KEY TREATMENTS
From the old fashion soap and water cleansing routine, today's skincare has evolved into a modern range of products.
Facial Washes
These liquids are designed to be lathered with water to dissolve grime, dirt and stale make-up from the skin's surface.
Cleansing Bars
Ordinary soap is too drying for most skins. Now you can foam up with these special bars, which will cleanse your skin without stripping it of moisture. They're refreshing for oilier skin-types, and help keep pores clear and prevent pimples and blackheads.
Cream Cleansers
A wonderful way to cleanse drier complexions, they generally have a light, fluid consistency that spreads more easily on to the skin. They contain oils to dissolve surface dirt and make-up, and can be quickly removed with cotton balls. Creamy cleansers should be a top priority for drier complexions, as they cleanse and nourish at the same time.
Toners and Astringents
Refreshing and cooling your skin, they quickly evaporate after being applied with cotton balls. They can also remove excess oil from the surface layers of your skin. The word, "astringent" means it has a higher alcohol content, and is suitable only for oily skins. The words "tonic" and "toner" mean that they're useful for normal or combination skins, as they are gentler. Those with dry and sensitive skins should avoid these products, as they can be too drying. Generally, if the product stings your face, move on to a gentler foundation or weaken it by adding a few drops of distilled water.
Moisturizers
The key function of a moisturizer is to form a barrier film on the skin's surface to prevent moisture loss. This makes the skin feel softer and smoother. Generally, the drier your skin the thicker the moisturizer you should choose. All skin types need some type of moisturizer, and one of the most valuable ingredients to look for is a UV filter. This ensures your moisturizer will give your skin year-round protection from the burning rays of the sun.
Eye Make-Up Removers
Ordinary cleansers aren't usually sufficient to remover stubborn eye make-up, which is why these special products are so useful. If you wear waterproof mascara you will probably need to check that the cleanser you use is designed to remove waterproof products.
SPECIAL TREATMENTS
In addition to a basic foundation of skincare products, you should have a few extras for special purposes.
Face Masks
These intensive treatments deep-cleanse your skin or boost its moisture levels.
Facial Scrubs/Exfoliants
These creams or gels contain hundreds of tiny abrasive particles. When massaged into damp skin, the particles dislodge dead surface skin cells, revealing the younger, fresher cells underneath.
Eye Creams
The delicate skin around your eyes is usually the first to show the signs of aging. These gels and creams contain ingredients to plump out fine lines. They can also reduce puffiness and under-eye shadows.
Night Creams
These intensive creams are designed to pamper your skin while you sleep. They can have a thicker consistency because you won't need to apply make-up over them.
KEY TREATMENTS
SPECIAL TREATMENTS
