Unless you want your skin to end up looking like an old potato,
it is essential to take care of it. Most children's skin is
beautiful and needs nothing more than the care of sunscreen when
they go outside, but once they reach their teens, all sorts of
problems begin to manifest. Acne is one of these, but even if
you are fortunate enough to escape acne, you still need to take
care of your skin. Most people know if their skin is oily or
dry. Often skin that is a bit oily has dry patches in a
T-section that includes the nose. If your skin seems dry and
scaly here, you should apply moisturizer to it, but astringents
to the oily part. The skin around the eyes is more tender and
fine and should be treated with a product especially designed
for it.
There are many products on the market and it might be perplexing
to know which one is right for you. Seek the help of a
beautician if necessary. There are some fun and inexpensive
products you can make from the ingredients in your kitchen
cupboard.
Oatmeal paste. Mix 2 tbsp oatmeal, 4 tbsp plain yoghurt, 1 tbsp
lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1 tsp olive oil
together. Massage into the skin, rinse off after about 4/5
minutes. This is great for oily or irritated skin. You can put a
handful of oatmeal into the toe of your old pantyhose and use it
to scrub your whole body, too.
Mask to treat wrinkles. Beat 1 egg into 2 tbsp of milk. Wash
your skin first then gently dab this concoction on. Rinse with
warm water after 4/5 minutes. Add moisturizer.
If brown spots trouble you, use a vitamin C lotion under your
make-up. This will help to neutralize free radicals that
sabotage your skin after exposure to sunlight. Revlon has a
sunscreen that contains vitamin C in it already.
Copper peptide is one of the newest patented ingredients that
works against sagging. It is an antioxidant thought to stimulate
the production of collagen and elastin in the skin.
Neutrogena has a range of non-soap, skin-care products
available. One of them is Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion
that combines vitamins A, C and E with alpha-hydroxy acids to
create a light lotion for delicate skin. Cetaphil is a good
moisturizer for delicate skins and can be used on all parts of
the body, while Lac-Hydrin 5 is excellent for scaly patches and
dry, rough skin.
From about age 30 the skin's natural ability to get rid of dead
skin is impaired and this makes it look dull. Exfoliating your
skin regularly, will keep it in good condition and help to
create that translucent look. Look for products that contain
alpha-, beta-, and poly-hydroxy acids. They will help slough off
the dead skin, bringing fresh new cells to the surface.
Be sure to remove make-up every night and cleanse with a gentle
toner, but if you do nothing to your skin except wear sunscreen
that your skin will be able to rejuvenate itself to a great
degree, and give wrinkles and crinkle the flick.
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