Sunday, August 21, 2011

Creating Your Personal Skin Care Program

By Alex Williams


All women, whether young or old, can benefit from a personal skin care routine. All it takes to design your program is a bit of experimentation. From there, it is a matter of following your regimen every day, without fail. This will be a snap if your routine is simple.

Cleansing and moisturizing are the main elements in face care. For best results, you must take these steps every morning and again at night. To personalize your regimen, you will need to discover which products work best for your particular skin type.

A cleanser should remove surface dirt without disturbing the balance of natural oils. It should leave you feeling clean but not dried out. Removal of eye make-up usually requires a different product.

When it comes to facial moisturizers, you will probably need two products, one for day and one for night. The night-time product is usually richer. For your day-time product, it is recommended to choose something that contains sunscreen to protect against UV rays.

The eye area is another matter. The thinner skin around eyes is delicate and is at greater risk for damage. It needs targeted care with its own product. One eye cream is usually sufficient and can be applied in the morning and at night.

For maximum effectiveness, you must apply each product according to the directions on the packaging. The method for cleansers is usually to dab them on using a light touch, massage briefly and splash water to rinse away or wipe using tissue. Then, apply moisturizers with an upwards sweep of the fingers. Eye products require an especially gentle touch. Never pull at the area around eyes. Instead, dab on creams using the tip of an index or middle finger.

Experimenting with many beauty products could get expensive unless you take a thrifty approach. The consultants behind cosmetics counters in many stores are willing to provide free samples to consumers who ask. You'll be half-way home to a prettier complexion when you have found a cleanser and moisturizers that are effective.

However, even the fanciest products are not enough to produce the results you crave unless you adopt healthy habits. This means adding fruits and vegetables to your diet, along with plenty of fresh water. Getting enough sleep every night should also be part of your skin care regimen for life if you want to look your best.




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