Good Skin and You
You've always had good skin. But of late, these niggling, problems have been cropping up. What happened? The answer is that your skin does not remain the same throughout your life cycle. Pimples, rashes, burns, pigmentation can change the skin.
What you basically need to do is to get a skin care program sooner than you think you need it. Cleansing, toning and moisturizing are still healthy skin care imperatives. Without these basic moves, skin becomes dull, devitalized and cannot defend itself against environmental damage.
Even if you follow this routine religiously, you are likely to face skin problems from time to time. Spots, acne, blotchiness, wrinkles are some of the common problems. But they can all be handled with proper skin care routine or camouflaged with make-up. Here is a list of many skin troubles that you may face and the way you cover these, to your credit.
Spots: Spots and acne are the result of oily skin, stress and the wrong use of skin care products and cosmetics. These are not easy to get rid of and they tend to crop up at the wrong time.
Special care for Oily skin
Oily skin needs to be exfoliated to keep the pores clear and unclogged. Instead of covering spots with a concealer which can further clog your pores, dab on an anti-acne formula and face powder to absorb excess oil. Its best if you could avoid high fatty foods, to avoid this problem of excessive oily skin. Stress from job pressures and the demands of motherhood also trigger breakouts. Birth control pills high in certain progestins can cause spots, too. Using the wrong cleanser or cosmetics not meant for your skin type can also lead to clogged pores and blemishes. To keep skin clear, use a pre-soap cleanser meant for your specific skin type, followed by a good moisturizing routine (only on dry areas). Its another thing to follow trends and yet another to understand the needs of your skin.
Many people are driven to the myth that sunlight helps dry out pimples. Exposure to sun may dry skin slightly, but the effect is temporary. But if your skin is the ultra sensitive types, it would be wiser to avoid the sun as far as possible. In fact, heat, humidity and UV rays can intensify acne by stimulating oil production, leading to thick skin that further cause clogged pores.
A cosmetic way to camouflage spots and to give your skin a smooth matte finish is to rub some loose face powder into your palms. Rub hands together lightly and apply powder over the face. Then dust off the excess with a powder brush. But be careful that you take your own time to remove this make-up especially before you retire in bed. Make-up left overnight can be a breeding ground for allergies and rashes. As far as possible it would be best if you could keep your skin less clogged with even lesser foundation, as foundation although might be a great canvas for make-up plays havoc with your skin. A foundation free face makes for the best make up, as it means clear skin.
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