Your face is a reflection of your thoughts, feelings, experiences, overall health and (you guessed it!) your age. Lack of face skin care shows early on your facial skin in the form of wrinkles, dry skin, crow’s feet, dark circles. Proper skin care is essential to keep your facial skin soft and youthful. Knowing your skin type is the first step in this process. Your skin type could be oily, dry, sensitive, normal or a combination. If you aren’t sure, consult a dermatologist. The next step is to set up a daily skin care routine that includes cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing.

Skin Cleansing

Cleanse your face with a good skin cleanser. Find one that suits your skin type. Make sure you aren’t allergic to any of its ingredients. Avoid harsh soaps since they can dry out your skin. A rich creamy cleanser works well if you have dry skin. Oil-free cleansers are for those with oily or combination skins. But don’t go overboard with your cleansing routine. Do it at night, just before you go to bed. Unblock clogged pores by washing your face with warm water. If your skin is too dry, use a cold cream, habit popularized by the French. Apply some cream on your face and wash it off with cold or lukewarm water. Use a good make-up remover to wipe off your make up. All you need to do in the morning is splash some lukewarm water on your face to remove the oily traces. Avoid washing your face with water that is too hot or too cold. Both can result in broken capillaries, which make you look unattractive.

Moisturizing

With age, your skin loses its natural moisture and tends to become dry and rough. Do your skin a favour and moisturize it everyday. Moisturizing keeps your skin hydrated and youthful. Everyone benefits from using these basic beauty products, regardless of skin type. The type of moisturizer you use and its amount depends on your skin type. Dry skin needs a rich creamy moisturizer, while oily skin benefits most from an oil-free, preferably natural, moisturizer. Avoid over-moisturizing since it can lead to clogged pores.

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