Monday, June 12, 2006

DAILY STEPS TO BETTER SKIN

DAILY STEPS TO BETTER SKIN Beauty begins with good skin care... and diligence is the key. By following these steps every morning and every night, healthier looking skin can be yours.

CLEANSE
It is important to carry out this step morning and night. Start by selecting a good quality facial cleanser. Many ordinary soaps are too drying and will not effectively cleanse the skin of makeup. A facial cleanser will help clear away all impurities without drying or irritating. HOW: If wearing eye makeup, first use an eye makeup remover with soft cotton pad or cotton ball.
Then apply the cleanser with fingertips, using a gentle upward and outward movement. Remove cleanser with cotton balls or cotton pads... or rinse with lukewarm water.

TONE
Toning refreshes and refines the texture of the skin and replaces the skin's natural acidic balance. It also removes last traces of cleanser.
HOW: Soak a cotton pad or cotton ball with toner and wipe in upward motions, avoiding the delicate area around the eyes.

MOISTURISE
Finally, we must replenish moisture lost from the skin due to harsh elements like wind, cold, smoke, air conditioning, pollution, etc. Moisturising needs can vary depending on the skin type, climate, environment and season (for example, lighter moisturising in Summer).
HOW: Apply moisturiser to fingertips and smooth onto face and throat in light, upward circular strokes. When using a specialised eye care product, apply before moisturiser; use sparingly and pat very gently onto the eye area.

TREAT
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