Splashing on lotion and applying a little cream every now and then is not the correct way to take care of your skin. It is far more important than going once a month to a skin care clinic. It is something that should be taken care of with a daily routine. Considering the benefits of a daily routine, it is really not that expensive either. There are some basic procedures that should be followed when getting started in your personal skin care routine.
Before you start with a routine, it is important to determine your skin-type (oily, dry, sensitive, normal etc) and select the personal skin care products that are suitable for you. It is also recommended that you experiment with different products to find what is right for your particular skin. This is a basic 4 step process that should work for most people with the above referenced skin types.
First of all, you will need to clean your skin; this process is also called cleansing. Cleansers are made up of three main ingredients, oil, water, and surfactants or wetting agents. The oil and the surfactants extract all the dirt from your skin and the water flushes it away, leaving your skin feeling cleaner than with other methods. You may have to try a few different cleansers to find the one that is right for you. Always use soap-free cleansers and luke warm water. Cold or hot water along with soap can really harm your skin. Over cleansing can harm it as well so make sure you do not over do it.
The second process in the personal skin care routine is exfoliation. Your skin follows a natural maintenance process in order to remove dead skin cells and replace them with new ones. Exfoliation is just a way to assist your skin in this process. Dead skin cells are not capable of responding to personal skin care products but will absorb these products, hence preventing them from reaching the new skin underneath. Thus removing dead skin cells is important in order to increase the effectiveness of all personal skin care products. Generally, exfoliation takes its place just after cleansing. As with any personal skin care procedure, it?s important that you understand how much exfoliation you need. Exfoliate 4-5 times per week for oily/normal skin and 1-2 times per week for dry/sensitive skin. Exfoliate a couple of times more in hot and humid weather.
Moisturizing is the next step. Even people with oily skin need to moisturize their skin. Moisturizers help seal the moisture into your skin; it also helps to attract moisture from the air. This is the main key to keeping your skin soft and smooth. It is possible to over moisturize your skin, so be sure to be moderate in your usage. Over moisturizing can clog your skin pores leaving it damaged. Within a week you should know exactly how much moisturizer you should use for your needs. Hint: moisturizers work best when your skin is damp.
Sunscreen is the last process in your personal skin care routine. Many moisturizers come with sunscreen already in the ingredients. If not, make sure you choose one that will protect you all day long. Even if there are clouds out side it is still important to wear sunscreen.
This 4 step process is again recommended for typical skin types (oily, normal, combination and dry). Severe skin disorders may require a visit to a Dermatologist to determine what is a correct routine and what products will work best for you. However, for those with typical skin it is recommended that you experiment with a few products until you find the ones that work best for you. Tip: use the same brand for all your products if you can, they were made to work well with one another. - 15252
Before you start with a routine, it is important to determine your skin-type (oily, dry, sensitive, normal etc) and select the personal skin care products that are suitable for you. It is also recommended that you experiment with different products to find what is right for your particular skin. This is a basic 4 step process that should work for most people with the above referenced skin types.
First of all, you will need to clean your skin; this process is also called cleansing. Cleansers are made up of three main ingredients, oil, water, and surfactants or wetting agents. The oil and the surfactants extract all the dirt from your skin and the water flushes it away, leaving your skin feeling cleaner than with other methods. You may have to try a few different cleansers to find the one that is right for you. Always use soap-free cleansers and luke warm water. Cold or hot water along with soap can really harm your skin. Over cleansing can harm it as well so make sure you do not over do it.
The second process in the personal skin care routine is exfoliation. Your skin follows a natural maintenance process in order to remove dead skin cells and replace them with new ones. Exfoliation is just a way to assist your skin in this process. Dead skin cells are not capable of responding to personal skin care products but will absorb these products, hence preventing them from reaching the new skin underneath. Thus removing dead skin cells is important in order to increase the effectiveness of all personal skin care products. Generally, exfoliation takes its place just after cleansing. As with any personal skin care procedure, it?s important that you understand how much exfoliation you need. Exfoliate 4-5 times per week for oily/normal skin and 1-2 times per week for dry/sensitive skin. Exfoliate a couple of times more in hot and humid weather.
Moisturizing is the next step. Even people with oily skin need to moisturize their skin. Moisturizers help seal the moisture into your skin; it also helps to attract moisture from the air. This is the main key to keeping your skin soft and smooth. It is possible to over moisturize your skin, so be sure to be moderate in your usage. Over moisturizing can clog your skin pores leaving it damaged. Within a week you should know exactly how much moisturizer you should use for your needs. Hint: moisturizers work best when your skin is damp.
Sunscreen is the last process in your personal skin care routine. Many moisturizers come with sunscreen already in the ingredients. If not, make sure you choose one that will protect you all day long. Even if there are clouds out side it is still important to wear sunscreen.
This 4 step process is again recommended for typical skin types (oily, normal, combination and dry). Severe skin disorders may require a visit to a Dermatologist to determine what is a correct routine and what products will work best for you. However, for those with typical skin it is recommended that you experiment with a few products until you find the ones that work best for you. Tip: use the same brand for all your products if you can, they were made to work well with one another. - 15252
