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Skin Care Masks
Cleansers are used to cleanse the skin
of impurities and restore it to its
natural oil balance.
Types of Cleansers
- Soap: Almost everyone uses it. If
you have dry or oily skin be sure
your soap is helping correct the problem.
Medicated soaps are meant for acne
and problem skin, hypoallergenic soaps
are meant for sensitive skin and there
are drying soaps for oily skin and
oily soaps for dry skin. If you have
problem skin it is best to see a dermatologist.
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Liquid Cleansers: Are made for
all types of skin. A good cleanser
goes deep into the pores to loosen
and lift excess oil and makeup.
- Creams: Are used for dry skin
- Pad Cleansers: Are thick wad of
absorbent material and are good for
touch ups throughout the day.
- Grains: Are coarse cleansers that
are used for oily skin
Refreshers: Are used to complete the cleansing
process. They help tone; sooth and rehydrate
the skin keep complexions clear and clean.
Types of Refreshers:
- Astringents: Are meant for oily and normal skin types. They usually have alcohol as an ingredient that will stimulate the complexion and close the pores. This is not a product to use on dry skin.
- Toners: Are mild refreshers and are meant for normal and dry skin.
- Fresheners: Are recommended for dry, sensitive or problem skin.
Moisturizers:
Replenishes moisture and nourishes the
skin. Types of Moisturizers:
- Moisturizers for normal skin: Helps maintain the moisture in normal skin.
- Moisturizers for dry skin: Helps restore skin’s natural moisture balance.
- Oil Control Moisturizers: Help control excess oil and prevent blemishes
- Emollients: Are rich creams suited for extra dry skin that replenishes the natural supply of the skin’s oil. This moisturizing cream forms a protective shield that minimizes moisture evaporation and allows increased hydration of dry areas.
Masks exfoliates dead surface cells as
it hydrates and moisturizes the skin.
Types of Masks:
- Facial Masks for normal to dry skin: Help relax facial muscles and remove dry flaky skin.
- Facial Masks for oily skin: Refines skin’s texture and deep cleans to help control surface sebum.
- Pore Packs are designed to eliminate
blackheads and reduce blemishes, mostly
used for oily skin.
Face Masks and Cleansers
Firming Face
Mask
- Whisk together
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon glycerin (available
drug & beauty stores)
- Enough flour to form a paste (approx
1/4 cup)
- Smooth over face and throat
- Leave on 10-minutes
- Rinse off with warm water
Honey Cleansing
Scrub
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 2 tablespoons finely ground almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.
- Rub gently onto face
- Rinse off with warm water.
Solution for Dry
Elbows and Knees:
- Start by using a good body scrub
to exfoliate in the shower.
- Next mash-up pineapple in the blender
and rub it on your elbows and knees.
- Leave it on for about 15 minutes
so the natural enzymes can do their
work.
- Shower it off and follow up with
a thick lotion.
- You'll be amazed how soft your skin
feels!
Dry Skin Body
Treatment
Heat almond oil in Pyrex dish until
warm; slather all over your body. Standing
outside the shower, turn on the spray
till the water is hot, closing the shower
curtain or door till Steam forms. Now,
enter the shower and stand under the
steam (not the hot water!) For 10 minutes.
Feel the oil slip into your skin. Next,
stand under the warm -- not hot -- water
for 10 minutes ... then wash.
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