how to keep skin clear?

Question

I FINALLY got my skin clear of pimples. Now i want to know how to keep it clear. I use a cleanser moisturiser and toner and all that (been doing so for 2 and a half years) I just dont wan to get pimples anytime soon. Any tips?

Answer 1

SOFT SKIN TONER:

1 cup dried chamomile
4 tablespoons honey
1 cup milk
8 teaspoons wheat germ

Steep chamomile in milk for a few hours. Strain, keeping liquid. Add honey and wheat germ to liquid mixture. Blend well. Place in a bottle. Refrigerate any used portions. Keeps up to a week.

ROSE SKIN TONER:

3 1/2 cups witch hazel
1/2 cup dried rose petals
5 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Mix ingredients together making sure it is all blended well. Strain. Splash on your face after cleaning skin.

FACIAL CLEANSER:

1/2 cup oatmeal or cornmeal
plain yogurt (add enough yogurt to form a paste)

For a gentle facial cleanser mix ingredients, smooth over entire face avoiding eye area. Wash off with warm water.

FACIAL HERBAL STEAM:

Place 2 cups of boiled water in a bowl, add 5 drops of essential oil that is suited for your skin type. (see below). Drape a towel over your head like a tent and lean over the bowl. Don't put your face too close to the water a good distance is 10-12 inches away. Close your eyes and allow your skin to breathe in the beneficial oils for 5 minutes. Splash cool not cold water on your face afterwards to close the pores.

TIPS ON SKIN CARE:

~Drink 2 litres of water daily
~Enjoy a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables
~Try to have a sound, restful sleep
~Take high quality supplements, including a vitamin & mineral and an Omega 3 essential fatty acids
~Practice a daily skin care regime
~Know your skin type
~Exercise regularly
~Keep stress levels to a minimum
~Limit intake of caffeine and alcohol
~Avoid excess exposure to extremes of temperature

TEN STEPS TO A CLEAN FACE:

1. Cleanse twice a day, no more. Unless you have exposed your skin to excessive dust, grime or pollution, twice-a-day cleansing is more than adequate for any skin type. Cleansing too often strips your skin of precious natural oils. Not cleansing regularly, particularly before you retire for the night, may lead to build-up and eruptions.

2. Choose a cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type. Do not use soap on facial skin: it can be too harsh and drying and damage skin over time. A too-rich cleanser can clog pores, while a too-dry cleanser can irritate the skin. A cleanser for dry skin should contain nourishing herbs and oils. One for oily skin should include herbs that balance oil production and support clarity. Sensitive skin benefits from an ultra-gentle, fragrance-free, non-irritating cleanser.
Traditional ayurvedic cleansers are made fresh with natural ingredients such as ground oats, lentils or chickpeas, complexion enhancing or clarifying herbs such as turmeric, Amalaki, Neem and sandalwood, emollients such as milk, cream yogurt or honey, and floral or citrus waters for pure healing fragrance. You can make your own by mixing the dry ingredients to last a week or two and blending the mix with milk or cream right before use. Otherwise, look for a natural cleanser that’s gentle and fortified with skin-friendly herbs.

3. Always cleanse with tepid water. Hot water dries and damages skin over time, and cold water won’t dissolve and take away embedded dirt and grime as well as lukewarm water.

4. If you use sponges or washcloths, make sure they are clean and soft. They are not necessary for effective cleansing: your fingertips can do just as good a job.

5. Wash your hands thoroughly before you cleanse your face, or you will be working dirt into facial skin. Use a headband to secure hair away from the face.

6. Start by splashing tepid water on your face and neck.

7. Apply the cleanser with your fingertips or a soft sponge, using gentle circular massaging strokes and moving upward on the face and neck. Do not scrub too much…gentle massaging strokes are enough to help improve circulation as well as loosen grime and old surface skin cells. Too much scrubbing will stretch skin and irritate it, especially the delicate skin around the eyes.

8. Rinse with lots of tepid water. Don’t forget to rinse off cleanser from the neck and hairline. Cleanser residue can clog pores and attract dirt.

9. Gently blot off excess water with a soft towel. Do not scrub dry or drag towel along skin.

10. Follow immediately with a water-based toner and a moisturizer appropriate for your skin type to seal in surface moisture and offer nourishment when skin is receptive.



I know it was a long one...but i hope it helped.

Answer 2

Use a deep cleaning astringent 3 times daily, I recommend Clean & Clear. Also, drink tons of water before bed (make sure to go to the bathroom though :P) Proactiv can clear scars, but it doesn't work for everybody. Test it out and return it if it doesn't work. If you don't have the time to do that, just cover it up with concealer and foundation.

Answer 3

Drink as much water as u can...dont b tensed into any matter coz this will bring effect on ur skin...and do sleep in right time this will make u look more fresh..and whenever u come frm outside do wash ur face with APRICOT SCRUB its for all kinds of skins and oil free too as u said u used to hav pimples whch meanz ur skin is oily....therefor u can use this.

Answer 4

If you got your skin clear doing your current regimen keep doing that. I use Proactiv.

Oh...drink water. :)

Answer 5

for me, the only thing i use it my shower head

after i wash my body, i let the spraying of the water hit my face.

the hot water and steam from your shower opens up your pores and the water gently washes away oil from your skin and old/dull skin. after the shower, your skin is SMOOTH and soft, there is a touchable difference!!

hope this helps!!
i have been pimple free and smooth skin since

Answer 6

i am definately not a pro, but getting out side and eating right along with treating your skin nicely should do the trick. it will never go away completely tho. good luck!

Answer 7

Drink lots of water and eliminate stress and any food that may produce and allergy...

Keep it simple.

Answer 8

proactive
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olay
marykay
a luke warm rag
and dont put a whole bunch of makeup on because i believe all people are very pretty and well desired not to have it, animal tested or not

thank you,

Answer 9

all that stuff you use (toner, mosturizer, lotion) is perfect. i have proactive, which has all that, and I got rid of them quickly and that is what also keeps them away

Answer 10

get proactive its awesome