You know it’s ESSENTIAL, you know you have to do it!!! So dont’ be lazy. If you’re using makeup, a makeup remover should be used before your routine cleansing.

Foundation and blusher and eyeshadow…these are not going to come off that easily!

Please please…..
So get a good makeup remover.. it’s as important as a cleanser if you’re wearing makeup everyday. This is the only way to avoid breakouts and the possiblity of an allergic reaction of stale makeup on your skin.

Also, remember, take your makeup off gently. Just as gentle as you put it on!

I find that cleansing sheets are equally good as conventional makeup removers….they’re easy to use and not very expensive. Also easy to carry around… big brands like estee lauder, oil of olay do very good cleansing sheets… so there’s really no reason to be lazy!

Aside from it’s obvious role as a cancer causing substance, smoking dries our your skin. Because smoking restricts blood vessels, it can prevent oxygen and nutrients from getting to the skin. The skin takes on a sallow and greyish cast, which is why smokers often appear pale and unhealthy.. Young smokers are not immune. Those who start smoking at 15 or so are subjecting themselves to premature wrinkling.

NO amount of anti ageing cream will removed the wrinkles caused by cigarettes!!

Bottomline – You can be careful about your food diet and exercise regularly, but that all means nothing if you keep smoking.

Alcohol too, dehydrates the skin and interferes with the blood circulation. It robs the skin of moisture and vital nutrients. Make up for a drinking session by taking plenty of water the following day, but that doesn’t mean it will offset alcohol’s negative effects that easily.

Of course, there’s no need to totally eliminate alcohol from your life, but BE CLEVER! @_*

Do you know why we get pimples and blackheads? Dirt and dust particles can hide in the pores of the skin and clog the sebaceous glands – these are the glands that produce sebum or oil. When these glands get clogged, your face will start to show signs of dirt in many forms.

Here are some recommendations on how to take good care of that important little face.

If you have dry skin, which feels taut and is often itchy, try using a milky or cream cleanser.. As dry skin is sensitve, one washing is sufficient.

Oily skin responds better to a refreshing foam or water based gel. Although light, a gel is just as deep cleansing and oily skins will enjoy the lubricating effect it leaves after a rinse with the water.

Remember to buy products with AHAs as it will help to decongest the skin and prevent clogged proes so common with oily skin.

With combination skin, a tendency towards dryness except on the t-zone of the forhead, nose and chin, mild wash off cleansers are good as they address both oily and dry areas. You may wan to wash the oilier areas more thoroughy.

While cleansing is essential, it is important not to over-cleanse the skin. Over cleansing strips away essential lipids and natural essential fatty acids that help to keep in moisture. Just as important, it may surprise you to know that dehydration from over-cleansing can lead to premature ageing!

So choose the right products when you get to the cleansers aisle! I keep to the same cleanser for so many years and it’s great!