized bit of
cleanser, then rinse with cool or lukewarm water.
2) Toning - that is, using a specially formulated toner or astringent applied to a cotton pad or ball to remove
any last traces of soap, makeup, oil, and grime. It is very important to choose a product that is well suited to your skin, as there is a much wider range of strengths in toners than there is in cleansers.
3) Moisturizing - or replenishing the natural moisture that your skin loses through cleansing and daily life. A
basic law of beauty is that everyone, no matter the skin type, should moisturize. Even if the skin is oily, it will
benefit from moisturizers. The only exception is those with acne because moisturizers seal moisture into
skin. Look for an oil-free or oil-control moisturizer if your skin is oily. Dot on cheeks, nose, chin, and
forehead, and blend gently and thoroughly, taking care not to pull or tug at the skin. Apply sunscreen - the
number one cause of wrinkles is sun damage, so it's important to use sunscreen from your early years on even in winter and on cloudy days.
Other steps that are very important for skin care:
- Exfoliation - the step most people skip in their weekly skin care routine. According to research, one of the
reasons men's skin looks more youthful than women's is because men tend to exfoliate daily when they
shave. Exfoliate your skin to remove dead skin cells. Make sure you use a gentle scrub with tiny grains. Big grains in cheap scrubs can tear skin and cause more harm than good.
Exfoliate your skin to remove dead skin cells.
Oily or combination skin: 4 or 5 times a week, after you cleanse.
Dry skin or sensitive skin: exfoliate once or twice a week.
Exfoliate more in the summer as your dead skin cells stick together and coat your skin.
- Facial masks - are some of the oldest known beauty treatments. The ancient Egyptians used mud and
clay to remove dead skin cells and heal blemishes. Seventeenth century European women experimented with milk and egg masks. Fresh foods, flowers, and herbs were used to cleanse and nourish the skin. A
mask softens the skin, unclogs the pores, and removes the impurities. It also replaces lost moisture and soothes the skin. It is also very relaxing.
- Eye treatment
- the skin around the eyes is much thinner than the skin on the rest of your face. This skin requires extra care to ward off signs of aging.
Lifestyle habits that help your skin:
- Drink 2 liters of clear water a day, eat lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts.
- Get plenty of sleep. Good 7-9 hour rest through the night helps the body to restore the level of oxygen in the
blood that is responsible for quick renewal of your body's cells.
- Avoid direct sunlight, keep you face covered when in the sun – use high factor sunscreen, put on sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat.
- Quit smoking and avoid stressful situations that can show up on your face no matter how thoroughly you take care of your skin.
- Never go to bed with make-up on, it can seep into your pores, clogging them. Wash your skin twice in the end of the day – first to take off the make-up and then to wash the skin itself.
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