Do You Want to Have Glowing Skin?

June 27, 2010 by Jejeizahfaye
Published in Beauty

Here are steps on how to have a glowing and flawless complexion.

Moisturizers alone will not suffice for the quest to glowing and flawless skin. Beauty buffs swear on a rigorous regimen that includes different facial cleansers, toners, and serums. But it doesn’t mean having 12 beauty products will do the trick. You have to understand what your skin needs — without going in excess. What’s a basic skincare regimen?

Cleanse. Depending on your skin type, you can start off with a cotton ball soaked in makeup remover solution to rid any traces of makeup on your face then apply a gentle cleanser in either foaming, cream or gel. Work into a lather using small circular strokes with either your fingertips or with a facial sponge for a deeper clean. Wash thoroughly after then pat dry with a fresh towel.
Exfoliate. At least once a week, exfoliate with a gentle facial scrub to unclog your pores and to slough off dead skin cells.
Treat. Many women are still shocked to find that after cleansing and exfoliating, their skin still shows traces of makeup or oil. That’s why you need to use a toner after cleansing. After, use a specially formulated serum according to your skin type. As concentrated formulas, serums treat or prevent specific skin related problems and offer a deeper penetrating effect on your skin. It helps your skin to absorb your moisturizer even more.
Hydrate. Use a gel or an oil-free moisturizer for the day and a heavier cream at night. Remember to use an eye cream — the areas around the eyes are the first to show signs of aging. Eye cream is a great investment because it can also double as a moisturizer to use around your lips where fine lines are also prone to appear.
Protect. Use a product with a minimum of SPF 15 everyday. Apply the same moisturizer with SPF you use on your face to the back of your hands where the first signs of sun damage and aging also start to show.