Facial Skin Care Tips
It is important to know the nature or type of your facial skin which falls into into four categories of a) oily b) dry c) combination and d) sensitive types; generally the type determines the exact skin care regimen.
Irrespective of your skin type, washing it with lukewarm water is of paramount importance as it helps to remove dirt clogging the pores.
However, over washing should be avoided as it may dry out your skin. Bedtime washing before pushing off to bed, followed by washing early in the morning with splashes of lukewarm water is good enough.
Cleansing is also required following the use of high doses of cosmetics such as foundation, rouge or blushers.
As far as the use of cleanser is concerned, it should be selected keeping in mind ones skin type.
Oil free cleanser of the mild variety should be used for those with oily and sensitive skin type, susceptible to acne, sunburns and rashes.
On the other hand, those with dry skin should cleanse using an oily cream based cleanser and those enriched with natural oils.
The use of detergent based bar soap should be strictly avoided.
Cleansing followed by scrubbing is an important constituent of the facial skin care regimen, as it serves to bring about the removal of the outermost layer of dead cells.
Scrubbing or exfoliating which can be carried out weekly with the help of facial scrubs or peels serves to revitalize &enhance the glow of one's complexion.
It makes sense to go for a mildly gentle scrub or peel enriched with the natural goodness of herbs.
Homemade scrubs with the purpose of getting rid of the dull and unevenly appearing dead skin layer is one of the best possible options.
Scrub consisting of ground oat meal in addition to honey can be easily prepared at home; for the weekly application of the same.
The applied scrub may be removed subsequently by splashes of water.
In course of cleansing or scrubbing, gentle massaging with insistence on circular movement should be resorted to.
It is better to avoid the use of chemical peels, except under the due supervision of medical practitioners or specialists dealing particularly with it.
Weekly scrubbing or exfoliation is to be followed by toning and moisturizing. Moisturizing serves to rejuvenate the skin.
While it is a must for those with dry skin, the ones having oily skin should also moisturize occasionally. But moisturizing should be avoided by those susceptible to pimples and acne.
Different herbal based toners are available for dry and oily skins. Toner consisting of 'jojoba oil' may prove to be effective for the ones having oily skin, while the ones with dry skin may fall back upon the one based on witch hazel.
Monthly use of facial pack based on mud and other herbal content is also good for toning the skin.
Combination of water and rose extracts is also good for adding zeal to aging skin.
Protection of skin from the damaging ultra violet rays of sun is also of paramount importance. So application of sun protective formula, with the minimum content of 'spf-15' is also necessary.
Balanced diet with an emphasis on fresh leafy vegetables &fruits, adequate consumption of water for the due removal of toxic wastes and moderate amount of facial exercises should also count amongst facial skin care tips as they play an effective role in contributing to the glow of your facial skin.
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