Natural Skin Care

Getting the most from your cosmetics requires learning a little medical lore. That’s because cosmetics are used to enhance your face, which is covered with skin – the largest organ in our bodies.

First, learn your skin type – normal, oily, dry or combination – and its characteristics. Skin is composed of a combination of proteins, collagen and elastins, so the first step in skin care is to eat a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise. If this seems a little like biology class, you’re right! Skin is the largest organ in our bodies, and the skin on our faces can be especially vulnerable. So we have to learn how to treat it right.

Now, set up a daily regimen of skin care that will clean, tone and moisturize your skin. You need a separate cosmetic product for each function. Don’t be fooled by any promises of “all-in-one” skin care products. Each product has a different use, so how can one product do it all? If this sounds like a lot of work, don’t worry; it’s not. In fact, you can do the entire process, clean, tone and moisturize, in just five minutes, twice a day.

So you skin is clean and glowing, what’s next? Foundation! A good foundation is essential no matter what kind of skin you have, and it’s especially important if your skin is dry or oily. Dry skin should have a creamy foundation for extra moisture, while oily skin should have water-based foundation to avoid adding more oil. Normal or combination skin can choose whatever works best.

Just as an artists often coats a canvas with a base color, your next cosmetic choice should be a good foundation. Don’t cut corners on your foundation; you and your skin may regret it later. To choose the correct foundation shade for your skin, dab a tiny bit inside your wrist. Skin there is likely to be closest to your facial skin tone. Don’t put the sample on the back of your hand; it’s usually much more tanned than your face, so it could trick you into choosing a foundation that’s took dark.

Once you’ve chosen a good foundation, it’s time to play with all the wonderful colors of cosmetics. Here’s where it’s helpful to have a little sense of both color and light. Strong daylight will heighten the appearance of your cosmetics, while artificial lights at night often wash out facial tones. Therefore it’s a good idea to have cosmetics to create two looks, one for day and one for night. Beyond your “standard” cosmetics, you can design looks for those special occasions with your special someone.

What to do? It’s easy. Test the foundation shade on the skin inside your wrist. That’s where likely to be closest to your facial tone. Then, if it’s possible, go outside to see how the shade looks in natural light. If an outside trip isn’t possible, see if the cosmetics counter has a “natural” light that can help you choose.

You can choose cosmetics to match the colors of your wardrobe, or you can follow the latest fashion each season. Whatever your color choices might be, always buy the best cosmetics you can afford. You and your skin are worth it!

Finally, when choosing cosmetics, it’s always a good idea to have a friend along. For one thing, selecting cosmetics or getting a quick makeover at the counter is fun! For another, it’s good to get a “second opinion” on whatever the beauty consultant may offer you, or something that may be enticing. After all, you want your cosmetics to enhance your natural beauty, not turn you into a nightmare.

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