Depends on how your skin is, but one of the ways you can improve your skin is by drinking plenty of water because it hydrates the skin internally and externally, also if you have oily skin, or adult acne, i would highly reccommend Proactive because it's one of the best acne medicines a lot of people, and including me that ever used, and believe it or not the stuff actually works.
2006-07-31 09:46:54
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answered by Letrise 5
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The most important thing is to use products formulated with : Botanicals, pH correct, Hypoallergenic, Dermatologist tested, Never tested on animals, Formulated without animal products or by-products, Formulated without mineral oil, Formulated without dyes or chemical fragrances. Formulatted without mineral oil because it is the 2nd worse thing we could do to our skins health for it is like rubbing car oil on our skin and exposing ourselfes to the sun, animal products come from dead animals and these come from rendering plants these plants pick all dead animal and dead animal parts (from meat houses, etc.) and they put it in a huge pot, squash everything and boils it, what ever comes to the top is the oil other companies use to elaborate thier products, gross I know...the lipstick... ewww anyway, that is why i use Arbonne products which is way much better because they get absorbed and the nutrients inside the products is what helps our skin look and feel healthy...they are not sold in stores but I buy them online at http://arbonnepuertorico.myarbonne.com ... under shop online, you could even ask for a free sample, and it is a great way to buy becasue they have this money back guarantee if for some reason there is something you do not like from the products you get your money back guarantee (within 45 days from purchase) so you have nothing to loose, only the dull skin ;~).... I know the info is too much but hope this is helpfull!!!
2006-07-31 17:50:15
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answered by shoppinggirl90 4
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First of all, it's important that you take care of your skin on a daily/weekly basis as follows...
~DAILY/WEEKLY SKINCARE~
-You will need: Cleanser, Toner (or Astringent), Cotton Balls, Moisturizer, Mask (or Masque), Extractor (found at most beauty supply stores), and either a facial steamer or hand towel for steaming.
-Morning and night (before going to bed): cleanse, tone, and moisturize. If you have clogged pores, whiteheads and blackheads, then 2-3 times a week include steaming (in this order: cleanse, tone, steam, tone, moisturize).
-Once a week: cleanse, tone, steam, exfoliate, tone, *extractions, tone, mask, tone, moisturize. *IF NEEDED, Don't begin doing extractions until you have been following all of the other steps for at least 2 weeks, so that the steaming will have caused any tough blemishes to begin to soften.
-How to: *
Cleanse -use a small amount and lather with water, apply using circular motions all over face and neck, repeat if you have makeup on
Tone - Squeeze a small amount onto the cottonball and wipe all over face and neck
Steam - for 10-15 minutes, using one of these methods: facial steamer, hold your face 3-5 inches above steaming water, or drape a hot towel over your face (leaving your nostrils and/or mouth exposed)
Exfoliate - follow the same steps as in cleansing, but don't repeat
Extractions - place the hoop (or eye) over the blemish (or blackhead) so that the blemish is in the center of the hoop, apply slight pressure and use rocking and rolling movements all around the blemish (don't use so much pressure that you create indentions or bruises on your skin), if and when the blockage comes out of the pore, wipe away with a cottonball that has been dampened with toner
Mask - apply mask evenly on face and neck, leave for 10-15 minutes, remove by draping a hot towel over your face, then wiping away - if it begins to sting or burn intensly before 10-15 minutes has passed remove and consider using a milder mask
Moisturize - apply a small amount on face an neck and massage until it's absorbed
*In all of these steps, always avoid the eye area.
~RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS~
It's best that you stick with ONE product line formulated for your skin type.
-FOR OILY SKIN:
*Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask, Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Controlling Astringent, Neutrogena Oil-free Moisture SPF 15, & Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Scrub: http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails.asp?ID=314
*see this link: http://www.neutrogena.com/face.asp?mainVal=face&subVal=face#, click on cleansers & moisturizers to view the products - the Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask can be used as both a daily cleanser and for your mask in your weekly facial.
-FOR COMBINATION SKIN
http://www.neutrogena.com/SosSolution_3.asp, http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails.asp?ID=69, http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails.asp?ID=156, http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails.asp?ID=153.
-FOR DRY SKIN
Neutrogena’s Extra Gentle Cleanser, Alcohol-Free Toner and Oil-Free Moisture for Sensitive Skin (http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_48.asp?lProductLineID=13)
Neutrogena® Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Scrub (http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails.asp?ID=307), and Hydrating Facial Cloth Mask. (http://www.neutrogena.com/Content.asp?ID=79).
-FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN
Advanced Solutions⢠Complete Acne Therapy System (http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_259.asp?lProductLineID=13),
Oil-Free Acne Wash Daily Scrub
(http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_350.asp?lProductLineID=13 - don’t use every day, only once a week during your weekly facial), and
Oil-Free Acne Wash 60 Second Mask Scrub
http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_195.asp?lProductLineID=13
-FOR SEVERE ACNE (or if any skin problems persist or become worse)
See a dermatologist.
~VITAMINS/MINERALS, DIET, & EXCERCISE~
Each day, include a multivitamin for women and try to maintain a fairly healthy diet and exercise routine. Also see this site about vitamins and the skin: http://healing.about.com/library/uc_acne_0209c.htm. If you take any of these in addition to your daily multivitamin, be sure not to take more than the recommended dosages
2006-07-31 17:09:26
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answered by DaneyGurl 2
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wear a moisturizing sunscreen EVERYDAY. it keeps your skin healthy, lessens wrinkles cause by the sun, and will prevent or at least help prevent sun spots, miscoloration, and dryness.
2006-07-31 16:44:53
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answered by sarah k 3
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