Facial Skin

Do you have a soft, smooth, clear, attractive and glowing facial skin? If so, you are blessed with something. You are the fortunate one. But, mind you, the beauty of your skin will not last long. With advancing age, there is no guarantee that you will maintain that fresh youthful look; you will have to exert to keep it as it is. Normally, worries and tensions, coupled with the climatic effect, tell upon the skin and many women look aged even in their prime. There may be a couple of other means to keep up your youthful glow, but the best is to look after your skin.

Facial skin is of three types-normal, dry and oily.

Normal Skin: This type of skin is very rare. It is one of the best types which retains freshness, attraction and flush for long. It requires very light make-up. Face should be washed with soft water. If the usual tap water in your area is hard, soften it by adding a little 'borax powder' to it. In order to keep up the glow of your skin, it is imperative to wipe off your make-up before going to bed with a good cleansing cream. Do not use make­up at least once a. week so as to let your skin breathe fresh air.

Dry Skin: Dry skin is sensitive to the weather and is prone to wrinkles. Protect it against wind, sun and water. Dry skin should not be washed with cold water and soap, nor should astringent lotions be used. Instead, after cleaning it at night, before bed-time, it is better to use a good freshener which might give it some freshness. The freshener should be non-alcoholic, because alcohol dries the skin. Moisturizer should be spread slowly on the face by giving outward motion either with cotton or fingers. Use moisturizer on your neck and other parts which are exposed. Diet, rich with vitamins A, B, C, D should be taken.

Oily or Greasy Skin: A greasy skin is prone to pimples and dark shadows. It, therefore, requires frequent cleaning, say thrice a day at least. Use of sulphur soap is beneficial. Also, remember to clean your face at night, before retiring, with some good quality cleansing milk or with un-boiled milk. Avoid greasy food. Your intake of water should be at least six glasses a day. If the skin is allowed to remain greasy, pimples and blackheads find an easy way to appear. A greasy skin does not require make-up: Cleansing the pores with steaming once a week is an effective method to keep the skin greaseless. Use a face-pack after steaming. This is called facial. Face-packs are available in the market but they can also be made at home. What kind of pack would suit you depends upon your skin.