FIVE GOLDEN RULES FOR SKIN CARE

The following are the five golden Rules for basic skin care.
Cleansing

Toning

Moisturizing

Nourishing

Weekly face packs.

Let us see in detail and their importance.

Cleansing:
One of the functions of the skin is to eliminate impurities. If you look at your skin under a magnifying glass, you will find dust, dirt, bacteria, excess sebum, stale makeup etc. Which has accumulated on its surface? It is very essential that every trace of this waste matter is thoroughly cleansed away. Otherwise these impurities will form a layer of dead cells and the underlying cells will not function properly as the pores will get clogged. This will result in blackheads. The skin is a living organ which must breathe freely; hence it is vital to keep the pores clean. You must clean your skin every morning and night. Cleansing at night will help to nurture your skin. Repeating the procedure again in the morning will give you a clean skin for make-up.

2. Toning:
Cleansing cleans the skin while toning improves its texture. The toner is a lotion which rinses off the remains after cleansing. It stimulates and tightens the pores after the skin has been cleansed and thus perks up the skin to make it active, healthy and lively.

Moisturizing:
Protect your skin with a moisturizer under the make-up. It helps to conserve the skin’s moisture. Allow a few minutes for the product to settle on the skin before putting on your make-up base. The skin is capable of taking up moisture from a natural loss of moisture from the skin which may be caused by drying conditions like the sun, the wind and so on.

Nourishing:
Just as plants are watered and furniture is polished lubricating the skin is essential for long lasting beauty. Nourishing postpones the arrival of wrinkles and lines. A good nourishing cream to suit your skin type will replace the precious oil and the natural moisture. It seals in the moisture of the skin and makes it look supple. Nourishing creams contain innolin oil or oily substances which resemble the natural sebum in the skin. This is why they constitute a good skin food.

Weekly Face packs:
A weekly face pack helps to absorb the excess oil and dirt from the skin. These packs can be in the florm of powders, pastes, creams. But all are designed to refine the complexion and make it look fresh and smooth. When the face pack dries the tightening action gives a boost to the blood circulation. The dead surface layers of the skin combine with the pack and when the pack is washed off, it takes away with it the loose flaky skin on the surface. The pores get unblocked and this controls blackheads. All this helps to give a glow to the skin.