skin care products?
ABC
I have heard of Proactiv solution, but it is too expensive. What do you think? are there other similar things that can help me to have a better complexion and close my pores? thanks
Answer
Heck yes! I work for the cosmetic company Shiseido, but I am CHEAP! I cant afford those things either! In my experience and knowledge of the skin, the true things that will give you great skin are simple, and inexpensive.
Tip 1: Wash your face daily with a facial cleanser, not bar soap. You can get great over the counter, i.e. Target brand, cvs brand, whatever facial cleansers, some of whice are meant for acne prone, oily skin.
Tip 2: EXFOLIATE!! exfoliation is teh best thing you can do for minimizing pores and making your skin healthy. Exfoliation keeps your skin healthy by sluffing away the dead layers of skin promoting new skin growth, which in return keeps acne at bay and helps lesson the appearance of pores. A great inexpensive exfoliater, St. Ives Appricot scrub, like $4
Tip 3: Moisturize with only OIL FREE produtcs
Tip 4: Use only OIL Free cosmetics, Nutragena makes great products.
Tip 5: Cosmetic counters at dept stores will give you samples, ask for them.
Heck yes! I work for the cosmetic company Shiseido, but I am CHEAP! I cant afford those things either! In my experience and knowledge of the skin, the true things that will give you great skin are simple, and inexpensive.
Tip 1: Wash your face daily with a facial cleanser, not bar soap. You can get great over the counter, i.e. Target brand, cvs brand, whatever facial cleansers, some of whice are meant for acne prone, oily skin.
Tip 2: EXFOLIATE!! exfoliation is teh best thing you can do for minimizing pores and making your skin healthy. Exfoliation keeps your skin healthy by sluffing away the dead layers of skin promoting new skin growth, which in return keeps acne at bay and helps lesson the appearance of pores. A great inexpensive exfoliater, St. Ives Appricot scrub, like $4
Tip 3: Moisturize with only OIL FREE produtcs
Tip 4: Use only OIL Free cosmetics, Nutragena makes great products.
Tip 5: Cosmetic counters at dept stores will give you samples, ask for them.
Teen girls with clear skin, what are your tips?
Emma
Answer
When it comes to skin care regiments many people seem to have a "no pain, no gain" sort of philosophy and will think that face washes, scrubs, toners and other products that burn or feel uncomfortable are "working," when in fact, they are almost always terrible for your skin. You want to be very gentle and avoid using harsh products that will strip your skin of the moisture it needs or otherwise irritate it. Cetaphil, Purpose, Desert Essence Tea Tree Face Wash, Kiss My Face cleansing creme are less abrasive but effective cleansers. If you've been having problems for a while, try using a wash labeled as being for sensitive skin to see if your face simply needs time to calm down.
~ Splash warm water on your face to help open the pores, and then gently and carefully wash it in slow circles moving upward on your face. Rinse the wash off throughly with the coldest water that will come out of your sink to close your pores, and then pat (do not rub) your face with a clean towel. Apply a moisturizer while your skin is still slightly damp and dewy. Even if you have acne-prone skin you need to light, oil-free moisturizer to prevent your face from becoming so dried out it produces even more oil to compensate.
~ Do not overuse products. You need to wash and moisturize your face in the morning and at night, and twice a week exfoliate. Once a week use a good mask. If you have spots use a very low dose of Benzoyl Peroxide. Do *not* use anything with more than 5% BP or you'll dry and irritate your skin. You do not need more than 5 products or so at any given time for your skin.
~ DRINK WATER. Have at least eight glasses of water or green tea per day, preferably with sliced lemon squeezed in to help purify your skin and give it a healthy glow. Red tea (also known as Rooibos) is also phenomenal for your skin because it is packed with antioxidants that will help to rejuvenate your skin. The Republic of Tea makes an excellent red tea called Get Gorgeous, but it's a bit pricey and hard to find. You can find other brands of red tea at most grocery stores.
~ Wash your brushes three times a week or more with antibacterial dish soap mixed with a tiny bit of olive oil to help prevent them from drying out. Clean brushes are of vital importance if you wear makeup.
~ Go for lighter-weight foundations and powders rather than the full coverage ones that can clog your pores. ALWAYS wash your face before you go to bed.
~ In the winter time you need to exfoliate three times a week to help slough off the dead skin from the dryer, colder weather. The rest of the year you only need to once or twice a week. A simple at-home exfoliator is olive oil mixed in with sugar, or manuka honey and sugar.
~ Wear SPF every day - whether it's cloudy or not - all over your face, neck and hands, and avoid ones made with helioplex because it can break you out.
~ Wash your pillow case every two to three days. Fragrance-free laundry detergent for sensitive skin is the best.
~ Exercise daily, including facial stretches such as puckering your lips like you're blowing a kiss and taking a deep breath and alternating the air from one cheek to the other. This helps to keep your face tone and stimulate blood flow.
~ Clean off your cell phone every day.
~Don't pick at your skin. Try to touch your face as little as possible.
~ Keep plants in your room to help purify the air.
~ Avoid consuming too much dairy, and if you absolutely must have it, try to have organic milk and cheese that haven't been pumped up with as many toxins. The hormones from a cow will be passed on to you when you drink its milk, and they can interfere with your own hormones.
~ Smile and keep your chin up.
: )
Peace
When it comes to skin care regiments many people seem to have a "no pain, no gain" sort of philosophy and will think that face washes, scrubs, toners and other products that burn or feel uncomfortable are "working," when in fact, they are almost always terrible for your skin. You want to be very gentle and avoid using harsh products that will strip your skin of the moisture it needs or otherwise irritate it. Cetaphil, Purpose, Desert Essence Tea Tree Face Wash, Kiss My Face cleansing creme are less abrasive but effective cleansers. If you've been having problems for a while, try using a wash labeled as being for sensitive skin to see if your face simply needs time to calm down.
~ Splash warm water on your face to help open the pores, and then gently and carefully wash it in slow circles moving upward on your face. Rinse the wash off throughly with the coldest water that will come out of your sink to close your pores, and then pat (do not rub) your face with a clean towel. Apply a moisturizer while your skin is still slightly damp and dewy. Even if you have acne-prone skin you need to light, oil-free moisturizer to prevent your face from becoming so dried out it produces even more oil to compensate.
~ Do not overuse products. You need to wash and moisturize your face in the morning and at night, and twice a week exfoliate. Once a week use a good mask. If you have spots use a very low dose of Benzoyl Peroxide. Do *not* use anything with more than 5% BP or you'll dry and irritate your skin. You do not need more than 5 products or so at any given time for your skin.
~ DRINK WATER. Have at least eight glasses of water or green tea per day, preferably with sliced lemon squeezed in to help purify your skin and give it a healthy glow. Red tea (also known as Rooibos) is also phenomenal for your skin because it is packed with antioxidants that will help to rejuvenate your skin. The Republic of Tea makes an excellent red tea called Get Gorgeous, but it's a bit pricey and hard to find. You can find other brands of red tea at most grocery stores.
~ Wash your brushes three times a week or more with antibacterial dish soap mixed with a tiny bit of olive oil to help prevent them from drying out. Clean brushes are of vital importance if you wear makeup.
~ Go for lighter-weight foundations and powders rather than the full coverage ones that can clog your pores. ALWAYS wash your face before you go to bed.
~ In the winter time you need to exfoliate three times a week to help slough off the dead skin from the dryer, colder weather. The rest of the year you only need to once or twice a week. A simple at-home exfoliator is olive oil mixed in with sugar, or manuka honey and sugar.
~ Wear SPF every day - whether it's cloudy or not - all over your face, neck and hands, and avoid ones made with helioplex because it can break you out.
~ Wash your pillow case every two to three days. Fragrance-free laundry detergent for sensitive skin is the best.
~ Exercise daily, including facial stretches such as puckering your lips like you're blowing a kiss and taking a deep breath and alternating the air from one cheek to the other. This helps to keep your face tone and stimulate blood flow.
~ Clean off your cell phone every day.
~Don't pick at your skin. Try to touch your face as little as possible.
~ Keep plants in your room to help purify the air.
~ Avoid consuming too much dairy, and if you absolutely must have it, try to have organic milk and cheese that haven't been pumped up with as many toxins. The hormones from a cow will be passed on to you when you drink its milk, and they can interfere with your own hormones.
~ Smile and keep your chin up.
: )
Peace
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