Skin Care | Clean your skin, Slow down the "life clock" and feel great!

Category Archives for Skin Care

CTM – Cleanse, Tone, Moisturise – A Must For Every Woman

When it comes to skincare for women- many women feel it is necessary that they try as best as they possibly can to develop a routine that would ensure them beautiful, glowing skin. Especially when it comes to the face, experts say that the key to clear, clean skin is a threefold process-cleanse, tone and moisturize. There are many benefits that could be experienced when these are done on a daily basis.

Cleansing the skin is the first process that should be done when caring for the skin. Throughout the day, we are exposed to many environmental factors such as dust, wind, heat etc. It is also necessary to note that the skin produces thousands of dead cells every day. The accumulation of dirt and dead cells serves to clog the pores and this leads to problems such as breakouts and acne which may leave the skin permanently damaged and scarred. As such, cleansing the skin at least twice a day is a necessity since it reduces eh effects of pollutants on the skin. Clean skin tends to glow whereas skin that is not cleansed regularly tends to have a dull appearance. It is advised that normal soap should not be used on skin since it tends to have a drying effect on the skin added to the fact that normal soaps are too harsh for the face.

The process of toning the skin serves to remove the remnants of whatever cosmetic products are used as well as cleansers that are used on the face. It also restores the pH balance of the skin to its natural level. Therefore, all women should include the use of a toner in their daily skincare regimen in order to have beautiful skin.

Toner contains astringent which seals the pores, tightens skin and protects it from toxins and the effects of environmental factors. However, when purchasing toners, you should be aware of the ingredients in the product. Many toners tend to have alcohol as one of the main ingredients, but this tends to destroy collagen that can be found under the surface of the skin. Therefore, alcohol-free toners should be used as much as possible.

It has been found that skin that is exposed to the natural elements of nature tends to lose moisture and wrinkle. Therefore, it is imperative that women moisturize after they clean and tone the skin since this improves the elasticity of the skin and serves as a barrier against environmental factors that affect the skin. Moisturiser also replenishes the natural moisture that is in the skin. One of the best moisturizer for the skin is water. It serves to moisten the skin and halts the process of aging of the skin. When applying moisturizer, it should be applied lightly and you should start at the centre and move outward.

Skin Care For Aging Skin

The process of caring for your skin is very intricate and delicate. As people age, their skin tends to require more effort and care. Aging skin is prone to dryness, wrinkles, sagging and age spots. As such, it is necessary that special care be taken so that aging skin can still look its best.

For persons who are aging, the importance of wearing daily sunscreen cannot be stressed enough. Sunscreen serves to protect the skin from wrinkling and from the development of age spots. This not only applies to the face but the entire body, especially the hands. When purchasing cosmetics such as moisturizer and foundation, you should purchase one that includes a sunscreen and that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. The moisturizer or foundation should have a minimum SPF of 15 in order to be effective against the damage that can be done to the skin by sun rays. In addition to the use of sunscreen, persons who are aging should try as best as possible to minimize the time that is spent in the sun since excessive exposure to sun is damaging to the skin. As much as possible, persons who are aging should try to wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and hats when in the sun.

It is necessary that attention be paid to the ingredients that are in your skin care products since certain ingredients tend to damage skin. Since aging skin is more prone to damage, then extra care should be taken. Products that include ingredients such as menthol, lime, lavender, fragrances and botanical oils should be used in small amounts if they are used at all. Also, the skin should be moisturized especially in cold weather and dry heat. These environmental factors tend to make skin more susceptible to damage. Wrinkles also appear to look worse when the skin is dry, therefore the skin should remain moisturized.

With respect to cleansers, persons with aging skin should make use of alpha-hydroxy cleansers and lotion especially if they have age spots on their skin. These cleansers and lotions aid in the reduction of the appearance of fade spots. In addition to cleansers and moisturizers, it would be wise to use fade creams or cosmetic products that are geared specifically towards reducing the appearance of age spots.

With respect to skincare, it would be remiss to not mention the effect that lifestyle plays in the aging process of the skin as well as the appearance of skin. There are certain habits that speed up the process of aging and these should be eliminated as best as possible from one’s lifestyle. Habits such as smoking tend to speed up the process of aging of the skin and it also increases wrinkles and dryness. Cigarette smoke serves to deplete the level of Vitamin C in the body, a vitamin which is essential in keeping the skin looking moist and plump. Lack of exercise, lack of sleep, exposure to cold weather, alcohol consumption and stress also speed up the aging process of skin. Removing these things from your lifestyle would ensure that you would have healthy skin, even as you age.