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How To Get Skin That Glows
When it comes to trying to look your best, you have a wide variety of over the counter products on the market. But have you ever heard that less is more? Make sure that you are keeping heavy cosmetics to the bare minimum, no matter how good they claim to be for your skin. Lighter make up is fine when you really need or want to wear it but try to go most days without any makeup at all. Each Read the rest of this entry »
A Brief Look At Acne Laser Surgery
Acne The primary reason for rethinking it, is the cost factor. A single session may cost anywhere in the range of $200-$250. The surgery cannot be completed in a single sitting and has to be continued for at least 2 or 3 sessions. Thus multiple sessions costs get added on. The positive part is that the results are almost instant. This is in contrast to the regular skin lotions and creams that take a long time before any relief is Read the rest of this entry »
Plastic Surgery - Look Forward To Looking In The Mirror
A ‘Face Lift’ or a ‘Rhytidectomy’ is a type of cosmetic or plastic surgery procedure that can give your skin a more youthful glow. It literally means the “surgical removal of unwanted wrinkles” since it is designed to correct sagging facial tissues by tightening the skin of the face and even the neck. Drooping eyelids can also be corrected in this type of procedure. Face lift surgery ranges from simple tightening of the facial tissues in the forehead, for example, Read the rest of this entry »
Skin care book reviews
Skin care books reviewed
Sometimes this blog isn’t enough, we don’t always have all the information. Sometimes it worth investing in a expert book, but which one I hear you say. Well here is a list of our 3 favorites:
The Skin Type Solution: The Revolutionary Guide to Finding and Caring for Your Skin Type
Price: £6.99
This book is like having your very own dermatologist. It talk in really simple terms and provides you with a lot of easy to follow information Dr Leslie Baumann writes in a easy to understand style and people. Common wisdom suggests there are 4 different types of skin dry, oily, combination and sensitive. It is actually more complicated than that, this book breaks down skin types in to 16 different types and help you to indentify your and how best to treat them.
Complexion Perfection: The Lowdown on Achieving Spot-free Skin
Price: £3.99
This is a book in a new series, New York beauty expert Wendy Lewis has distilled her extensive knowledge of skincare, anti-ageing and body contouring. Descibed as a guide to the most important beauty concerns. It act ans a no nonsense guide that just about anybody can follow. Giving guide into a sparkling spot-free complexion, perfect wrinkle-free skin. This book even cover a guide on how to have healthy beauty hair. And as the cheapest in our line up this book is worth twice the cover price.
Price: £31.99
Skin Care: Beyond the Basics, is probable the most complicated out of the books we have chosen here, but we still think it worth a mention. It’s designed as a resource for esthetic students and professional estheticians seeking practical information. But If you really think you know your stuff then this is the book for you it go places where all the other book dare not tread and if you can bear with it, you will get so much more from this book than the other, it miht require a little research though.
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Determine your skin type
The first step in basic skin care is determining what “type” your skin is: Dry, Oily or Combination. Your skin type is determined on the amount of oil your body produces – genes, diet, medications, stress levels and even how you care for your skin affect this process.
The first step in any skin care regimen is to determine your skin type. An easy, simple way to determine skin type is to first wash your face and pat it dry. Then take a few sheets of rice paper or camera lens-cleaning tissue and apply to your face. If the paper sticks or picks up oil spots, you have “oily” skin. If the paper remains dry and does not stick to your face, you have “dry” skin. If the paper picks up oil spots or sticks to the “T-Zone” (forehead, nose, and chin) but not to the cheek area, you have “combination” skin.
-Oily skin is often shiny with larger pores and tends to breakout in blackheads and blemishes.
-Dry skin usually feels tight, especially after cleansing. It has smaller pores and had a tendency towards fine lines and flaking.
-Combination skin has medium sized pores and tends to be dry in the cheek area and oily in the T-Zone. The majority of women have combination-type skin.
Once you have determined your skin type, caring for your skin becomes much easier. Follow these basic steps for brighter, happier skin!
1. Be sure to cleanse twice a day – over cleansing can lead to dryness and irritation and can cause your body to produce more oil than normal. Find a cleanser that works for you. After cleansing, your skin should feel refreshed, not tight or oily. Oily and combination skin usually does better with a light exfoliater mixed into the cleanser (if you have sensitive skin, do not use an exfoliater). Dry skin does better with a moisture-heavy, creamy cleanser.
2. Pat your skin dry – this will prevent the breakdown of collagen in delicate areas such as the eyes.
3. Follow with a toner – this is similar to conditioner for your hair. Toner is conditioner for your pores. It helps to tighten them up and regulate the amount of oil produced.
4. Complete your routine with a moisturizer. Oily skin prefers a light moisturizer while dry skin performs better with a heavier one. Combination skin does well with a light to medium moisturizer.
Should you have trouble determining your skin type or finding a cleanser that works for you, try checking out your local department store. In the beauty and make-up section of the store, you will find several counters with specialists on had to help. They will be able to recommend specific products for your skin type.
If any changes in your skin cleaning regimen cause a severe irritation or a rash, see your doctor or dermatologist.
This post has been submitted by Charlie Wilde. Charlie is also one of the main writers on Modern Cleo and has written many different press releases on oak.