skin care tips : types and protection of skin

tips to skin care:-

* there are number of skin care formulas available to take care of skin.
* the skin bath lotions are available for different skin conditions such as dry skin, oily skin and normal skin.
* milk bath lotion is also available for skin care.
* according to skin condition, skin lotion should be selected to protect glowing skin.
* one can match the skin lotion as per skin condition.
* skin care bath lotions should be used soon after bath.
* these skin lotions nourishes skin.
* skin care lotion is also applied to wrinkled fingers and toes after bath.
* skin care bath lotions retsore the oil loses during bath.
* skin care lotions also moisturises the skin, and helps to skin glow.
* skin bath lotion is beneficial for dry skin.
* skin bath lotions can be changed with seasons.

types of skin care:-

cleansing of face :- cleansing of skin is the best method of skin care. It is ideal to clean the skin 2 to 3 times a day. If the skin is oily you need to clean the face more times a day.  For dry skin, no need of frequent cleansing and oil based cosmetic cleansers are used.

To clean the skin, water and soap is not only a method but, lotions, gels, milk, and creams are available. These creams and lotions are the mixtures of oil, wax and water, and suitable for different skin types.

* A cotton pad dipped in milk is also a effective skin cleanser.
* skin lotions and creams to be applied upward and outward movement on face.  Don,t over stretch the skin or pull it.
* Leave the skin cleanser on the face for 2 to 3 minutes. then wipe the cleanser with cotton pad or tissue paper in upward and outward movement.
* At last clean the face with water.

face mask:- Usually all face masks have face cleaning action. Clay is the ideal mask used for skin mask. Face mask helps to remove all oil content, sebum, dirt, dead skin etc.
Fuller earth is an another type of special clay used for face pack or mask. It contains aluminium silicate and helps to absorb dead skin skin and also absorbs excess oil on face; so is good for oily skin.
Kaolin is the best mask for oily skin and not for dry skin.

Oatmeal and bran, which are rich in vitamin E , and b complex are used as peelers and best for skin care.
cucumber, curds, and lemon juice are also used as skin care ingredients, which maintains acids and alkali content of face.

freshening of skin:- skin care cosmetics also include skin fresheners which contain alcohol and water.
These fresheners are applied to skin after cleaning. Skin Fresheners tones  skin and also maintains acid and alkali balances of skin.
Non alcoholic fresheners are available for dry skin care.

moisturizing:- skin moisturisers help to keep the skin moisture. Skin moisturizers not only prevent water loss of skin, but also protect from external environmental temperature.
Moisturising creams are highly beneficial for dry skin, as they keep the skin moisturised.

moisturisers are of two types:-

* oil in water emulsions and

* water in oil emulsions.

for dry skin oil based emulsions are better,  for normal skin water based emulsions are beneficial.

protection of skin:- Sun light is the most harmful factor causing skin changes. So protection of skin from ultraviolet rays is essential for healthy skin. Prolonged Exposure of skin to ultraviolet rays may cause, skin rashes, loses skin elasticity, and forms skin wrinkles. Sun burn is common with exposure to sun rays.

* Sunscreen lotions are best method to protect skin from ultraviolet rays and also from dirt and pollutants. Sunscreen lotions also keep the moisture of skin.
* sunscreen lotions and creams are available along with sun protection factors. These sunscreen creams block the ultraviolet rays of sun and protect skin.