CLEANSING: It must be carried out every day - evening and morning and every time new make-up is applied in daytime. The cleansing lotion used for cleansing, just like face creams, must be chosen considering the type of complexion. Women who wear makeup carry out a routine of cleansing, toning and moistening turn back the clock each evening, as well as washing the face in the morning. Take 5 minutes to remove old make-up and the grime and grease that have been accumulated during the day.
The traditional way to do it is to start with the cleansing of the lips, with circular moves, then cleansing of the eyes which require a cleansing lotion rich in emollients if it is the case of an obvious make-up. First remove the mascara from the eye-lashes with a well moisturized swab and, after that, using other swabs the eye-lids will be softly cleansed with circular moves. For a deep cleansing, the cleansing lotion s evenly spread on the face and neck with soft upwards moves on the face and up-and-down moves on the neck. To make the job easier keep your hair off your face.
Pour a little face cleansing cream into the palm of one hand and dab it over the nose, chin, forehead and cheeks but remember use two fingers of the other hand. Massage the cream into the skin, starting under the throat, using a gentle upward motion. Gently massage the cream from the eyes to the nose and to the forehead. Massage cream back over the chin, which is particularly prone to blackheads. Use the index finger. Now remove the cream from the face with tissue pads in each hand. Start under the chin and work over the cheeks and on to the forehead.
TONING: Toning lotions are needed for every type of skin even for dry complexion. Toners remove all traces of dirt, make-up or cleanser that remain after cleansing and stimulate the biologic functions of the skin and activate blood circulation, working simultaneously as a tonic on the facial muscles. Immediately after cleansing apply toner to the forehead and cheeks on a pad of wool. Apply the toner to the crevices around the nose and to the crevices around the chin. After cleansing and toning the skin, it is necessary to nourish it.
MOISTURIZING: It is needed to make skin smooth and supple. The face is exposed to the drying effect of the weather, so moisturizers which form a film over the skin contain and augment the natural moisture. Dab moisturizing cream lightly all over the face using index fingers. Press the fingers of both hands into the centre of the forehead and work the cream slowly outwards. Pat the cream gently around the eyes, then around the jaw line, chin and mouth with the middle fingers of both hands.
Usually, the moisturizers that protect the skin are applied mornings once the cleansing and toning of the skin are done. It is also recommended to apply a fine layer of powder, especially in case of an oily complexion, due to its absorptive and protective action.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Homemade scrubs, An easy step to glowing skin
Homemade body scrubs can be easily made out of all natural ingredients. Your scrubs can be pure and gentle without any of the potentially harmful chemicals that are found in many commercial scrubs. For a soothing bath time treat that will give your skin a vividly fresh look. To make a scrub, you need a coarse ingredient with a soothing and moisturizing base. The most popular and practical coarse for homemade body scrubs is sugar. Sugar based body scrub will help your skin rather than harm it.
The best scrub around can be made using these three compounds: Table salt, olive oil, white vinegar. To use this you first need to wash your face with a white cloth and Ivory Soap. Use the above mixture as a scrub. Scrub your face as tightly as easy for you. Use Circular even blows. Continue this scrub process for about 2-3 minutes. Rinse face. Apply a thin layer of olive oil to the face as a moisturizer. If you are going out also apply a thin layer of any good sunscreen. Conduct this treatment daily.
Here is another homemade scrub. Get any type of herbal tea, pour some into a pot. Only pour 1 or 2 tablespoon then pour some sugar and oil in to it (almond, olive, coconut, etc) then break the tea bag open, mix some of the tea leaves in and some coffee beans. Sugar is best for this purpose. This mixture is supposed to be thick and clammy. Add a tiny bit of milk to soften your skin, and then get two or three pinch, and wet this so it becomes kind of watery, and rub gently on to your skin. Don’t rub very hardly because it'll turn red. Then rinse with the cold water.
Use a circular motion to wipe away dead skin cells, and pay extra attention to rough areas like elbows and knees. Allow your scrub to remain on your skin for three to four minutes so that your skin can soak up the nutrients from the fruit, and then wash away your homemade scrub in halfhearted water. Pat your skin dry gently to stick the moisture into your newly exposed fresh layer of shimmering skin.
The best scrub around can be made using these three compounds: Table salt, olive oil, white vinegar. To use this you first need to wash your face with a white cloth and Ivory Soap. Use the above mixture as a scrub. Scrub your face as tightly as easy for you. Use Circular even blows. Continue this scrub process for about 2-3 minutes. Rinse face. Apply a thin layer of olive oil to the face as a moisturizer. If you are going out also apply a thin layer of any good sunscreen. Conduct this treatment daily.
Here is another homemade scrub. Get any type of herbal tea, pour some into a pot. Only pour 1 or 2 tablespoon then pour some sugar and oil in to it (almond, olive, coconut, etc) then break the tea bag open, mix some of the tea leaves in and some coffee beans. Sugar is best for this purpose. This mixture is supposed to be thick and clammy. Add a tiny bit of milk to soften your skin, and then get two or three pinch, and wet this so it becomes kind of watery, and rub gently on to your skin. Don’t rub very hardly because it'll turn red. Then rinse with the cold water.
Use a circular motion to wipe away dead skin cells, and pay extra attention to rough areas like elbows and knees. Allow your scrub to remain on your skin for three to four minutes so that your skin can soak up the nutrients from the fruit, and then wash away your homemade scrub in halfhearted water. Pat your skin dry gently to stick the moisture into your newly exposed fresh layer of shimmering skin.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Facial Mask At Home
- Create a salon like atmosphere while doing a facial at home. Ideally they tie your hair in high ponytail or make you wear a band around head. Choose to do what ever you feel comfortable about.
- Start by splashing tepid water all over your face. Massage your face gently with water. Repeat it twice or thrice and let your face air dry.
- While your face is still damp, massage vitamin E on your face. Let your face soak the oil for 5 minutes or so. Use a mild soap to remove the oil from your face.
- Again splash your face with water at room temperate. Repeat it for 2 or 3 times. Avoid towel drying your face.
- Next make your facial mask. Blend 1 egg white or fresh Aloe Vera juice of same quantity, 2 tsp vegetable oil and 1 tsp pure apple juice in a clean bowl.
- Dip your hands in the facial mask and apply the mask to your skin. Start with your chin, move upwards and then outwards skipping the area around the eyes and lips.
- Now you have to just sit back and relax. Cover your eyes with wet cotton balls or cucumber pieces. The mask has to dry completely. An ideal time for a small nap.
- Mask takes anywhere from 20 – 30 minutes to dry. You feel your skin tightened when the mask is dry. Splash water all over face and gently remove the mask with light massage strokes on your face. Continue doing this till your face is cleared of the entire home made facial mask. Let your face air dry.
Use this home made facial mask once or twice a week or depending up on the time you have on hand. You will feel fresh and have much younger looking face all the time.
- Start by splashing tepid water all over your face. Massage your face gently with water. Repeat it twice or thrice and let your face air dry.
- While your face is still damp, massage vitamin E on your face. Let your face soak the oil for 5 minutes or so. Use a mild soap to remove the oil from your face.
- Again splash your face with water at room temperate. Repeat it for 2 or 3 times. Avoid towel drying your face.
- Next make your facial mask. Blend 1 egg white or fresh Aloe Vera juice of same quantity, 2 tsp vegetable oil and 1 tsp pure apple juice in a clean bowl.
- Dip your hands in the facial mask and apply the mask to your skin. Start with your chin, move upwards and then outwards skipping the area around the eyes and lips.
- Now you have to just sit back and relax. Cover your eyes with wet cotton balls or cucumber pieces. The mask has to dry completely. An ideal time for a small nap.
- Mask takes anywhere from 20 – 30 minutes to dry. You feel your skin tightened when the mask is dry. Splash water all over face and gently remove the mask with light massage strokes on your face. Continue doing this till your face is cleared of the entire home made facial mask. Let your face air dry.
Use this home made facial mask once or twice a week or depending up on the time you have on hand. You will feel fresh and have much younger looking face all the time.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Do you know about mineral makeup?
The current trend in the cosmetics industry is mineral makeup. This essential make-up is promoted to embody a more healthy and more substantial choice than conventional make-up. Certain components which are believed irritants are left out of the construct of mineral make-up cosmetics. Some of these irritants include: talcum, perfumes, dyestuffs, oils and preservatives.
Nowadays health conscious women have changed over to mineralized make-up cosmetics for their beauty requirements. Cosmetic companies are in ferocious rivalry to proffer mineralized make-up to consumers. These companies are entrusting a lot of money and time into the research and emergence of fresh lines of mineralized cosmetics.
Mineral face make-up can incorporate many ingredients, including mica. To be useable, the mica is crushed into a powder - the more fine-grained the grind, the silkier the make-up. After it’s crushed, pigments are added in numerous colors. Mineralized make-up is exploding in popularity as a dependable for you alternative to heavy chemical make-up. It is also very economical to use as only tiny amounts are needed for each application.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
A Guide to Proper Skin Care
When it comes to proper skin care, there are many important things to know. After all, you are going to be living in your skin for the rest of your life, so keep it looking and feeling healthy and beautiful. Your skin is the most noticeable part of your body, and the best way to achieve proper skin care is to start incorporating a few important steps into your daily routine. Simply by adding these few extra steps to your regular skin care routine, you will notice almost immediate results.
Cleanse
Cleansing is one of the most important steps, but before you choose a proper face cleanser you need to determine what your skin type is. The basic types are oily, normal, dry, or sensitive. If you are not sure which type you have, it isn’t hard to find out. All you do is wash your face and pat dry, making sure not to rub because this can tear the skin. Now take a few pieces of rice paper and press on different spots of your face. If your skin is oily, the paper will stick. If the paper falls right off, then your skin is dry. If it sticks a bit but then falls off, you most likely have a normal or combination skin type.
Now comes the hard part. You have to find a good cleanser that your skin is going to respond well to. This can be particularly difficult if you have sensitive skin, because many products will be too harsh for you to use. Even if you have oily skin, you want to avoid bar soaps, as they are much too rough on the skin, especially on the face where the skin is most delicate. One of the most important skin care rules of all is to not cleanse too often—typically washing once in the morning and once at night should be enough.
Exfoliate
Another critical part of skin care is exfoliation. Regularly exfoliating your face is especially important, because it will help get rid of dead skin cells and leave your skin looking healthy and smooth. Exfoliating is simple. All you need to do is lightly moisten your face, then, using a loofah, rub a dollop of exfoliating cleanser on your face. You can use sugar or any other grainy products as well. Rub in circular motions, avoiding scrubbing too hard under the eyes because the skin there is very thin. Continue rubbing for a few minutes, then rinse off your face with warm to cool water.
Moisture
Moisturizing is the next important step in any skin care routine, even if you have very oily skin. You need to use some type of moisturizer, especially after cleaning and exfoliating the face. Moisturizers work by sealing moisture into the skin, and it also ensures that the skin is smooth and supple. The best way to do this is by using your fingertips. Dot the moisturizing cream around the area of your face, and then gently massage the cream into your face, making sure to get around your T-zone area, which is down the nose and across the forehead. Make sure that while you are massaging the cream you are using alternating strokes and never over-moisturize, as this can cause your skin to look oily.
Proper skin care is critical to looking and feeling healthy and youthful, and by taking proper care of your skin now, you will be doing yourself a great justice in the future. Your skin will remain soft, smooth, and supple, even as you age.
Cleanse
Cleansing is one of the most important steps, but before you choose a proper face cleanser you need to determine what your skin type is. The basic types are oily, normal, dry, or sensitive. If you are not sure which type you have, it isn’t hard to find out. All you do is wash your face and pat dry, making sure not to rub because this can tear the skin. Now take a few pieces of rice paper and press on different spots of your face. If your skin is oily, the paper will stick. If the paper falls right off, then your skin is dry. If it sticks a bit but then falls off, you most likely have a normal or combination skin type.
Now comes the hard part. You have to find a good cleanser that your skin is going to respond well to. This can be particularly difficult if you have sensitive skin, because many products will be too harsh for you to use. Even if you have oily skin, you want to avoid bar soaps, as they are much too rough on the skin, especially on the face where the skin is most delicate. One of the most important skin care rules of all is to not cleanse too often—typically washing once in the morning and once at night should be enough.
Exfoliate
Another critical part of skin care is exfoliation. Regularly exfoliating your face is especially important, because it will help get rid of dead skin cells and leave your skin looking healthy and smooth. Exfoliating is simple. All you need to do is lightly moisten your face, then, using a loofah, rub a dollop of exfoliating cleanser on your face. You can use sugar or any other grainy products as well. Rub in circular motions, avoiding scrubbing too hard under the eyes because the skin there is very thin. Continue rubbing for a few minutes, then rinse off your face with warm to cool water.
Moisture
Moisturizing is the next important step in any skin care routine, even if you have very oily skin. You need to use some type of moisturizer, especially after cleaning and exfoliating the face. Moisturizers work by sealing moisture into the skin, and it also ensures that the skin is smooth and supple. The best way to do this is by using your fingertips. Dot the moisturizing cream around the area of your face, and then gently massage the cream into your face, making sure to get around your T-zone area, which is down the nose and across the forehead. Make sure that while you are massaging the cream you are using alternating strokes and never over-moisturize, as this can cause your skin to look oily.
Proper skin care is critical to looking and feeling healthy and youthful, and by taking proper care of your skin now, you will be doing yourself a great justice in the future. Your skin will remain soft, smooth, and supple, even as you age.
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