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Proper
facial cleaning.
It is ideal to clean your skin 3
times a day. Do not skip the cleansing process at night. If
you wear make-up during the day, make sure that you use facial
cleansers to remove all traces of make-up and dead cells
before you go to bed. If you are wearing heavy make-up, try
using a make-up remover first before using a facial cleanser.
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Tips on choosing a facial cleanser
i)
Never use a cleanser that would be too strong on your
face i.e. deodorant soap or heavy cleansing gel.
ii)
Unless your face is extremely sensitive or oily, a normal
gentle, light lotion or cream based product will do.
iii)
Splashing a bit of water on your face before cleaning or use a
slightly wet cotton to wipe your face with the facial cleanser
will to maximize the effectiveness of cleansing.
iv)
Do not use hot or cold water when cleaning your face. Instead,
always wash with warm water.
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Is moisturizer important?
Some people require moisturizer while others do not. For people
with dry skin, moisturizer is definitely a must while
people with oily skin are advised against frequent use of
moisturizer as it might worsen their acne problem.
However, in a pre-make up stage, applying moisturizer will
help smoothen one's foundation.
=>Tips on using moisturizers
i) Make sure that you choose a moisturizer that is suitable to your
skin type. For dry skin - you will need a heavier
moisturizer product for example, those that contain plant
oil i.e. macadamia oil. For normal skin- a lighter
moisturizer will do, perhaps one of the water-based
products. For oily skin- try to avoid using moisturizer as
you already have the natural layer needed, however, if you
insist, then try to choose the oil-free range products.
ii) There is no rule saying that you need to moisturize your whole
face. In fact, the number one rule in moisturizing your
face is not to overdo it as it can create a negative
effect on your skin. Moisturizer is more effective on
drier areas of your face such as your forehead or checks.
iii) Maximize the effect of
your moisturizer by gently rubbing it with your fingers in
circular motion around your face.
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Protecting
your skin from the sun
Most women in Asia do not know that exposing their skin too much to
the sunlight is actually hazardous to the skin. It can create
aging effect on the skin whereby it will slowly but surely
cause wrinkles and skin problems such as dry skin or even skin
cancer. In the end, one may need to spend tons of money to
remedy the problem. So why not take precautions right from the
start and save your money, time and most importantly your
skin.
Tips
to protect your skin
i) Wear a sunscreen on your face and body whenever you are
outdoors. Products with SPF 15 or above will do as SPF 15
sunscreen alone can absorb about 90% of the sunburn rays
(which means 15 times higher than not wearing any sunscreen).
Wear sunscreen with SPF 30 when you are planning to engage in
activities such as swimming, tennis, jogging or other outdoor
activities for a long period of time - they are estimated to
absorb more than 95% of sunburn rays. Products with SPF 30 and
above are actually not really necessary unless you want to
block your whole skin from the sun.
ii)
Always carry a small bottle of sunscreen lotion in your
handbag. Apply a little onto your face, hands, neck, and chin.
Take special precaution around your eyes as they are the most
sensitive and fragile areas when exposed to the sun.
iii)
In order to save time and trouble, use products such as
moisturizers, foundation or lipstick which contains sunscreen
protection.
iv) If you find that a
certain type of sunscreen does not suit you as it causes your
skin to break out in rashes, quickly discontinue its use.
People with sensitive skin and skin problems are advised to
consult a dermatologist or specialist for the right skin
product.
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