Archive for the 'skin types' Category

Customize a Skincare Routine to Your Skin Type

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Maintaining a proper beauty regimen is crucial for healthy skin, so don’t rely on a haphazard system for choosing your skincare products. In order to maximize the benefits of your routine, it’s important to recognize your skin type and how to appropriately treat its specific needs. You’ll find that customizing your skincare program garners the [...]

Opt for a Gentler Skincare Routine

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

So just what beauty products can you buy that contain all-natural, non-irritating ingredients?
In many cases, natural ingredients are gentler than synthetic ones, however, in some case, there are some natural ingredients like essential oils that can cause irritation or allergic reactions.
Non-drying cleansers. Many people mistakenly assume they have oily skin and use a harsh cleanser [...]

Avoid Harsh Dyes, Colors and Fragrances for Sensitive Skin

Friday, January 16th, 2009

Artificial colorants are another culprit of irritated skin and breakouts. Chances are that your favorite lavender-scented body wash is lavender-colored too- the result is unnecessary dyes and colorants that can aggravate your skin.
Don’t expect natural products worth their salt to be brightly colors; many don’t contain these harsh chemical colors and dyes, so they cause [...]

Top Skincare Habits to Adopt

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

The last and best thing you can do for your skin? Embrace your natural beauty.
Heavy makeup that serves only to camouflage your skin’s natural characteristics isn’t the answer to skincare woes. Foundation and self-tanner isn’t the answer either. Let skin’s natural beauty shine through by adopting a simple skincare mantra: less is more. Wearing heavy [...]

Top Skincare Habits to Adopt

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Change with the season
As the leaves fall, ice melts and temperatures boil, our skin also begins to change, requiring different products for every season. This doesn’t mean you need to alter your entire routine, but you might need to change out a few items. For instance, when winter arrives, your once normal to oily complexion [...]

Top Skincare Habits to Adopt

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Attack acne like a grown-up
The products you used in the old days to banish blemishes might be too harsh for your skin today. For instance, many products contain 10 percent of benzoyl peroxide, which can be too abrasive and drying on adult skin. If you have sensitive skin, try investing in a product with sulfur [...]

Top Skincare Habits to Adopt

Monday, January 5th, 2009

The key to having great skin is daily devotion to a skincare routine. Adopt these healthy habits and get beautiful skin in no time.
Take is off every night
From now on, make your #1 skincare priority a commitment to cleanse the face each and every night before bed- no matter how tired you are.
Start with a [...]

Keep Skincare Simple continued

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Day or night. Wondering whether to use a separate day and night-time skincare regimen? In most cases, you don’t need to. Some people like to apply a light moisturizer with SPF for daywear and a rich moisturizer at night. But, you can also use one cream for both day and night and purchase a separate [...]

Keep Skincare Simple continued

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

To tone or not to tone? The verdict on toner: love it or leave it. Some swear by their toner, while others with beautiful skin have never used one. The basic purpose of a toner is to remove residue and excess makeup after cleansing to prevent acne and blemishes. Nowadays, however, with improved formulas on [...]

Keep Skincare Simple continued

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Keep it clean. If you don’t want to be bothered with multiple steps in your skincare routine, simply cleanse your face, morning and night. Whether or not you wear makeup, you still need to cleanse regularly, because pollutants and oils build up during the day and at night while you sleep.

To scrub or not to [...]