| Step 1: Decide what type of skin you have.This is | | | | combat any concerns you might have for your |
| important so you know how to care for your skin | | | | skin. Just remember not to keep your mask on |
| and what products to use. There are 3 basic skin | | | | for more than 15 minutes because you could |
| types: dry, oily and combination skin types.Type 1: | | | | actually burn your skin. All masks should not be |
| Dry SkinDry skin occurs when the dermis does | | | | applied on the eyes (there are eye masks |
| not secrete enough oil, or sebum. The result is | | | | specifically formulated for this delicate area) and |
| tight, drawn, flaky skin and a dull complexion. In | | | | should be washed off with a warm face cloth.So |
| more extreme cases, dry skin lacks elasticity and | | | | how often should you really be doing all of this ? |
| can be extremely sensitive to the sun, wind, and | | | | Cleansing, toning and moisturising should happen |
| cold temperatures.Type 2: Oily SkinThis type of | | | | twice daily; morning and night. You can exfoliate |
| skin has over-reactive oil producing glands, which | | | | and give yourself a mask every one to two |
| makes the face shiny, especially the forehead, | | | | weeks depending on your skincare concerns.Here |
| down the central panel of your nose and the chin | | | | are the steps you should follow for your day to |
| (the T-zone). The pores of this skin type are | | | | day routine:1. Cleanse2. Tone3. MoisturiseAnd here |
| enlarged making it prone to blackhead, pimple and | | | | are the steps to be followed on the days you |
| acne. Oily skin needs special cleansing to keep the | | | | choose to also exfoliate and apply a mask:1. |
| pores unclogged.Type 3: Combination SkinPeople | | | | Cleanse2. Tone3. Exfoliate4. Tone5. Mask6. Tone7. |
| with combination skin typically have some oily skin | | | | MoisturiseThis may seem like a lot to do but your |
| and either normal or dry skin on different parts of | | | | every day routine shouldn't take more than 3 |
| their face. Normal skin has a balanced oil and | | | | minutes and your weekly routine no more than |
| water content and feels smooth and velvety, not | | | | 20 minutes.Step 3. Choose appropriate skincare |
| dry or oily. Normal skin is evenly toned with tiny, | | | | products for your skin typeYour beauty specialist |
| generally unclogged pores. After a wash it feels | | | | will be able to advise you on the best products |
| smooth and comfortable. Normal skin only | | | | for your skin type and skin care routine.Step 4. |
| occasionally breaks out in spots.Combination: | | | | Lifestyle impacts on the health and appearance of |
| Normal to OilPeople with normal to oily skin | | | | your skin, here are some lifestyle tips for |
| generally have normal skin on their cheeks and | | | | enhancing your skin's appearance:1. Avoid over |
| oily skin with enlarged pores on their T zone, the | | | | exposure to the sun.Sun damage leads to |
| area that stretches across the forehead and | | | | hyper-pigmentation (brown spots) which can |
| down the nose and chin. The T-zone needs extra | | | | develop into serious skin disease. Excessive |
| attention as spots may often break out in this | | | | exposure can also exaggerate and thicken fine |
| area.Combination: Dry to OilyThis skin type is also | | | | lines. Use an SPF 15 or higher foundation or sun |
| marked by oily skin in the T zone and dry, taut | | | | cream on all exposed skin, especially on your |
| skin on the cheeks.Step 2: Develop a good daily | | | | face.2. Don't smokeEasier said than done for |
| Skincare regime.There are 3 steps to basic daily | | | | smokers but please remember your skin is a |
| skincare:a. Cleansingb. Toningc. MoisturisingLet's | | | | large organ and it needs a lot of circulation. |
| break down each step.Cleansing does just that, it | | | | Smoking impairs circulation dramatically. That's |
| cleans your skin. By cleansing, you are removing | | | | why smokers' skin can look dull and gray3. Get |
| any dirt, oil, bacteria and makeup.Toning does | | | | adequate rest and nutritionEat right and get plenty |
| three things: it removes anything that your | | | | of rest. Keep vitamins such as C and E in your |
| cleanser didn't already take care of, it restores | | | | diet regime.4. Protect yourself from stress - both |
| the pH level of your skin and it prepares your skin | | | | emotional and environmental stress.5. Touch your |
| to receive the moisturiser.Moisturising helps to seal | | | | face less and wash your hands more!It's very |
| in your skin's natural oils and it acts as a barrier | | | | tempting to pick, poke, squeeze, and scratch in |
| between your skin and the environment. Even oily | | | | front of the mirror. But the more you traumatize |
| skin needs a moisturiser, but chose a light product. | | | | the skin, the greater your risk of scarring. Apply |
| It is best to moisturize immediately after applying | | | | treatment products and let them work.6. Keep |
| toner. Moisturising is something everyone of | | | | your makeup clean.Replace the sponges in your |
| every skin type should do, including those with oil | | | | compact on a regular basis.7. Exercise.Exercise |
| rich skin.Besides these daily steps you should also, | | | | promotes capillary functioning which can decrease |
| less frequently, exfoliate and use a facial | | | | premature aging. It also increases oxygen to the |
| mask.Exfoliation allows you to remove dead skin | | | | tissues which helps skin look young.Donna is a |
| cells sitting on the surface of your skin. The | | | | trained makeup artist with her own beauty |
| circular motion in which exfoliating should be | | | | business. As both a business women and a mom |
| performed also helps to stimulate your skin | | | | with 2 children Donna understands the time |
| allowing oxygen to come to the surface. | | | | pressures on women today and through this, and |
| Exfoliating is a crucial step for those with either | | | | other articles, has endeavored to take the |
| dry skin or those with dehydrated oil rich | | | | complexity out of looking great with some "busy |
| skin.Facial masks give you an extra boost to | | | | women friendly" beauty tips and advice. |