How to do basic skin care for glowing skin

By rajnrachu

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If you're like most people, a weekly facial does not fit in your budget. But healthy, glowing skin doesn't have to be the exclusive possession of those who can afford professional skin care. Developing a routine that keeps your particular skin clean, hydrated, and protected can help you look your best..!!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Water
  • Cleanser
  • Toner
  • Moisturizer
  • Sunscreen

Step1
Cleansing-Hey we all may think that for the face, any type of soap works fine to remove dirt, but may not work as well to remove make-up. Instead, choose a facial cleansing agent in cream, water-based emulsion, lotion, or gel form that's formulated for your particular skin type. There are many different products on the market so you may want to try a few brands before you settle down on one that works best for you
Step2
Toning-Follow-up your cleansing routine with a facial toner, which removes any residual greasiness still left on the skin from your make-up or your cleansing product. It also closes the pores, stimulates circulation, and gives the skin a porcelain-like quality. Only those with very oily skin need to use a toner on the body.
Step3
Moisturize skin types, even oily skin, need a moisturize everyday. Many moisturizing creams contain alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), which are fruit- and milk-based acids that help to remove the dull layer of surface skin and expose fresh skin below.If you have sensitive skin, you may wish to avoid these products since they can cause breakouts.
Step4
Protection-The most important step you can take to protect your skin is to apply a sunscreen everyday. Use at least an SPF 15 to your face and exposed areas of your body whenever you are going to be out in the sun. Many moisturizers contain SPF 10-15 sunscreen, or you may wish apply a separate product that is specifically a sunscreen with a higher SPF level. Whichever option you choose, make sure you buy a sunscreen suitable for your skin type.
Step5
Feeding the Skin-A critical step required to get healthy and glowing skin is to eat a balanced diet containing plenty of Vitamins A, C, D and E. Vitamins C and E help to prevent skin damage from free radicals which can cause visible lines and wrinkles

Tips & Warnings

  • If you want homemade cleanser ,you can use 1/4 cup of milk and 1 tsp of salt .Wash your face with this cleanser as milk will deep clean pores and salt will mildly exfoliate.
  • Always apply toner,moisturizer and sunscreen in gentle upward strokes.

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on 7/4/2008 very helpful.....

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on 1/17/2008 This is so well written!

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