Skin Care Maintenance

Whatever the age, we all want flawless skin.  Due to everyday life, the enviorment, the weather, stress, and allergies, we may have skin that we are not too happy with.  Proper maintenance of the skin can help you to look your best.

Normal To Dry Skin:
Cleanse your skin twice a day. You can use a toner to remove excess traces of makeup, or oils that get into skin. Use a scrub once a week, applying it to face, and neck in a circular motion. Avoid putting the scrub around the eye area, because the skin around the eye is thinner, and more delicate than the rest of the face, and body. You should also use a mask on your skin, to remove any impurities from the pores and maintain firmness to the skin.
Apply moisturizer to the skin during the day, and evening in a circular motion. This helps to increase blood flow, and circulation of the skin. Use a seperate cream for the eyes. Whether cleansing the eye area, or applying an eye cream, be sure to be gentle. Pat creams around the eye from the outside in, in a circular motion.

Oily/Combination Skin:
Weather you have oily skin, or combination skin, you should wash your face three times a day. (If you can't always manage three times, then you can try oil blotting paper to absorb excess shine. ) You can use a scrub 2-3 times a week, deping on how oily your skin gets.
Follow up with a toner, and a moisturizer for your skin type. Use an eye cream as well.

Acne Prone Skin:
You should use a cleanser, and toner specifically for your skin type twice a day. These products can help to reduce the amount of acne if used properly. Keep in mind that they dry up oil, and can cause your skin to dry out, and peel. If this does occur, you would want to look into something less harsh. 
You can use a scrub, and mask 2-3 times a week.  Clay masks work well on all skin types  They can extract impurities from your skin.  You can use a moisturizer that is for your skin type to help balance out the skin. Try not to squueze (pop) your blemishes because you can cause scaring, bleeding, or an infection. 

Dehydrated Skin:
Your skin can become dehydrated (lacking water) from long flights, or being in areas with recycled air for long periods of time.
You can cleanse your skin twice a day, and you need to replenish moisture to the skin. Drinking water can help to hydrate the skin. 
Use a gentle scrub, and a hydrating mask to replenish moisture to the skin.
You should use a moisturizer specifically for dehydrated skin, and use an eye cream.

Dry Skin:
Skin can become dry, losing natural oils during certain harsh temperatures, or by using a product that is too harsh for the skin.
Cleanse the skin twice a day.  You can use a toner for dry skin. Use a scrub, and mask once a week. Be sure to moisturize at least twice a day, and use a seperate cream for the eye area.

Mature skin:
You should cleanse your skin twice a day. You can try creamy, or milky cleansers. You can use a toner as well. You can use a scrub, and mask 2-3 times a week depending on how dry your face gets. Using a scrub, and mask will help remove dead skin, help increase circulation, and bloodflow to the skin, which will reveal a healthier look to it.
Moisturize twice a day. Anti-Aging skin care creams work to prevent aging, and there are creams that can relax lines. Use a seperate eye cream.

Sensitive/Reactive Skin
Sometime skin can become sensitive, or reactive due to harsh ingredients in skincare, or even cosmetics.
Cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser. You can use a mild scrub (once a week), or make your own using sugar, and water. (This scrub can be used for all skin types.) You control how gently you want the scrub by increasing the amount of water.  If your skin is very reactive, you should add more water, and press the scrub into the skin gently, then rinse with tepid water. You can try using a mask for sensitive skin. (Clay masks can calm the skin) Use a gentle moisturizer. Avoid products that contain menthol, or alcohol. 

Rosacea: 
Cleanse skin twice a day with a mild cleanser. You can rinse your face with tepid water during the day, and either blot face, or air dry.  You can use a calming toner. Avoid products that contain grains, alcohol, menthol, or salicylic acid.  They can irritate the skin, and will cause flareups.
You can try a clay mask to soothe the skin. I've used one by Freeman on my clients. 
If using topical medication, wait 15 minutes before applying moisturizer, or makeup. 
Be sure to use sunscreen. 15% or higher is recommended. 

There are many wonderful skin care products available. An excellent skin care line I use, and have sold is Decleor.  The line has been around since 1974. It is aroma therapy skincare created in Europe. They don't use any harsh ingredients.  They have oils, balms, cleansers, moisterizers, scrubs, masks, and a sun care line for face, and body, and are never greasy. They also have excellent eye creams to reduce puffiness, and bags. They have products for every skin type. Based on Eastern holistic philosophies, Decleor approach to beauty is unique in its combination of the purest, most potent and natural ingredients. Decleor has devoted years of intensive research to creating Europe's most comprehensive and effective range of beauty treatments and today is recognized as a leading authority in Aromatherapy skincare.
You will see results from the first use, and continue to see great results over time.