Bare Essentials Cosmetics
In a world of cosmetic products, facial spas and surgeries, it's very easy to forget that to have smooth and healthy skin, all you need are the bare essentials, cosmetics that are appropriate for your skin type and good cleansing habits. To know which among the many facial products is right for you, you must first determine your skin type.
There are three basic skin types: dry, oily, and combination. Care for each skin type requires different kinds of face products that are especially made for that particular skin type only. However, the bare essentials to facial care, no matter what skin type you have, are more or less the cosmetic products mentioned below.
Facial Cleansers are used to remove oil and dirt from the skin. This facial product is effective without drying the skin. Cream, milk, or lotion based cleansers make use of the dissolving action of oils to remove make-up, dirt, and other products on the skin's surface.
Facial Toners are made to protect and prevent common skin problems. This facial product is commonly used to remove dead skin cells, oil, dirt and blackheads. Toners also remove traces of cleanser from the skin and helps tighten pores. Some toners even help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They come in liquid form and is applied to the face on a cotton pad in a sweeping motion.
Facial Moisturizers are cosmetic products that hydrate the skin and protect it from dehydration. The most common moisturizers usually come in the form of creams or lotions. Creams contain more oil than water and may feel a little greasy. Lotions are more popular than creams but they are not as effective because they contain more water than oil.
Sunscreens are among the most useful cosmetic products because it absorbs radiation which reduces the ultraviolet radiation absorption of the skin. Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can seriously damage skin, causing premature skin aging and skin cancer. Sunscreen products come in the form of lotions, creams, pastes and gels.
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