At the end of the day, it's so easy to do as little as po ible about skin care - lash water on your
At the end of the day, it's so easy to do as little as po ible about skin care - lash water on your face, brush your hair and brush your teeth - before going to bed. That is a nighttime regimen, but hardly a good one if you are pla ing to have clean, nourished skin. Too many women do not give their faces the proper attention before going to bed.
Leaving make-up on overnight has co equences that are not good. Pores become clogged, and the skin tone tur dull and flat. If you can devise a nighttime routine that is easy, quick and relaxing, the a earance of your skin would improve 100-fold.
Clea ing
Clea ing the face before going to sleep is e ential. Don't make the mistake of paying more attention to putting on your makeup than you do to taking it off. With the array of facial soa , gels, milks, and lotio that are on the market today, selecting a clea er is just a matter of personal choice. Whatever you do choose, a ly it with a clean, white washcloth dampened in warm water followed by an alcohol-free toner. A toner will remove any exce residue from the skin without taking away the moisture. Don't confuse a toner or refresher with alcohol-containing astringents which are used mostly for problem skin that has a tendency to develop blemishes.
It is best to remove eye makeup with a gentle product made ecifically for that purpose. If the skin beneath the eyes is puffy, a ly a cotton ball saturated with cold chamomile tea to the area. Chamomile is a natural soother which will help reduce any swelling. It should definitely be a part of your skin care routine.
Moisturizing
A ly a night cream. Night creams are not the same as day creams. Night creams for the skin contain higher concentratio of humectants which are ingredients that attract moisture from the air and hold it agai t the skin. Whereas day moisturizing creams are made to be used with makeup without interfering with it, night creams are intended to be used on skin that is free of makeup. It is formulated to be richer than day creams and work to your best advantage for the entire night. For the optimum benefit, mist the face with an atomizer since slightly damp skin a or moisturizers better than dry skin can.
Restful, Relaxing Sleep
A night of good, restful sleep is also an important part of overall skin care and the a earance of your skin. Many beauty and skin care companies advocate the use of aromatherapy for this purpose. Lavender, sandalwood, rose and geranium plant oils are said to relax and calm the brain. They are often used in bath products, oil lam and candles. Other scents you might want to try for promoting relaxation include, chamomile, sage, orange, lemon gra and seaweed.
A lying talcum powder enriched with plant and flower e ences at bedtime can leave a soothing scent on your skin.
Including these three skin care basics as part of your nightly beauty regimen -- clea ing, moisturing, restful sleep --will without a doubt nourish and improve your skin and its a earance.
Leaving make-up on overnight has co equences that are not good. Pores become clogged, and the skin tone tur dull and flat. If you can devise a nighttime routine that is easy, quick and relaxing, the a earance of your skin would improve 100-fold.
Clea ing
Clea ing the face before going to sleep is e ential. Don't make the mistake of paying more attention to putting on your makeup than you do to taking it off. With the array of facial soa , gels, milks, and lotio that are on the market today, selecting a clea er is just a matter of personal choice. Whatever you do choose, a ly it with a clean, white washcloth dampened in warm water followed by an alcohol-free toner. A toner will remove any exce residue from the skin without taking away the moisture. Don't confuse a toner or refresher with alcohol-containing astringents which are used mostly for problem skin that has a tendency to develop blemishes.
It is best to remove eye makeup with a gentle product made ecifically for that purpose. If the skin beneath the eyes is puffy, a ly a cotton ball saturated with cold chamomile tea to the area. Chamomile is a natural soother which will help reduce any swelling. It should definitely be a part of your skin care routine.
Moisturizing
A ly a night cream. Night creams are not the same as day creams. Night creams for the skin contain higher concentratio of humectants which are ingredients that attract moisture from the air and hold it agai t the skin. Whereas day moisturizing creams are made to be used with makeup without interfering with it, night creams are intended to be used on skin that is free of makeup. It is formulated to be richer than day creams and work to your best advantage for the entire night. For the optimum benefit, mist the face with an atomizer since slightly damp skin a or moisturizers better than dry skin can.
Restful, Relaxing Sleep
A night of good, restful sleep is also an important part of overall skin care and the a earance of your skin. Many beauty and skin care companies advocate the use of aromatherapy for this purpose. Lavender, sandalwood, rose and geranium plant oils are said to relax and calm the brain. They are often used in bath products, oil lam and candles. Other scents you might want to try for promoting relaxation include, chamomile, sage, orange, lemon gra and seaweed.
A lying talcum powder enriched with plant and flower e ences at bedtime can leave a soothing scent on your skin.
Including these three skin care basics as part of your nightly beauty regimen -- clea ing, moisturing, restful sleep --will without a doubt nourish and improve your skin and its a earance.
