February 18th, 2009
Not everyone is blessed with perfect, clear skin. There are many who have to put up with oily skin. If you are one of them, you have to follow proper skin care routine for oily skin. Failure to take proper care of oily skin, can give rise to acne, blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. Here we offer some skin care tips for oily skin.
Apply only oil-free foundations, powder blushers and powder eye shadows. Foundation should be used after bathing on the eyelids and lips. This ensures your cosmetics remain on your face for longer time.
Cleaning your face with mild soap and water twice or thrice daily will minimize the secretion of oil.
If you are outside, use baby wipes if your skin is sensitive to clean your face. Then re-apply your makeup. Apply dry facial masque once per week. Cover your face with hot, steaming washcloths and then apply the masque to open up the pores. This cleans your pores thoroughly.
Before going to bed, use oil-free moisturizer. For removing the oil present on the make-up, gently clean your face by using toilet tissue. The tissue will remove the excess oil without affecting the make-up.
Apply foundation and then small amount of under-eye concealer with a fingertip. This will hide the blemish under the eyes.
Lightly dab Witch Hazel on your scalp using a cotton ball. It absorbs the oil on the scalp. Ensure your water intake is at least 6-8 glasses per day. This removes the oiliness from the skin.
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February 18th, 2009
Many new products and treatments dealing with skin care are coming in the market. They claim to make you fairer, give healthy, glowing skin, prevent wrinkles etc. But dermatologists and skin care experts; these claims are unsubstantiated and totally false. They recommend the following products to take good care of your skin:
Waterproof sunscreens with high SPF level: Sunscreen with a high SPF provides protection against sun damage and skin cancer. Sweat, swimming and washing your face with water erases the sunscreen. Hence choose sunscreens or cosmetics with high SPF and are waterproof.
Cleansers: Use cleanser instead of soap because cleanser is mild. Soap strips your skin of moisture, causing aging. This can aggravate the sun damage. Cleanser will clean your skin properly and make you feel fresh. One of the best cleansers specially recommended by skin experts is Cetaphil.
Eye creams and treatments: The skin below and near the eyes is very delicate and sensitive. This makes it prone to wrinkles, crow’s feet and dark circles. To remedy this problem, choose products and treatments manufactured by Hydroderm. Their products are good moisturizers and can reduce the puffiness around the eyes. You will notice the difference in a short time. These products are a must for any skin care regimen.
Retinoid or retinol creams and lotions: Retinol, derived from vitamin A, has been successfully used in anti-aging treatment. Now you can enjoy the benefit of this ingredient from retinol creams and lotions that are flooding the market. These products treat color and pigmentation problems, wrinkles and sun damage. Use these products as per the manufacturer’s recommendations or according to your doctor’s advice.
Alpha-hydroxy, beta-hydroxy and TCA acids: These ingredients refreshes your skin, changes the pH level of your skin to prevent the growth of bacteria and acne and clears away the dead and damaged skin. Alpha-hydroxy (glycolic acid) and Beta-hydroxy (salicylic acid) work effectively on the oily skin. TCA is moderately strong acid and is ideal for skin care.
Purchase the above products to give you’re a fresh and youthful looking skin. Besides choosing wrong products will not only make you lose money but also damage the skin.
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