Cure and Care-Magazine

10. Sun Protection
Then remove and enjoy your new and improved skin. The sheets
are one size. But every facial structure is different. Start from the
forehead and pat it softly as you come down your face while lining
up the holes for your eyes, nose, and mouth. There is no such
thing as over-doing sheet masks. Once or twice in a week is good
enough for your skin to look enriched, enlightened, and full of life.
8. Eye Cream
The skin around your eyes is the most fragile few inches of
skin on your body and is prone to dryness and quicker to
show age. With aging, constant rubbing of the eyes, squinting,
and constant movement of the eyes hastens the appearance
of lines and wrinkles. Fluid collects under the eyes
which cause puffiness. And late or sleep deprivation causes
dark circles under the eyes. The eyes are the highlight of the
face and need to be kept fresh and beautiful as does the skin
around the eyes. Eye creams help moisturise and even out the
skin tone. Chances are when using eye cream you are either
applying too much product or putting it on the wrong area
of your face. Eye cream should be put near your eye; not on
top of your eyelid or below your bottom lashes. It should be
applied with the ring finger along the orbital bone or the eye
socket and not on the eyelids. Apply 4-5 dots starting at the
outer corner of the eye where crows feet tend to form and
then dab downwards towards the orbital bone.
9. Moisturiser
We need to moisturise our skin to keep it hydrated, soft, supple
and clean. Moisturizers soothe the skin, giving it a dewy, glowing
look. It is similar to emulsion, a lotion, gel or cream. Finding
an appropriate moisturiser for your skin is absolutely necessary.
The best products to moisturise sensitive skin is with coconut
oil, mineral oil, petroleum jelly, or a basic water-based moisturiser.
People with dry skin should try a homemade light
mixture of two tablespoons of olive oil, four tablespoons of
fine brown sugar and a tablespoon of honey. Using this homemade
moisturizer, scrub in a circular motion for a few minutes.
Take a shower and apply a light moisturiser—like petroleum
jelly—as it helps to soothe rough dry skin. And for oily skin,
exfoliation is important. use a light-weight, oilfree moisturiser.
The sun can do a lot of good; it regulates sleep cycles,
stimulates the body’s production of vitamin D and enhances
feelings of well-being. But there’s also a downside: too much
exposure to the sun can lead to wrinkles, age spots, and skin
cancer. The sun is considered to be the biggest cause of visible
aging. Every time the sun strikes your skin, the skin produces
pigment that scatters and absorbs the rays. The resulting tan
means your skin is defending itself from harmful radiation.
But a tan can do only so much and over time the ultraviolet
A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation in sunshine can
weaken the lower layer of skin known as dermis and promote
wrinkles, brown spots, and the development of skin cancer.
The best protection against the sun is a sunscreen with a
high sun protection factor (SPF). When going out in the sun,
always wear light-colored clothing (avoid black clothes), long
sleeves, carry a wide- brimmed hat or a parasol, and drink lots
of water.
What Is Your Skin Type?
• Normal Skin
- Your pores are not visible or enlarged along the T-zone
- Breakouts are rare
- At the end of the day, you experience a touch of oily shine
- Your skin doesn’t have red patches, dry flakes, or itchiness
- You are rarely sensitive to products
• Combination Skin
- Your T-zone (forehead, down the nose to the chin) is oily
while cheeks are dry
- Some areas are oily and the others are dry
- There is a seasonal behavioural change in your skin
- Your skin is normal in some areas and dry in some
• Oily Skin
- Blackheads and breakouts are frequent
- You are prone to enlarged pores across your entire face
- You can feel an oily residue and an oily shine is visible
- Your skin becomes shiny within an hour of cleansing
- Your T-zone is mostly oily; you cannot wear your hair with
bangs as they become grease catchers
• Dry Skin
- Your skin feels dehydrated shortly after cleansing
- Your pores and blackheads tend to be small and imperceptable
-Your skin is flaky and rough
- Your skin always feels itchy and tight
-You never experience an oily shine
Make your skincare routine a priority and you will always
have flawless skin. All you have to remember is to exercise,
maintain a healthy diet, keep it natural, and always
think positive.
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