19 August 2007

Your Daily Skin Care Routine

We all wash our faces everyday, but what should you be doing to make the most of your skin. Well the answer really is as simple as 1, 2, 3.

1. Cleanse,

2. Tone,

3. Moisturise.





Why cleanse your skin?
It is important to cleanse your skin each morning and each might. Start by selecting a good quality natural facial cleanser. A facial cleanser will help to clear away all impurities that your face picks up, but without drying out your skin.

How to cleanse your skin.
If you are wearing eye makeup, remove this first. Then apply your natural cleanser with your fingertips, using gentle upward and outward movements. Rinse the cleanser from your face using warm water.

Why tone your skin?
Using a toner refreshes the skin and helps to refine the texture of your skin. It also removes any final traces of your cleanser.

How to tone your skin.
Soak a cotton wool pad with toner and then when wipe gently over your skin, using an upward movement and avoiding the eye area.

Why moisturise your skin?
It is important to replenish moisture that has been lost from the skin. This moisture can be lost due to things such as the weather, pollution and air conditioning.
You will need to choose a skin moisturiser dependant on your skin type and the time of year. You will probably find that you need a lighter moisturiser for your skin in the summer months.

How to moisturise your skin.
Apply your moisturiser gently with the tips of your fingers and smooth on to your face and throat using upward circular strokes. When using a specialised eye cream ensure that you apply it before your moisturiser. Use only a small amount of eye cream and pat it gently on to this delicate area.