1st February, 2013
To maintain a healthy skin try this great facial at least twice a week. It works on oily, dry and combination skin.
•Wash the face, neck and ears with a good facial cleanser to remove any grime or dirt. Don’t forget to remove makeup with a makeup remover.
•Using your fingers, rub a gentle exfoliating facial scrub in a circular motion on your face. Concentrate on the areas around your nose and forehead or if you have combo skin, work harder on the areas that tend to be “greasy.” Rinse your face well since exfoliating scrubs tend to be drying.
•You can fill your sink with warm water, dip a washcloth in and press to your face repeating 2-3 times or you can take it further by boiling water over the stove, then turning off the stove and putting your head over the water with a towel over your head, letting the steam seep into pores for 5 minutes. But be careful: Do not burn yourself.
•For oily skin, use a clay-based face mask. For dry skin, go for a hydrating gel or cream mask.
•Apply the mask, avoiding the areas around the eyes. Keep it on for 10-20 minutes (or, according to the directions on the product). Rinse completely. You can even make your own face mask.
• Smooth on a soothing, basic moisturizer over your face and neck. Stay away from strong moisturizers containing retinols or acids. These will over-exfoliate your skin.