Skin care routines




Cleansing


                       

                
              Cleansing is the first essential step to any daily skin care routine. Cleansers generally apply to wet skin over the face and sometimes also the neck, avoiding the eyes and lips.

Masks



          Face masks are treatments applied to the skin for a period of time, then removed. Typically, they apply to a dry, cleansed face, avoiding the eyes and lips.
       There are many kinds of face masks available,
which typically fall into one or more of the following categories:

          

Clay-based  

         



                                          Peel masks





            
                                         Sheet masks 


Exfoliants



        Exfoliants are products that help slough off dry, dead skin to improve its appearance. Exfoliants should be applied to wet, cleansed skin, avoiding the eye area; abrasive Exfoliants or scrubs should then be rubbed into the skin in a circular motion for at least 30 seconds.


Toning



        Toners are used after cleansing the skin to freshen it up and remove any traces of cleanser, mask or makeup, as well to help restore the skin's natural pH. They are usually applied to a cotton pad and wiped over the skin, but can also be sprayed onto the skin from a spray bottle.


Moisturizing





         Moisturizers are creams or lotions that hydrate the skin and help it to retain moisture; they may also contain various essential oils, herbal extracts or chemicals to assist with oil control or reducing irritation. Night creams are typically more hydrating than day creams.

              All skin types need moisturizing. Moisturizer helps prevent flaking and dryness, and may help to delay the formation of wrinkles.

          Eyes require a different kind of moisturizer compared with the rest of the face. The skin around the eyes is extremely thin and sensitive, and is often the first area to show signs of ageing. Eye creams or gels should be applied over the entire eye area with a finger, using a patting motion.

Protecting



           Sun protection is an important aspect of skin care. The sun can cause extreme damage to the skin, not only in the form of sunburns and skin cancer; exposure to UVA and UVB radiation can cause patches of uneven skin tone and dry out the skin, reducing its elasticity and encouraging sagging and wrinkle formation. It is important to make use of sunscreen to protect the skin from sun damage; sunscreen should be applied at least 20 minutes before exposure, and should be re-applied every four hours. 

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