Leaving on makeup longer than necessary can damage your skin,
especially if it is thick makeup or there is a lot on. Removing your makeup as
soon as you back home is a key to keep a beautiful-clear skin, especially
overnight. However, it can be tricky to make sure all of it is gone. But first
you need to know your skin type:
Different skin types need different care. It's very
important to know what type of care you need to get the best methods for
clearing your skin.
Dry Skin: Usually has a dull appearance, feels dry and itchy
and is sometimes sensitive. Dry skin must be hydrated regularly from the inside
(with fresh water) and outside with (lotions), as well as moisturized with rich
hydrating creams.- Oily Skin: Usually looks slippery and shiny and has a greasy
texture. This type of skin is prone to acne. Oily skin benefits from periodic
herbal steam treatments and clay masks. - Normal Skin: This type is a gift. Not too oily and not too
dry. Normal skin looks consistently plump, moist, and vibrant. What a great
blessing but it still requires no less attention than other skin types. It
benefits from regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing. - Most people have at least two different types of facial skin
at any given time. The combination of skin is frequently characterized by an
oily �T-zone� area, which covers the forehead, nose and chin. While the skin
around the cheeks, eyes and mouth is normal or dry. People with combination
skin should assess their skin regularly and use different products on different
areas of the face.
Main steps of removing makeup:
Do not start by washing your face, this dries
out the skin and does not get off most of the makeup.
Do not over exfoliate the skin or use abrasive
products. These can damage the skin and leave it looking dull and wrinkled.
Remove any eye makeup. Use a gentle makeup remover just for
eye makeup. Regular makeup remover can irritate the eyes. Make sure you get
most of any eyeliner and mascara you had on, as well as some
eyeshadow.
Note: If you don't have eye makeup remover, baby oil on a cotton
ball works really well (just make sure to rinse the oil off afterward to
prevent break-outs). Alternatively, you can skip the step
to remove eye makeup, especially if you don't have mascara on, because the
steam will dislodge most of the makeup.
You may also use the HydraMitt which is a microfiber mitt
that removes makeup in seconds by using warm water only. It's also very gentle
on your eyes and will not scratch your skin like your typical microfiber cloth.
Remove your lip color. Apply a small dab of petrolatum jelly
to your lips, and gently rub it in with a tissue. Fold in the tissue, and blot
the lips.
Pat your face dry with a towel and rub in a light
moisturizer. The rigor of the applying of makeup and removal of makeup can dry
out your skin in irritation. Soothe this with a light moisturizer.
For a more relaxing treatment, try adding orange or
eucalyptus scents.
Vaseline/ Paraffin Oil is also a good makeup
remover, Some Olive Oil on a soft tissue will work, too.
Always use a non-comedogenic moisturizer.They don't clog pores.(Noncomedogenic is a term applied to oils, lotions, and skin creams that do not block pores. Noncomedogenic products are also sometimes referred to as non-occlusive)
General Skin-care Tips:
- Drink alot of water: Water cleanses your body, helping eliminate
toxins. It also hydrates you and rids your skin of dirt and oils. Try to drink
half your body weight in ounces (for example, if you weight 100 lbs, drink 50
ounces of water a day). - Don't get too much sun: Too much sunlight to the skin can cause freckles. So if you do go out in the sun, if needed, wear sunscreen! Remember to use NATURAL sunscreen, SPF 15 or
higher.Try not to go in the sun for long periods
between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. That time of day is when the sun's rays are their
strongest. Sunlight on your skin is a great source of vitamin D but it it can
also lead to wrinkles and skin cancer.
Change your diet. Eat lots of fruits, nuts, seeds, beans etc.
Eating healthy along with taking in the right vitamins can do wonders for your
skin. Try going vegan for a week to see what it does for you.
Avoid eating fried foods, white
flour and white sugar products, soft drinks, alcohol, tobacco, drugs,
including contraceptive drugs, and any other stimulating over-the-counter
medicines.
Do not use creams containing Vitamin A or
Vitamin D as these vitamins are not absorbed by the skin and thus such lotions
are unnecessary.
Do not pick your acne or touch your face and
avoid anything that puts pressure on or rubs against the skin (such as
headbands or hats) as this increase the irritation of acne. Picking your acne
spreads infection and causes permanent scarring by forcing the oil and bacteria
into the deeper skin layers, which causes cysts, the inflamed acne that causes
scarring.
If you like to use a facial scrub, only do so once a week,
scrubbing gently and lightly.
Exercise, around 15 minutes a day. Exercising
properly can make your skin glow. Be sure to wash your face afterwards, sweat
and dirt can clog your pores.
Do not clean your face with soap, which is harsh
and irritates the skin follicles and the oil glands. �Twenty-five percent of
acne can be managed successfully by washing the face four or five times a day...But
this cleansing should not be done with soap...The sebaceous glands are
irritated by soap and the irritation causes the glands to secrete still more
sebum than normal." Soap has been documented frequently in medical
literature to have irritating qualities.
Drinking three cups per day of organic red clover tea
as a natural blood purifier can help your acne clear up. Besides purifying the
blood.
Avoid using cosmetics as much as possible. If
you do wear cosmetics, try to use as many natural cosmetics as possible or
choose cosmetic products that state that they are either oil-free (water based)
or non-comedogenic, which means that they have a low potential for producing
acne. Also, always remember to wash off your make-up at night.
Have a Beautiful Week! ?
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