Nice and Cleansed Skin | Girlish Stuff

December 6th, 2009 at 3:05 pm -

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A thorough facial cleansing is the basis for beautiful skin and fresh complexion. Facial skin needs the most care. T zone is oily, cheeks are dry and the skin around the eyes is particularly sensitive. Dust particles from the air, sebum and sweat secreted by the skin, are accumulated on the skin. These should be eliminated. However, after cleansing skin must not remain unprotected, dried out or irritated.

Facial Cleansing

A product for facial cleansing is a true friend of the skin. Besides cleansing, it provides the protection necessary. A cleansing product should be enriched with moisturizing substances such as hyaluronic acid, herbal extracts and vitamins (E and C). These ingredients slow down skin aging and the appearance of wrinkles. Tonic removes previously applied skin cleansers from the skin. Some people believe that after cleansing tonic is unnecessary. But it is important because it helps dry skin to establish the natural pH value. Also, tonic eliminates dirt particles and impurities that remain on the skin even after cleansing. Lightly dabbed on the face, it gives the skin moisture and relieves from tightness.

Advice. Regardless of whether your skin is oily or dry, do not use tonic with alcohol. Alcohol excessively dries the skin. That is why oily skin will secrete even more sebum, and dry skin will respond by peeling and redness.

Proper Use. Apply a little bit of facial cleansing lotion. Massage gently, in circular moves, first the forehead, part around the eyes, and then nose. Bottom-up, in wide circular moves, massage cheeks and part around the lips. Do not forget the neck and cleavage. Rinse the face using a cotton ball or a special sponge soaked in lukewarm water, and then dry it by dabbing with a towel. Soak a piece of cotton in tonic and go over the face in gentle horizontal moves (from the middle towards the edges). Dry the face by dabbing with a towel.

Lotions. If you do not have problems with facial skin and you do not use a lot of makeup, a non-rinsing product for face cleansing is enough. Wet wipes (soaked in cleaner) are also practical.

Proper Use. Apply the lotion to a cotton ball. Lightly go over the face from the middle towards the edges. Make a circle around the eyes. Repeat if necessary.

Soap and water. Soaps that are used daily are alkaline. Soap ingredients wash grease and moisture from the skin that reacts by irritation and itching. These contribute to faster aging of the skin. For facial cleansing use only special soaps for sensitive skin that protect the natural acidity of the skin.

Proper Use. Get your face damped with water. Make mild foam and apply to the face. If you want to thoroughly cleanse face, massage your skin with a soft facial brush. Rinse face with lukewarm water.

A product for eye makeup removal. Cleansing products (lotion, oil, emulsions) are chosen depending on the type of makeup that is to be removed. When you remove makeup from the eyelids, it is important not to rub too much or you will damage sensitive skin around the eyes and small wrinkles will be created.

Proper Use. Soak a piece of cotton in lukewarm water and drain. Place a piece of cotton on closed eyes and wait several seconds to remove the makeup. Carefully pull the piece of cotton towards the outer corner of the eye (below).

Advice. If you wear contact lenses you should not use products that contain oils.