Splashing on lotion and applying a little cream every now and then is not the correct way to take care of your skin. It is far more important than going once a month to a skin care clinic. It is something that should be taken care of with a daily routine. Considering the benefits of a daily routine, it is really not that expensive either. There are some basic procedures that should be followed when getting started in your personal skin care routine.
Before you start with a routine, it is important to determine your skin-type (oily, dry, sensitive, normal etc) and select the personal skin care products that are suitable for you. It is also recommended that you experiment with different products to find what is right for your particular skin. This is a basic 4 step process that should work for most people with the above referenced skin types.
Cleansing is the first process in the routine. Cleansers are made up of three main ingredients, Oil, Water, and Surfactants. The Oil and Surfactants extract the dirt from your skin and the water flushes it away, leaving your skin clean and beautiful. There are a couple of things that you should remember when cleansing. Always make sure that you use a soap-free cleanser. Always use luke warm water instead of hot or cold water. Soap, hot water and cold water can harm your skin. Over cleansing can also harm your skin, so make sure you use things moderately.
The next process in the routine is exfoliation, or removing the dead skin cells. The skin is continuously removing dead skin cells and replacing them with new ones. The only problem is the old ones stay on your skin. So they need to be removed. Although they are dead and have been replaced, they will still absorb the skin care products leaving the new skin cells unprotected. So getting rid of them is very important. For normal to oily skin, four or five times a week is sufficient. For dry skin, one to two times a week would be plenty. In hot or humid weather you can add a couple more days to your exfoliation schedule.
The third process in the personal skin care routine is moisturizing. This is one of the most important steps. Even people with oily skin need moisturizer. Moisturizers not only seal the moisture into your skin cells, but also help attract moisture from the air whenever needed. However, using too much moisturizer can clog your skin pores and end up harming your skin. The amount of moisturizer needed by your skin will become apparent to you within one week of using the moisturizer. Hint: Applying the moisturizer is best when your skin is still damp.
Sunscreen is the last process in your personal skin care routine. Many moisturizers come with sunscreen already in the ingredients. If not, make sure you choose one that will protect you all day long. Even if there are clouds out side it is still important to wear sunscreen.
Once again, always test your products before using large amounts of them on your skin. Find out which products suit you best. What works for one may not always be the case for others. If you have severe sensitivity of the skin, check with your dermatologist first. Get their opinion before you start using any product. It is your skin, so make sure you take care of it. - 17943
Before you start with a routine, it is important to determine your skin-type (oily, dry, sensitive, normal etc) and select the personal skin care products that are suitable for you. It is also recommended that you experiment with different products to find what is right for your particular skin. This is a basic 4 step process that should work for most people with the above referenced skin types.
Cleansing is the first process in the routine. Cleansers are made up of three main ingredients, Oil, Water, and Surfactants. The Oil and Surfactants extract the dirt from your skin and the water flushes it away, leaving your skin clean and beautiful. There are a couple of things that you should remember when cleansing. Always make sure that you use a soap-free cleanser. Always use luke warm water instead of hot or cold water. Soap, hot water and cold water can harm your skin. Over cleansing can also harm your skin, so make sure you use things moderately.
The next process in the routine is exfoliation, or removing the dead skin cells. The skin is continuously removing dead skin cells and replacing them with new ones. The only problem is the old ones stay on your skin. So they need to be removed. Although they are dead and have been replaced, they will still absorb the skin care products leaving the new skin cells unprotected. So getting rid of them is very important. For normal to oily skin, four or five times a week is sufficient. For dry skin, one to two times a week would be plenty. In hot or humid weather you can add a couple more days to your exfoliation schedule.
The third process in the personal skin care routine is moisturizing. This is one of the most important steps. Even people with oily skin need moisturizer. Moisturizers not only seal the moisture into your skin cells, but also help attract moisture from the air whenever needed. However, using too much moisturizer can clog your skin pores and end up harming your skin. The amount of moisturizer needed by your skin will become apparent to you within one week of using the moisturizer. Hint: Applying the moisturizer is best when your skin is still damp.
Sunscreen is the last process in your personal skin care routine. Many moisturizers come with sunscreen already in the ingredients. If not, make sure you choose one that will protect you all day long. Even if there are clouds out side it is still important to wear sunscreen.
Once again, always test your products before using large amounts of them on your skin. Find out which products suit you best. What works for one may not always be the case for others. If you have severe sensitivity of the skin, check with your dermatologist first. Get their opinion before you start using any product. It is your skin, so make sure you take care of it. - 17943
