| It does not have to be complicated or
time consuming at all. Of course there ARE times when we want to
pamper ourselves and get or give ourselves a facial (or DO go for one if
you can...you won't believe it!) but that is not the norm even for most
GG's! I am also not one for all the ultra expensive salves
and lotions, pastes and crèmes that the big cosmetic giants (or boutiques)
want to sell you! If you think that a particular treatment is something
you MUST have then look at the labels for active ingredients and find the
one that has the most of that ingredient for the lowest price at least to
start out!
My skin care regimen is simple. I cleanse, tone
(sometimes) and moisturize morning and night and additionally if I go
swimming in the ocean or gulf especially. I don't use anything fancy
either. I use Dove soap for cleansing, tone sometimes with one of the many
products out with Alpha Hydroxy Acid (avoid alcohol based toners etc) and
I moisturize with Vaseline Intensive moisturizing treatment for my body
and Oil of Olay for my facial areas. Exfoliate or give yourself a facial
once a week and give your skin a real treat! (that
really is heaven!) See the 7 step facial below!
The Seven Step Facial!
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- Steam - Start your facial by
towel-steaming your face
- Cleanse - Use a natural cleanser
appropriate for your skin type
- Scrub or exfoliate dead skin cells that
build up on your face
- Massage - increases blood flow and oxygen to your
face scalp
- The mask - See types below!
- Tone - Use your favorite
- Moisturize
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Mask Types
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Mask
Type
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Clay / mud
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Seaweed
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Stress Reduction
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Cream
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Exfoliating / Peeling
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Purpose
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Removes cells, oil,
Also tones and clarifies
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Tones and clarifies.
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Stimulates, rejuvenates,
relaxes
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Moisturizes & rehydrates.
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Removes dead skin cells,
oil, dirt.
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Skin Types
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Oily
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All
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ALL
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Dry & Mature
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Dry & Mature
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I always use sun block regardless of whether I am wearing
makeup or not even when I don't plan to go out (you never know!).
But it is your skin, use the products you like!
I
found out a long time ago that believing something is good for you makes
it work well even if it is no better than the other products! And yes,
paying $35 for a 1 Oz. tube of some magical stuff sometimes makes some
girls feel pampered!
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| In the evening, it is not that
much different except that most every day I am wearing at least some
makeup. Even if I am only wearing a little face powder and blush, at
minimum there is a little tough eyeliner and mascara to remove before
beginning my night time regimen.. My makeup remover of choice
might amaze you! It is so simple and basic many girls just
don't ever think to try it! I use Ponds Deep Cleansing Crème on my
eye makeup (and face if I am wearing foundation).
Using my index and middle fingers, I rub it gently on to my eye areas
massaging each for a minute or so before using cotton balls to gently lift
away the cosmetics that now practically fall off you face!. I also
use my fingers to apply the cleanser to my face as well. I use
makeup remover pads to lift away the makeup from my general facial area.
From here, I just do my morning regimen allover again! Morning and
night it takes me about 3 minutes to do the whole thing. I think
that is wonderful investment into my face's day and future! |
