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Skin Care Tips
Perfect
skin is
probably the most highly desired element of beauty and for
many people, it's also the most elusive. "If you were born
with lovely skin, consider yourself lucky," . "For the rest of
us, the quest for a good complexion often proves frustrating,
as so much of what affects our skin is completely out of our
control."
Genetics play a big part no potions or lotions will
ever change the genetics of your skin. Stress is another
r
detrimental factor; it can overdry already dry skin and
trigger breakouts in oily or difficult skin.
The secret to beautiful skin, then, lies in taking care
of the issues you can control getting adequate sleep,
drinking plenty of water, engaging in physical activity. "Good
skin is not just about what you put on your skin,but how you
conduct your life."
So think ahead. Be aware that both smoking and sun
worshipping can age your face measurably. "My advice is to be
your own skin expert," says Brown. Look at your face in the
mirror and see what's going on. If it's summer, your face may
be drier on the surface thanks to air conditioning but
oilier underneath. If it's the middle of winter, or if you're
traveling a lot by plane, chances are, your skin is super-dry.
The idea is not to have just one product or one daily routine,
but a flexible program that makes your skin healthy, smooth
and clear.Below, a sample routine.
Clean and clear
Start by cleansing dry or sensitive skin with a gentle,
non-stripping gel cleanser. If you have oily, acne-prone skin,
find a gentle gel formula that's made specifically for your
skin type, and follow with a non-alcoholic toner. Those
containing alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) work especially well to
help smooth the skins texture.
Scrub-a-dub-dub On
days when you really need to exfoliate, use a gentle, grainy
scrub (skip this step if you've got sensitive skin). If you've
got oily skin, you'll want to exfoliate twice weekly,
concentrating on blackhead-prone areas like the nose and
chin.
Do the
dew If
your skin is dry, use a rich moisturizer that absorbs
completely into your skin. At night, use an even heavier
moisturizing cream. And if you have any extremely dry spots,
apply an AHA lotion all over your face and a richer hydrating
cream on those areas. Remember, you don't have to treat your
whole face in the same way. Oilier skin types should opt for
either a gel, oil-free moisturizer or mattefying cream. Before
applying your makeup, take a minute to brush your hair or
teeth while your moisturizer absorbs.
Look, Ma, no hands
Without even realizing it, you may be wiping
away makeup and adding oil and dirt particles to your skin to
boot. Try to keep your hands away from your face during the
day. Catch yourself if you pull on your eyelashes or rub your
chin.Habits like these are difficult to changebut both your
makeup and general comportment will benefit if you
stop.
Take it off At
the end of the day, start your cleansing process all over
again. Use a non-oily eye makeup remover on a clean cotton pad
to wipe away mascara, liner and shadow. Oily removers can
aggravate eyes and cause makeup to travel all over your face,
making it more difficult to wash off. Once your eye makeup is
removed, use your cleansing gel to remove all foundation,
concealer and powder. Then dip a Q-tip into the remover and
run it gently over your eyelashes to eliminate any residual
mascara.
When to
go pro When
things get serious and you can't handle a skin-care problem on
your own," says Brown, "don't waste your time and money at the
cosmetic counter seek professional help." Glycolic peels or
an exolift treatment (in which a liquid polymer is applied to
the skin with tape, taking dirt and grime with it when the
tape is removed) are two excellent in-office dermatology
processes for troubled skin.
For more information, contact a dermatologist.
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