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Must-have skin care tools

by Wahidabi Sulaiman

Great skin is a result of constant care. Also, the products you use on your body plays a part in the outcome of the result. Skin Care can be divided into a few categories. Namely, facial, manicure, pedicure, scalp and on whole, body.

For a great facial, you will need the following. A cleanser, toner, moisturizer. Before embarking on a facial regime, make sure you identify your skin type. This will largely determine what product you can and should use. If you use products that do not match your skin type, the results can be bad such as increase in acne or pimples and rashes. Therefore, determine you skin type first. After which, decide on the product. Oily skin needs a foaming cleanser as it will help to reduce sebum production and also unclog pores that would increase the occurrence of pimples and acne. Normal, dry and combination skin can do with non-foam based cleanser which can be wiped off easily.

Applying toner is the next item you would need after cleansing. It is essential that you make sure your face is ready to accept moisturizer. Toner does precisely that. As you pat your toner, your skin wakes up and gets ready receive treatment. Also, you would notice that after you apply your toner, you skin would feel tighter and cared for.

Moisturizer comes next. This could be in the form of day cream as well. Always moisturize your face as this would ensure that the ageing process is delayed. Your face gets the hydration it requires so that it does not feel the lack of moisture. Moisture content in your face can be due to various reasons. Factors such as stress and pollution could deprive your face of moisture. Also, check if your moisturizer contains SPF 15 or above. Otherwise, you would need to apply your sunblock for protection. At night, replace the moisturizer with a good night cream. Night time is the best time to treat your skin. This is so because, you are in a relaxed mode and thus, your skin is more ready to accept the treatment it receives.

Next, invest in a good eye cream. This would help reduce puffy eyes and the panda eyes. Also, take care of your lips by applying balm. If they are chapped or dry, apply everyday. Otherwise, make it a point to apply it every other day. This will keep your lips rosy and healthy.

Manicure an pedicure is essential in keeping your nails, hand and legs in great condition. You will need a good clipper, nail buffer and polish. All you need to do is observe when you go for your manicure and pedicure at a professional outlet. Ask them what products they use on you and then replicate it at home. Also, invest in a good moisture Rich hand and feet lotion or cream. This would ensure that your skin feels smooth and cared for everyday.

Body care is another aspect of skin care. You will be able to find many body lotion in your retail outlets that you can use in shower itself that will keep your body feeling fresh and moisturized. Also, there are lotions that you can use after batch which stays on for a longer period of time. However, for areas that you are not able to reach, in-shower care would be good enough.

Scalp is also part of our skin. Good care of scalp would include a good shampoo and conditioner. For extra care, you will be able find day/night lotion which would be a leave-on serum. This locks in moisture and keeps your hair bouncy and shiny on top of keeping you scalp healthy and free of dandruff.

Skin care tools are plenty. However, finding the right match for your skin would take some time. Therefore, make sure you invest in your skin care routine and stick to them to ensure that your skin is always in the pink of health.

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