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Ø Start
simple. You
do not need expensive products to care for your skin.
Gentle cleansers or soaps are usually enough for the daily
cleansing of your skin.
Ø Start
early. People
tend to think that skin hygiene can be postponed indefinitely.
This is not the case if you want to have healthy skin in your
old age. Start pampering and protecting your skin so
it can stay fresh as you age.
Ø Use
mild soap cleansers. Harsh
cleansers contain chemicals that can dissolve your skin’s
natural protein and oil. Cleansing products should be as
chemical-free as possible. Deodorant soaps shouldn't be used
on your face. They are made of strong chemicals and also leave
a detergent film behind. This may irritate your skin and will
clog your pores. Go natural.
Ø Use
lukewarm water.
The water used on your face should always be lukewarm. Too hot can scald or even burn your skin.
Too cold water can actually dry your skin.
Ø Be
gentle. Some
people tend to think they ought to scrub their skin raw, but
this is one of the things to avoid. You should instead be
careful not to damage or tear your skin. Exfoliating it will
actually help remove dead skin cells but go easy so it will
not hurt you.
Ø Tone
it. Toning helps keep the skin clear
and firm.
The best tones around are those containing alpha
hydroxy acids and glycolic. You should avoid those containing alcohol and
those
that are marked photosensitive.
Ø Moisturize
it. Moisturizers
help prevent water loss by either drawing moisture to the
outer layer of the skin, or coating the skin's surface with a
layer of substance, sealing moisture into the skin. The best
substances for an intensive moisture treatment are pure
vitamin E, or Aloe Vera oil. The oil is available in liquid
form. Alternatively just
break open a capsule and apply the oil directly to the skin.
This is a great treatment for the sensitive skin under your
eyes. Remember it is very
important to moisturize this sensitive area of the face. It is
one of the first places to show age because the under-eye skin
secretes none of the necessary oils on its own.
Take good care of your skin. You have to do it
yourself.
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