Oftentimes when we mention exfoliation, our thoughts go to the face right away. However, exfoliation goes beyond the face. In simple terms, exfoliation is getting rid of dead skin cells, dirt and impurities on the body. This means exfoliation can be done from head to toe with no qualms. How do you go about it? Let's take it in sections Facial Exfoliation When exfoliating the face, one of the most important things to take into consideration is your skin type and skin conditions you might be facing. Physical exfoliants are best for sensitive skin whilst chemical peels and exfoliants are best for normal skin. To start, wet your face a bit with water to make it damp. Applying the exfoliant...
Before we delve into substantive matters, let's clarify one thing - toning here does not mean bleaching. Now that that's out of the way, let's proceed. Toning, in recent times, has gained a lot of popularity among people interested in their skincare. In simple terms, toning helps in refreshing your facial skin whilst keeping its natural oils intact. There are usually stand-alone toners or 2-in-1 facial cleanser and toner. Pros of Using Facial Toner Toners are mostly used to remove any dirt, bacteria, impurities, etc stuck on face or pores even after washing your face. Whilst deeply cleansing, toners also help in balancing the skin's pH Improves the skin tone Smoothens rough patches Removes excess dirt Aids in removing makeup and...
Purging! It sounds scary but is it? Purging, more often than not, occurs when your skin reacts to or has a sudden acne flare up from using a new skin care product. Is this something you need to worry about? Although it's nothing to worry about, a sudden acne flare up might be a bit irritating especially if you're looking at clearing existing acne. You might be tempted to do away with the new skin product but don't. This is just the beginning of something amazing. Why does it happen? Your skin might be getting rid of harmful toxins including dead skin cells, oil, dirt, bacteria, etc found under the surface of the skin. This occurs mostly after using chemical-based...
One of the topical issues in relation to skincare is how to properly take care of the face. Unlike other parts of the body, facial skin is very sensitive. Plus it is more prone to acne and pimples thus the need for special care and attention. Unfortunately, there are a lot of harsh products out there which might do more harm than good. So, what are the basics for facial care?
For a lot of us with sensitive skin, avoiding skincare trends and products seems to be the safest thing to do - and for good reason. Being adventurous with trends could be risky particularly since a wrong move could be disastrous. This post isn't about telling you what to do or what not to do, but rather to provide a guide if you have sensitive skin. Relax, it'll be good. Do a patch test This might seem so simplistic but actually very helpful. Instead of playing the guessing game with your skincare products, do a patch test of any new product you want to use for your skin. That way, you can be certain if you would react or otherwise...
