Tuesday, September 14, 2010

The Secret of Having a Young and Smooth Skin

No one can deny that when your face is smooth and zit-free life is a lot easier. For the women, it means being able to put on make-up easily and without flinching. And even without make-up and on a bad hair day, one feels nice and presentable.

So what is the secret to having clear and smooth skin? The answer doesn't lie in numerous visits to expensive dermatologists. In fact, the regimen is pretty simple.

First of all, make sure to remove all the make-up before going to sleep. Cleaning your face before resting will assure you that you won't be blocking your facial pores with silt, dust, and make-up for the hours you'll be lying fast asleep. When you wake-up, your skin will be clean and refreshed, ready to face the next day.
Another tip comes from the advice of dermatologists which is to wash, tone, and moisturize the face consistently. When washing the face, think of a product that will remove dirt and oil without drying out your skin. Gentle hypoallergenic facial cleansers are great for doing this. They take off the oil but do not clog up the pores with residue.

Not all the dirt is removed after washing the face. Hence, a toner is needed to remove any that is left behind. Many toners also minimize the pores to make skin look smoother and tighter.

And then, moisturize. The combined washing and toning can end up drying out the skin so rehydrate it with a moisturizer that is not oil-based. Oil-based products tend to block the pores which can cause unwanted outbreaks.

If a pimple happens to be forming on your face, you can rub the area with a gel or cream containing salicylic acid. This will dry up the oily area and help to minimize the pimple.

Last but not the least, exfoliate. Each week it helps to rub off the dead skin cells that make your skin look dull. Exfoliating will unclog pores and reveal the softer and younger skin that lies beneath.

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