There are tried-and-true ways to properly care for your skin, from the right way to cleanse your face, to the best moisturizers and sunscreens.
How you care for your skin is utterly dependent on the type of skin you have: oily, normal/combination, dry, sensitive or sun-damaged. Find out what skin type you have. Here’s a little tip that few people know: most of us have combination skin, which means some of our skin is oily while much of it is dry.
In any case, once you know what skin type you have, taking care of it will be much easier.
The Basic 4-Step Skincare Regimen Step 1: Cleansing
Simple is key here. You need to find a good cleanser that your skin responds well to and stick with it.
You can find a good cleanser at the drugstore. There’s no need to spend $40 on a fancy wash. Avoid bar soaps as they tend to dry out the skin. For you organic types, you can cleanse skin with milk or yogurt (who knew?).
Here are some tried-and-true cleansing tips:
- Be careful not to cleanse too often or you risk over-cleansing and drying out skin. Most experts agree you really only need to wash your face at night to remove makeup and sunscreen, which can clog pores.
- In the morning, a splash of lukewarm water is all you need. If you have super oily skin, you can cleanse your skin again in the morning. Never wash your face with hot or cold water (both can cause broken capillaries).
- Make sure to remove eye makeup with a proper makeup remover. The area around the eye is delicate so don’t pull or rub too hard. You can also use olive oil as a natural eye makeup remover.
- If you have dry skin, consider cold cream like Pond’s, or make your own organic cold cream using a simple cold cream recipe. Simply apply the cream, then wipe off, no water needed (if you have hard water, it can be especially harsh on skin). Read more…
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