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Perfect your skin with the right face-products

dee-lush 7 July 2008 Beauty 27 views No Comment  Print This Post

Choosing the right type of cleanser, toner and moisturizer is the key to the healthiest, clearest skin.

The skin responds best to a regular routine, which can be quick but must be a discipline. Now that you have found out your skin type, learn the best cleansing and moisturizing system for you.

CLEANSING
This is a top priority if you want to have good skin. A quick cleanse in the morning (to remove toxins that have readied the surface via the sweat glands) and a thorough cleanse at night are important for every skin type. Soap doesn’t remove make-up and can be drying, so use soap-free cleansing bars, or wash-off or wipe-off cleansing creams instead.

Toner, or freshener, removes the last traces of dirt and excess cleanser. Some toners contain alcohol to remove excess oil, but alcohol-free toners are a better choice. Toner containing alcohol can be drying and should be diluted even for oily skins.

Removing eye make-up
• Dab a little eye make-up remover on to two cotton wool pads. Never use tissue on eyes.
• Using one pad for each eye (to avoid the spread of infection), hold it against your lashes for a few seconds to dissolve the make-up.
• Supporting the skin by placing the fingers of your opposite hand on your brow, stroke in towards your nose and down from your eyebrow. Don’t move the pad up and out as you will pull the skin in the wrong direction.

Using wipe-off cleanser
• Warm the cleanser in your hands so that it doesn’t go on cold.
• Smooth it over your face with your whole hand, starting at the neck and working up and out.
• Place your thumbs under your chin and work the cleanser in little circles with your index fingers around your nose and chin.
• Remove the cleanser by wiping it off gently with a soft tissue or a piece of cotton wool.

Using wash-off cleanser
• Dampen the skin with warm water and use the same movements given above to apply the cleanser.
• Rinse the cleanser oft very thoroughly with comfortably warm running water. Water that is too hot will dehydrate the skin and cause broken capillaries.
• Pat your face dry with a tissue or a clean towel.

Using toner
• Sweep the toner on to your face with a cotton wool pad, moving up and out, avoiding the eye area.
• Blot your skin dry with a tissue.

MOISTURIZING
Moisturizers are formulated to tackle different skin problems.

Creams help balance drier skin, while lotions and emulsions are designed for normal to oily complexions. Innovative, featherweight formulations are the latest trend - containing high-powered hydrating ingredients, they are suitable for every skin type except very dry.

Oil-free and gel moisturizers are perfect for oily complexions.
Anti-ageing ingredients, such as ultraviolet filters, and nutrients, such as vitamins, are often added to moisturizers and serums to help protect the skin.

Night creams are useful from the age of twenty-five, especially for dry skins, but avoid very heavy creams as these can result in puffiness.

Moisturizing the very delicate skin surrounding the eyes calls for special products. Your usual moisturizer may cause puffiness and stretch the skin.

ye gel is refreshing in the morning, and a little eye cream will strengthen the tissues at night. Pat on either, using the third and fourth fingers, tapping quickly but gently.
Your usual moisturizer is fine for your neck.

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