Skin looks as its most beautiful when young and well maintained – soft with a rosy hue and fine pores. There is no problem with blackheads and spots. Unfortunately, dry skin is also very sensitive producing very little in the way of protective sub stances to combat harmful elements, in the environment and prevent loss of moisture. Uncomfortable tightness, itching and scaly skin can result. Dry skin therefore tends towards fine wrinkles earlier than other types.
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Care of Dry Skin
Care of Oily Skin
The best thing about oily skin is that it is more protected from environmental influences and premature ageing because it produces its own protective film. This, however, becomes a problem when the layer begins to shine on the surface of the skin. Together with dead cells, it blocks the pores.
Consistent care of greasy skin can give it a clear appearance. In particular, it can prevent the pores becoming blocked too quickly which causes blackheads to develop, which then turn into spots. Read more »
Care of Blemished Skin
Acne is a major skin problem that can appear at the onset of puberty, and usually disappears with out a trace on its own. However, you should take appropriate care. For example, have blackheads removed regularly by a professional who will also open and disinfect pimples.
What you can do yourself: cleanse thoroughly every day with an alkaline-free washing preparation. Do not overdo this, however. Acne is not a question of cleanliness as is often thought. Read more »
Care of More Mature Skin
- Some time from the early thirties the skin will need far more care and attention. Elasticity and firmness decrease, the first wrinkles appear and a poor life-style _too little sleep, too much stress, continually having one drink too many _ will have left its mark. Use of preparations with an intensive effect cannot remove these physical marks, but can certainly reduce them, especially if at the same time there is a change of life-style.
Finding the Right Skin Care Products
Finding the right products for you is not always easy since you will find competent, individual advice everywhere cosmetics are sold. However, bad buys can be avoided. Heed a few rules and you have a good chance of getting what is right for you.
- Important: when seeking advice do not wear make-up and powder. If possible do not even put on cream. This will make the diagnosis of your skin type easier _ the most important thing to be Read more »
Cosmetics Terminology
Exfoliation: the peeling of hard skin from the surface of the complexion, It is a natural process, which can be encouraged by cosmetic peeling.
Collagen: the material from which the connective tissue is made, which is responsible for the skin’s moisture foyer. Specially prepared collagen in cosmetics should preserve the moisture in the upper skin foyers.
Skin Protection Against the Sun
Sun is a treat for the body and soul. But only in small quantities. Even a little too much is unhealthy, particularly tor the skin. The free radicals are to blame for this: they arise as a result of UV sunlight on the skin. These molecules destroy healthy cells, lead to sunburn and diseased changes in the skin, and the tissues grow old prematurely. This can be avoided by following these rules: Read more »
Skin Protection Against the Cold
Sharp winds and winter sub-zero temperatures are especially difficult for dry skins, because of the small amount of moisture in the air when temperatures are low. Also bad: indoor and outdoor contrasts in temperature which cause the skin to lose more of its own protective substances than it can replace. The result: stretching, burning, redness and Raking. Where there is a tendency to weak connective tissue, Read more »
A Short Anti-Stress Programme
Even really well-executed make-up does not work properly if the eyes are tired and the lines of the face are tense. If (with sensitive skin) wrinkles appear quickly, or (with oily skin) pimples increase, it is not always a good idea to grab your make-up. Instead try to relax quite consciously. This art can be learned and brings many benefits.
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Christmas Cards
Q. Must I send a greeting card to everyone who sends me one?
A. No. If you see someone from whom you have received a card, thank that person and add something personal about the card. If you don’t see a card sender, a brief phone call will suffice. Out-of-town cards with written messages should always be acknowledged. Read more »
