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Basics of Skincare

Jan 19 2012.

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SKIN DEEP takes you through the basics of skin care essentials for any woman at any age. Proper skin care is the foundation of any beauty regime. Nothing beats natural glowing skin and in order to achieve it, a great beauty regime in addition to a balanced diet is essential!

Three fundamental steps of Beauty and Skin care should be religiously followed day in and day out to ensure that your skin gets the tender loving care it needs. Cleansing, Toning and Moisturizing is a 3 step mantra you need to practice a minimum of twice a day. Investing in quality skin care products such as Sothys, Lancome, Clinique, LA MER etc will prove to be a great investment in yourself. Avoid using normal cakes of soap on your face, unless it is Acne Aid or Clinique’s facial soap – any other type of soap should be used on your body and not on your face!

Run through the following 3 steps of cleansing, toning and moisturizing for your skin. I’ve also added some highly recommended products for you to try out.

Step 1 - Cleanse

Whilst using a cream cleanser be sure to be very gentle in application. Use circular soft strokes as you apply the cream and tissue off as gently as possible. Using force or pressure on your face isn’t really recommended. Be extra gentle especially around your eyes as it’s the most sensitive area in your face and the skin layers here are tender. You can also use foaming facial gels that just lather when mixed with water. If you use luke warm water to wash your face, ensure you splash cold water at the end in order to lock in your open pores.

Lancome - Smooth and gentle, this emollient-rich, milky cream cleanser gently melts away makeup and impurities. The instantly comforting formula contains Honey and Sweet Almond Extracts to condition and pamper skin, leaving it feeling clean, silky-soft and soothed.

Step 2 – Tone

Using a good toner can lift off excess oils and dirt that refused to budge during the cleansing process. Use a cotton pad to hold a sufficient amount of toner and apply all over face and neck. You can usually see the amount of dust and makeup the toner takes off at the end of this process. Again be very gentle when applying, remembering not to apply too much pressure on your skin.

Soothing and cooling, this alcohol-free, pH balanced freshener gently tones and refines skin without drying or depleting natural oils. Formulated with skin-softening distilled flower-water, this ultra-refreshing formula gives skin a cool, hydrated feeling. Leaves skin perfectly clean, soft and supple. Skin feels smooth, completely comfortable and refreshed.

Helps clear away pollution, excess oil, dulling flakes for clear, glowing skin. Helps block a blemish. Purifies pores to look cleaner, smaller. Skin grows stronger, stays clearer, healthier. Dermatologist-reformulated to be comfortable, non-drying.

Step 3 – Moisturize

The final step is to feed your skin with the essential moisture it requires during the day. Either opt for applying a Sun block with minimum 30 SPF first and then moisturizer or apply a moisturizer with SPF protection. Apply the moisturizer in circular upward strokes – NEVER rub your skin aggressively or pull it downwards.

Bienfait Multi-vital SPF 30 Lotion

The ideal combination of Vitamin-enriched hydration and comprehensive protection, Bienfait Multi-Vital features a unique complex of nurturing Vitamins E, CG and B5, plus high potency moisturization for 24-hour ideal hydration. UVA/UVB SPF 30 Sunscreen and essential antioxidant protection gives skin what it needs to help fight the visible effects of environmental skin damage.

Sothys Hydra Protective Creme

With chaparral extract for extra protection this is a nourishing and regenerating night penetrating cream for normal to combination skin. Excellent for oily skin.

Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion with Pump

The moisture “drink” developed by Clinique’s dermatologists to maintain optimal moisture balance for very dry skins, or skins dry in the cheeks, comfortable to oily in the T-zone. Softens, smooths, improves.

Makeup Removers

Lancome Eye Makeup Remover - This award-winning phenomenon gently whisks away all types of eye makeup, even waterproof. Simply shake to activate the bi-phase formula that leaves the eye area perfectly clean. The lipid phase lifts off eye makeup, while the water phase contains special emollients to refresh and condition skin without a greasy residue. The liquid gently lifts off all types of eye makeup, even waterproof mascara, while conditioning the skin and leaves your eyes feeling cool and refreshed, with no oily residue.

(Text by Miranthi Dole)

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majo says:
Jul 07, 2012 at 04:47 am

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i have doubt that every day must to use cleancer and toner morning and evening?and also can be use after face wash i will cleancer my face and i will apply pack and i will put toner is it good way some time i will apply fresh furit also aftr pack and i will apply tonre is it good way?please answer