Cleansing and Skincare – Select Excellent Advice on New Products

March 28th, 2009 |

Makeup cannot cover up the damage if you are not taking good care of your skin.

Oily, dry, and sensentive skin are all the result of poor skin care. Of course, hormones, diet and exercise also matter, but nothing can replace actually taking care of your skin.

As a woman in her 40s, who rarely wears makeup and regularly attracts men in their 20s and 30s, who can’t believe my real age, I can assure you that there is magic in taking proper care of your skin!

Most importan is to be aware of your skin. If it feels tight, or either dry or oily to the touch, you need to take action. One excellent product to consider is Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel

Are you drinking enough water?

Hydration is absolutely essential – you must give your body enough water in the first place, and then protect your skin from moisture loss with a good moisturizing cream. You can consider Cellex C High Potency Serum as one alternative.

You must drink alot of water everyday, between 4 and 8 glasses of it. If you’re not in the habit, give yourself some time to change your water drinking habits a little bit every day.

Once you have the right stuff happening on the inside, you will find that you start to look younger and healthier almost immediately.

Cleansing is particularly important if you have oily skin or are prone to blemishes, but all skin types can benefit from regular cleansing. Don’t use a harsh cleanser – if your skin feels tight and strained after cleansing, you need a more gentle cleanser.

Make sure you use a toner with no alcohol in it (unless your skin is very oily) – alcohol is very drying and can irritate your skin. Read the ingredients list carefully, and make sure that there is no ingredient with a chemical name ending in “ol”.

If you like to maintain a year round tan, consider Clarins Radiance Plus Self Tanning Cream Gel.

Finally, select a good quality moisturiser, preferably one with a sunscreen, for use during the day, and a deep moisturizing night cream. A good night cream will contain Vitamin A, which helps your skin to recover from the day’s damage. Vitamin A makes your skin more susceptible to the sun, which is why it is only included in night creams. Needless to say, only use your night cream at night!