Skin care Nitty Gritty
December 1, 2008
What would you do to look good? Apply make-up? Change your hair-style? But none of those will come in handy if you do not have the perfect healthy glowing skin. Without healthy skin all your efforts will go down the drain. Take a tour around the beauty stores and you will see different products that will almost swear that they can give you perfect skin. But to have that perfect glowing skin, you need to follow some rules.
First step to a healthy skin is to keep it clean. Wash your face at least 4 times a day with face wash and splash water to your face several times a day. You can find good cleansers in the market. Make sure you buy the one that suits your skin. Always go for a deep cleanser that will not only removed dirt and makeup but also open the pores as well. If you have oily skin, then do not go for a cream based cleanser, as they are better for dry skin.
After cleansing comes the toning. Toners and astringents are available in the market. Again you have to know what product will suit your skin. Toners are for normal skin and astringents for oily skin. They tighten the pores and keep the skin surface smooth.
Now come moisturizing. This beauty aid keeps the skin hydrated and maintains the moisture balance. There are different types of moisturizer for different skin types. For dry skin there are moisturizing creams that will fill the lack of natural oil for skin. For those who have oily skin use oil control moisturizer that will control the excess oil.
Exfoliation is a must for healthy skin. For this purpose you can use a mask that suits your skin. Exfoliation will remove dead skin cells from the face surface and leave the skin looking fresh and clean. Masks do not work the same way on all skin types. In case of dry skin, masks remove the dead cells and for oily skin masks work as a deep cleanser.
Last but not the least is foundation. This will prevent your skin from coming to contact with dirt and pollution outside. To get the right foundation, apply a little bit of it on your jaw line. The color of the foundation should be the same as your complexion.
Follow these simple tips and enjoy a healthy skin.
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