Thursday, June 3, 2010

Take care of your skin

The health of the skin is associated with healthy lifestyles. To take care of your skin, start with healthy habits that protect it from external and internal elements.

    
* Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated.
    
* Eat well-balanced.
    
* Protect your skin from harmful rays of the sun.
    
* Follow an effective skin care.
Know your skin type will help you take care of effectively.
When choosing cleaning products and skin care, those who agree with others not necessarily suit you. According to the characteristics of the skin, the types of skin following: 

Dry Skin
Dry skin is rough to the touch and often gives a feeling of tightness. If you have this skin type, do not you clean with hot water and using soaps and alcohol based. The cleansing creams and facial cleansing help to penetrate the water in the skin without removing natural oils on the surface. It is important to apply a lotion or cream to retain moisture and protect the facial skin appearance! 

Oily
Oily skin often gives a dull and shiny with enlarged pores, pimples and blackheads on the occasion. Wash with a mild cleanser twice a day. If you have acne, ask your dermatologist to choose a medicated cleanser that suits your face. Do not make the mistake of rubbing your skin acne frequently - the problem will worsen. After cleaning, apply an astringent to remove excess oil. As a moisturizer, use a mild preparation for water based, specially formulated for oily skin. Avoid all cosmetics oil based because they can block pores and promote pimples and blackheads. 

Combination Skin
People with combination skin have areas of dry skin with some areas of oily skin. Thus, the nose, forehead and chin are often areas of oily skin. There are many products suitable for the two types of skin on your face.Normal skin
People with skin "normal" generally have a rosy and radiant, their pores barely visible. This is the result of a balanced content in water and oil. This type of skin presents no particular problem and requires no adjustment, just give it regular maintenance care. It is recommended that these people care products that help keep the content balanced skin. 

Sensitive Skin
People with sensitive skin should always use cosmetics soft. Before applying a product on the face, test it on a small area of your arm to see how your skin reacts. Do not assume that a product of natural source contains no ingredient that can irritate your skin. To clean, choose a mild lotion, milky, water-soluble and water warm. Avoid gels or soaps containing alcohol, preservatives, or strong acid, since these ingredients may dry and irritate the skin. Do not use an astringent or scrub on sensitive skin, they can cause inflammation.

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