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Beauty Consultant on Skin Care Basics
Sheila Dicks
If you’re like many women you are confused about how to choose
the proper skin care. Or maybe you have some knowledge of what is
available but you are not sure what is a good choice for you.
Cosmetics come in many forms and deciding which is good for you
is often a matter of personal taste. However, in order to make a
good decision here is some basic information that you should
know.
Cleansers: Are used to cleanse the skin of impurities and restore
it to its natural oil balance.
Types of Cleansers
Soap: Almost everyone uses it. If you have dry or oily skin be
sure your soap is helping correct the problem. Medicated soaps
are meant for acne and problem skin, hypoallergenic soaps are
meant for sensitive skin and there are drying soaps for oily skin
and oily soaps for dry skin. If you have problem skin it is best
to see a dermatologist.
Liquid Cleansers: Are made for all types of skin. A good cleanser
goes deep into the pores to loosen and lift excess oil and
makeup.
Creams: Are used for dry skin
Pad Cleansers: Are thick wad of absorbent material and are good
for touch ups throughout the day.
Grains: Are coarse cleansers that are used for oily skin
Refreshers: Are used to complete the cleansing process. They help
tone; sooth and rehydrate the skin keep complexions clear and
clean.
Types of Refreshers:
Astringents: Are meant for oily and normal skin types. They
usually have alcohol as an ingredient that will stimulate the
complexion and close the pores. This is not a product to use on
dry skin.
Toners: Are mild refreshers and are meant for normal and dry
skin.
Fresheners: Are recommended for dry, sensitive or problem skin.
Moisturizers: Replenishes moisture and nourishes the skin.
Types of Moisturizers:
Moisturizers for normal skin: Helps maintain the moisture in
normal skin.
Moisturizers for dry skin: Helps restore skin’s natural moisture
balance.
Oil Control Moisturizers: Help control excess oil and prevent
blemishes
Emollients: Are rich creams suited for extra dry skin that
replenishes the natural supply of the skin’s oil. This
moisturizing cream forms a protective shield that minimizes
moisture evaporation and allows increased hydration of dry areas.
Masks: Exfoliates dead surface cells as it hydrates and
moisturizes the skin.
Types of Masks:
Facial Masks for normal to dry skin: Help relax facial muscles
and remove dry flaky skin.
Facial Masks for oily skin: Refines skin’s texture and deep
cleans to help control surface sebum.
Pore Packs: Are designed to eliminate blackheads and reduce
blemishes. Mostly used for oily skin.
Foundation Protection: Foundation protects the skin by keeping
moisture in and dirt out with the added benefit of a flawless
finish. This is a step that some women skip because they don’t
quit know how to apply it and are not getting the right look. A
couple of suggestions: make sure you have the type that is
compatible with your complexion, test the color on your jaw line
and it should be the same color as your complexion and make sure
you have exfoliated (if not the foundation will show up as
flaky).
Types of Foundation:
Full Coverage: used for normal to dry skin for extra hydration.
Medium Coverage: used for normal to oily skin.
Whatever your skin type take care of it by keeping it clean.
Cleanse, tone and moisturize every morning and every night.
Irregular or improper cleansing causes skin problems and makeup
that is left on the skin will dull the skin’s surface; while oil
and dead skin cells will clog the pores and cause blackheads.
Sheila Dicks is a wardrobe and image consultant who teaches women
how to look slimmer by dressing to suit their body type. Visit
her at
http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to download a copy of
her e-book Image Makeovers and get How to Build a Wardrobe free.
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