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Skin Care
Skin Strucure
and Functions
Determine your Skin Type
Developing Skin
Care Routine
Oily Skin Care
Dry Skin Care
Combination Skin
Care
Sensitive Skin Care
Skin Exfoliation
Skin Cleansing
Skin Moisturising
Skin Toning
Buying Skin
Care Products
Antiaging Skin Care
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Skin Moisturizing
Every day skin loses some of its natural moisture. This process,
called dehydration, is made worse by extreme temperatures, central
heating and air conditioning. A moisturizer is probably the most
important skin care product you can use, as it helps to slow down
the normal dehydration process by creating a fine film on the skin's
surface to prevent moisture from escaping. Moisturizers are what
help to keep the skin smooth, soft and elastic, and gives it a fresh
youthful look.
The majority of moisturizers are emulsions of oil and water. The
oil in water moisturizers have a higher water content and are lighter
and less heavy; these are good for use during the day when makeup
will be applied over it, or for women with oily skin. The water
in oil types consist of more oil than water, and are usually used
at night when it is important to slow down the dehydration process
or for women with very dry skin. As with all skin cae products,
choose a moisturizer for your skin type. Ask the salesperson at
the cosmetics counter to recommend the appropriate moisturizer.
A moisturizer should be applied after cleansing and toning. Don't
apply it heavily, as only a light film is needed, and don't apply
moisturizer around the eye area as it can cause the delicate skin
in this area to retain fluid and become puffy. don't forget to use
it on your neck and throat, which can become dry and dehydrated
just like the skin on your face. Always wait a few minutes after
applying moisturizer before putting on your makeup; this allows
time for it to dry and form a smooth base for your foundation.
Personal Skin Care Plan
Moisturizer for Oily Skin - Use a light, water-based moisturizer
once a day; twice a day in winter.
Moisturizer for Combination Skin - Use a light, hydrating
formula twice a day.
Moisturizer for Dry Skin - Use a rich hydrating formula
containing oil two or three times a day.
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