Hello HSY!! Now Heres something I can definitely help with...
First thing you need to do before you know about caring for your skin is know your skin type!
OUR SKIN
The skin forms the outer covering of the body. We are born with a smooth and soft skin. With the passage of time the skin looses its fine texture, due to constant exposure to pollution, grime and the adversities of weather conditions. But with proper care, we can maintain the beauty of the skin. It is necessary to understand the nature of the skin to give it the proper care it needs. Using the right products for the skin, can keep the complexion fresh and clean. Knowing the type and texture of your skin is important for choosing the right products for your skin.
TYPES OF SKIN
Skin can be divided into various types according to its texture. It is essential to know the various types of skin, so that its treatment can be done accordingly.
Normal Skin
It has a fine even texture with a supple and smooth surface. It has a proper balance between oil and moisture contents and is therefore moist and neither greasy nor dry. It looks clear and does not develop spots and blemishes. The pores of the skin are fine and barely visible. It reflects good health and needs gentle treatment.
Dry skin
Dry skin has a dry parched appearance and has a tendency to flake easily. It is prone to wrinkles and lines. It is due to the inability to retain moisture as well as the insufficient production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. Dry skin often has problems in cold weather and ages faster than normal or oily skin. Constant protection is very important. It needs a moisturiser during the day and a good cream at night.
Oily skin
This type of skin is caused by the over secretion of sebum making the skin surface oily. The excess oil on the surface of the skin attracts dirt and dust from the environment. oily skin is also prone to black heads, white heads, spots, pimples and such skin will never be clear. This type of skin needs to be cleansed thoroughly.
Combination skin
This type of skin is most common. As the name suggests, it is a combination of both oily and dry skin with certain areas of the face oily and the rest dry. Usually there is a Central greasy panel consisting of the forehead, nose and chin and a dry panel consisting of cheeks and the areas around the eyes and mouth. The greasy central panel is referred to as T - Zone. In such cases, each part of the face should be treated accordingly - the dry areas as for dry skin and the central panel as for oily skin.
Sensitive skin
This type of skin has a fine texture and is very sensitive to changes in the climate. They show the disadvantage of bleaching, Waxing, threading etc.
Now Before I tell you more about skin care, I need to tell you that just applying expensive products on your skin will not give you healthy beautiful radiant skin. For this you need to have a healthy, well balanced diet which includes lots of vegetables, fruits, etc. Also you must drink at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday and follow a good exercise regime. Adequate Sleep, and avoidance of strong cosmetics! All this will give you long term beautiful skin (my grandmom's personal experience, she is still very beautiful and has radiant skin even at the age of 79 and has very few wrinkles!)
Now Lets take Care of your Skin: Heres a 4 step process which every supermodel will vouch for!!
Cleansing
Cleansing is the first essential step in your daily skin care routine. Cleansing the face 2-3 times a day; is adequate for normal skin. If your skin is oily a more frequent cleansing i.e. 4-5 times a day is necessary. If your skin is dry it is best to avoid frequent washing and you may have to use a suitable oil-based cosmetic cleanser instead of soap, which has a dry effect.
There are several alternatives to soap and water cleansing. Cleansers can be in the form of creams, milks, lotions, gels and liquids. All are, a mixture of oil, wax and water which have been formulated to suit different skin types. A cotton -pad dipped in fresh milk available at home, is an equally effective cleanser.
The right way to apply cleansers and creams on your face is in an upward and outward movement. The skin should not be stretched, dragged or pulled. Leave the cleanser on for a minute or two so as to loosen the dirt and make up. Remove it either using a cotton wool or with a tissue paper, again using an upward and out ward movement. Finally rinse with water.
Freshening or Toning
The skin care products include cosmetics like skin fresheners, toners and astringents which basically contains alcohol and water. These products are used after cleansing the skin to freshen and tone up the skin, they also restore the acid/ alkali balance of the skin. Having cleansed, wipe away any last traces of dirt or oil with a skin freshener or toner (cleansing milk) which suits your skin type. Non alcoholic freshener are for dry and sensitive skin. Those with alcohol (astringent) are for oily skin. People with combination skin should use toner and astringent.
Mosturising
Regular use of a suitable moisturiser benefits your skin. The moisturiser not only replaces the water lost from the skin but also prevents its loss to the surroundings. It protects the skin against the drying influences of the environment such as the effects of the sun, cold and heat. Tinted moisturiser are very helpful under foundation. It always keep the make up moist.
A moisturiser is particularly helpful for dry skins. Oil free moisturisers can be used for oily skins.
There are two types of moisturisers: Oil - in water emulsions and water -in -oil emulsions. The moisturiser you select should suit your skin type. For normal skins, a water based moisturiser containing a little oil is suitable. Sensitive skins and dry skins need moisturisers having a high oil content.
Protecting
The sun, is the environmental factor that is most harmful to the health and appearance of the skin. Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight can cause permanent damage to the skin. It can cause the skin to sag, lose elasticity and form wrinkles. Severe sunburn can even cause skin cancer.
Sunscreen and foundation protects the skin against the damaging ultraviolet rays. It also shields your face from direct contact with dirt or pollutants in the air and helps the skin against loosing its necessary moisture.
Sunscreen's come in lotions and creams. A sunscreen with the sun protection factor (SPF) of number 10 can block most of the sun's ultraviolet radiations before it can damage the skin. The SPF number indicates the length of time, the product will protect the skin. Sunscreen's should be applied at least 10 minutes before you go out in the sun.
Now heres one more step which you dont need to do daily but weekly.
Masks
Basically all face masks have some sort of a cleansing action. Various ingredients are used in the masks, depending on the skin type. Clay, forms an important constituent of many face masks. They help to remove dirt, sebum, and dead skin so that the skin looks clean, soft and youthful.
Fullers earth is a special type of clay often used in face packs. It contains aluminium silicate. As it dries on the skin, it absorbs the superficial dead cells and blots up any excessive oil on the skin. It is therefore excellent for an oily skin but should not be used on dry skin. Kaolin is also a fine clay which has been used for tummy upsets because it absorbs toxins from the system. It removes grime, oils and dead cells. Kaolin is also best for oily skin and best avoided for dry skin.
Another ingredient of some of the masks is the peeling or the exfoliating agent-these remove the top layer of dead cells from the skin, leaving behind fresh youthful skin. Oatmeal and bran are the commonly used peelers. Oatmeal is obtained from oats which is rich in Vitamin B and Vitamin E
Also added to many masks are natural ingredients-cucumbers, curds, lemon juice and Brewer's Yeast. It restores the acid / alkali balance of the skin.
If you want more information on Home made Face Masks you can check the following link:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AinPkh98BEuVBDoKptvTH2Xty6IX?qid=20070513104704AAqFpCi&show=7#profile-info-46a50bc7c376c2d42a73e8a7097e69dfaa
My brother and I follow this routine since we were teenagers and till date we havent had to visit a parlour for any skin problems! Hope this helps you like it has helped us!
Cheers!
2007-05-18 03:33:54
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Each and every person wants a clean and radiant skin. Some spend fortunes on cosmetic products that will lighten the skin and remove all the imperfections, others spend their money on esthetic operations in the hope that their skin will look perfect. Lastly, there are people trying to fake a healthy skin by using all kinds of makeup that will cover the imperfections and leave the impression that the skin is healthy and has no scars, wrinkles or spots.
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2016-04-22 10:25:28
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-12-23 21:49:53
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wow RELI. ok well there is tones to know this is the begining.
1. The three golden rules to perfect skin: cleanse,tone,moisturise ( investing in a good moisturiser always pays off)
2. The abouve are soo important, but it also depends on ur skin type. You didnt mention what type u were but there are many products out there to suit your type i.e oily, dry or combination skin.
3. Another thing that is realy important is your diet and thats were it starts with skin. Your skin will reflect your diet so make sure you drink lots of water an eat fruit an veg.
4. Another additional thing you should add to your cleanse tone, moisturise beauty regime is exfoiliating once a day. It removes dead skin cells and improves the texture of your skin.
5. Remember though that you have tp keep to the regime otherwise you wont see results!!!+
6. oh an one more thing, if u can, have a facial once a mounth its an instant lift for your skin it looks ever soooo radient after.
hope this helps!!
2007-05-18 03:26:59
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2007-05-18 09:34:24
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answered by Anonymous
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The secret is always clean your face thoroughly either with a non perfumed soap and water or a face cleanser. Then use a toner to close the pores. Finally, and I cannot stress this more is use a moisturizer both morning and night and one that suits your skin type.
If you are up to it try a face mask now and again this will clean your skin even further an leave it feeling soft as well as cleansed.
This regime will keep you younger looking as well...an added bonus.
2007-05-18 03:40:43
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answered by Flickster 1
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The most important way to care for your skin is to protect it from the damaging rays of the sun. Ultraviolet radiation damages the skin and can lead to wrinkles, premature aging, age spots, and cancer. Take extra precautions to make sure your skin is not exposed to the sun's rays. Use a natural sunscreen, or a moisturizer that contains sunscreen (at least SPF 15) everyday. Your skin does need some sunlight - 10-15 minutes of direct exposure daily.
2014-07-16 03:22:04
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answered by Anonymous
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Skin care has to do with taking care of your body with good hygiene. Just as showers are important daily, it is also important to wash your face twice a day if possible - once in the morning and once at night. You can use a basic cleanser that you can pick up at Target or Walmart or you can buy something a little more expensive like ProActive Solution. By washing your face, you are removing dead skin cells and cleaning your pores. When you take care of your face and skin, you'll have less wrinkles (as long as you limit tanning) and you'll have a healthier complexion.
After you cleanse (wash) your face, follow up with a toning solution or at least, if anything, lotion for your face. It's important to use a lotion with an SPF if possible.
In addition to taking care of your face, take care of the rest of your body as well by utilizing lotion and non harsh soaps for body wash, etc.
Good luck!
2007-05-18 03:21:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Knowing your skin type is very important, also if there is a specific condition you are trying to correct make sure you are using products that are designed to treat your specific skin condition.
Skin care is part of all around health and diet, exercise, and avoiding over exposure to sun is critical and will reflect a youth full radiant skin complexion.
2014-08-18 07:49:07
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answered by Anonymous
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2015-05-04 16:06:29
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