Basics of Skin Care
By Krizia
Different skin care options
With thousands of skin products on the market, the basics of skincare can seem overwhelming. The truth is that if you want great skin, you do need to gather information before you even step into your favourite department store, spa or cosmetic spa.
Our skins are plagued with sun damage, stress, poor diets, hormonal changes and air pollution. With so many skin damaging components in our everyday lives, there is a great need for counteraction. You can counteract these damaging components with great skin products.
One of the basics of skin care is using lotion everyday. Moisturizing creams or lotions (lotions are best for oily skin or combination skin) are extremely important because they help the skin maintain its moisture. Hydration is a key to having great skin as you age.
Skin that is not properly hydrated will become dry, dull, and irritated.
There are different types of moisturizing creams or lotions for different areas of skin however. If you have oily skin, acne prone skin or combination skin, you should always use a moisturizing lotion that is hypoallergenic as well as one that will not clog your pores.
A quick useful note: facial lotions tend to be referred to as moisturizers, while lotions for other areas of your body are usually called body lotions. Make sure you are using the proper type of lotion on each area of your body. Body lotions are often too harsh for your face. Lotions are also broken up into moisturizing intensities. If you have dry skin, you will need more moisture.
If you have oily skin, do not make the mistake of thinking you don’t need lotion, oily skin that is not hydrated will become troublesome. Your skin is producing oil because your hydration levels are off. Use a light moisturizer for oily skin.
Ointments are most often used for skin problems. You will often see ointments being used for eczema, rashes, or hives.
If you are looking for a once or twice a week pick-me-up for your skin, a mask is the way to go. Masks can be found for any skin types. They also come in many varieties containing many different ingredients. You can find masks with mud components to soothe and smooth your skin. You can also find masks that will help with acne. All masks work to help tighten your facial pores and smooth your skin’s appearance.
Masks should be used once or twice a week. Most masks are made so that you just apply them to your skin and wait. While you wait the mask will begin to dry and you may feel your face tightening. This is normal and indicates the mask is doing its job. After waiting for 10 to 20 minutes, you will need to rinse the mask off of your face. You can do this with a wash cloth, or you can use water alone. After using your mask, dry your face completely and apply a moisturizer. Since masks take a little hydration from your face, you must replenish it….it’s imperative!
In addition to face masks, you can also get full body masks. These masks work the same way as a facial mask and will rejuvenate your entire body. Many spas are now offering body masks. They can help tighten and smooth the skin on your entire body. Be sure to drink plenty of water after you get a full body mask however. Body masks draw toxins from your body and may leave you a little dehydrated, so drinking water is essential.
Knowing about lotions, ointments, and masks will help you get the skin you desire. The most important thing to remember is proper hydration. Be sure your skin is always hydrated with lotions or creams. It goes without saying that drinking enough water helps your skin hydrate from the inside.
If you take care of your skin, you will notice that your skin will always look radiant.
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July 7th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Skin care does not have to be a difficult process and can even become thought free once a person knows the simple basics of a daily skin care regimen which I believe to be not much more than cleanse, tone, moisturize (and maybe a pore decongesting mask once a week). Of course if a person is dealing with acne, eczema or any other issues, it’s not as simple as this.