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Having clear and radiant skin can boost the owner's confidence, but this is not always natural. Following a strict one-week skincare regimen that includes cleansing and moisturizing can help you look fresh, but proper skin care is more important than just washing your face. This requires you to create a daily routine and maintain it in order to maintain the lasting beauty of your skin.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Determining your skin type

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   Learn about basic skin types. There are five different skin types; Dry, oily, combination, normal and sensitive skin. It is important to know what type of skin you are in before you start treating it. Each skin type needs a different treatment, so learning how to care for your skin type will give you the freshest look.

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   Skin cleansing. To try and determine your skin type, it's important to cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser to remove dirt, makeup, and oily oils. Then, pat the skin dry with a towel, but don't rub it to avoid irritation.

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   Blot the T-zone with paper towels. Wait 30 minutes after rinsing and dry the skin to check for T-zone skin. Use a tissue to gently press on the T-zone, making sure the entire T-skin is in contact with the tissue.
   • The T-zone covers the forehead and the nose. Imagine a T with the dash of the T as the upper part of the eyebrow, and the rest length along the bridge of the nose.

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   Check paper towels. Check for dust and oil on a skin-to-skin tissue to determine your skin type. You may see signs like this:
   • Dry skin: Skin feels stretched and stretched, showing signs of peeling and dead skin after cleansing, small pores. With this skin type, you will need to pay attention to moisturizing more.
   • Oily skin: Glossy and oily skin on a tissue, enlarged pores. In order to give skin this type of freshness, you need to reduce oil production by using milder products. You don't want your face to shine just because of the oil!
   • Combination Skin: Paper towels will have oil from the T-zone soaked in, but the cheeks and other skin areas on the face may be normal or dry. This is a very popular skin type and can be handled easily.
   • Normal Skin: There will be a bit of oil on the tissue and no flakes of the skin. This means you have healthy skin and just enough oil - neither too much nor too little. However, you should still take care of your skin daily to maintain the normal skin condition.
   • Sensitive Skin: This skin feature does not necessarily show up on a tissue, but it can manifest on the face when you remove the tissue. Is your face red or irritated? Do you have a burning sensation on your face after using the facial products? If so, chances are your skin is sensitive and you need to take extra care when washing your face to make sure not to use harsh products.
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Part 2 of 4: Take steps to wash your face, balance skin and moisturize

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   Learn about cleansing, skin balancing, moisturizing and routine routine. It is important to follow this routine every day, as it will moisturize and purify your skin. Take these steps in the morning to kick off your day with a clean, fresh face, then repeat at night.
   • People with sensitive or dry skin should only do this once a day, as washing too much will make the skin even drier and more prone to irritation. If you have dry skin, try these steps in the morning and remove make-up and moisturize your face at night before bed.
   • Remember that exfoliating is also an equally important step. You can use an enzyme or seed exfoliator two or three times a week for normal or oily skin, once or twice for dry or sensitive skin.

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   Wash your face. Buy a mild cleanser to wash your face every day. Start by washing your face with warm water to remove dirt from your skin, then use a cleanser to remove oil and cleanse your skin. Put the cleanser on the tips of your fingers, gently rub the face and neck in a circular motion and massage into the center of the face, then rinse with warm water and pat dry with a towel.
   • Make sure to use a cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type. When buying a cleanser, you should pay attention to the information on the bottle that states which skin type is suitable for the product. You can also use natural cleansers that are less irritating to the skin.
   • Cream-based cleansers are more moisturizing, so you will have a feeling of freshness on your face and can be more effective if you have dry skin. However, you can also use a gel cleanser if your skin is more oily or if you want to remove makeup.
   • Always remove makeup before going to bed, even if you usually wash your face in the morning. Makeup that stays on your skin all night while sleeping will make your facial skin feel more oily in the morning and can clog pores. You can also use a makeup remover or wet washcloth to quickly wash the cosmetics on your eyes and face.

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   Use toner. Pour toner onto cotton pad or dip cotton into toner and apply to T-zone and other needed skin areas. If your skin is oily, then the toner is a great product to treat these areas.
   • If you have dry or sensitive skin, be careful when using toner to keep your skin from getting drier and always test a small area of ​​skin first to see how it affects the skin. Some toners may be stronger than others, so it's important to read the label and find out which toners are best suited for dry or sensitive skin.

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   Moisturizes the skin. After washing your face, you can apply moisturizer to keep your face moist and healthy. There are many types of moisturizers, so you will find the right one for your skin. Even if your skin is oily, you should still moisturize your skin - just get a lighter and specifically made for oily skin. Using a moisturizer with an SPF is also a good idea to prevent sun damage.

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   Use an eye cream. The skin under the eyes is the thinnest area of ​​the skin and often lacks moisture. Dab a pea-sized amount of eye cream underneath your eyes and around your eye socket bones and let the cream soak into your skin.Eye creams are also helpful for those with dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles or puffiness. advertisement

Part 3 of 4: Examination of lifestyle habits

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   Think about the stressors in your life. Do you feel overwhelmed, overwhelmed by work, or stressed about something? Stress can make acne worse, so consider the things that make you feel pressured and try to find ways to release or reduce the effects of stress to stay healthy.
   • When stressed, the body releases stress hormones, including cortisol, which irritate the skin and increase oil production.
   • Getting enough sleep is also one way to help reduce stress. The risk of psychological stress can increase up to 14% if sleep takes an hour. Imagine a four-hour night's sleep and the risk increases by 50%! Try to get 7 hours of sleep each night to avoid the risk of developing stress-related acne associated with lack of sleep.

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   Avoid unhealthy foods. Diet is one of the most important parts of keeping skin clean. If you eat a lot of greasy or unhealthy foods, your skin will react to those foods and get acne prone. Pay attention to the foods you eat often and see if it is related to facial acne.
   • A diet high in highly refined sugar, also known as a high glycemic index diet, can cause acne breakouts, so it's important to read the nutritional facts of your food and avoid foods high in it. these sugars.

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   Eat antioxidant foods, vitamins and other nutrients. While certain foods make your skin worse, there are also many foods that are beneficial to the skin, providing nutrients needed to maintain moisture in the skin and keep skin healthy. Here are some very good nutrients to focus on when choosing your diet:
   • Selenium - This is a mineral that helps to protect the skin from free radicals that cause dry skin, wrinkles and several diseases. You can find these minerals in foods like Brazil nuts, shrimp, lamb, tuna, salmon, whole-wheat pasta, turkey and beef.
   • Antioxidants - These substances also prevent free radicals from entering the body. Colorful vegetables and fruits like berries, tomatoes, spinach, beets, squash, and sweet potatoes all contain antioxidants.
   • CoQ10 - This is an important antioxidant that decreases as people get older. You can find it in salmon, tuna, poultry, liver, and whole grains. Some skin care products also have this ingredient for anti-wrinkle purposes.
   • Vitamin A - This is the vitamin that works to prevent dry, flaky skin, commonly found in carrots, cantaloupe, oranges, green leafy vegetables, eggs and low-fat dairy products. You can also buy prescription acne products that contain vitamin A called retinoids, which are known to treat wrinkles and dark spots.
   • Vitamin C - This vitamin helps to protect the skin and prevent sun damage. Look for vitamin C in citrus fruits, red bell peppers, papaya, kiwifruit, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.
   • Vitamin E - This is another antioxidant that can help protect skin from sun damage and fight inflammation. Eat nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, olives, spinach, asparagus, and green leafy vegetables to get this vitamin.
   • Healthy fats - Yes, some fats are good for you! Look for omega-3 and omega-6 fats to create natural oils that protect skin against dryness and dark spots, and give skin a youthful, smooth look. You can find these fatty acids in olive and flaxseed oils, walnuts, and cold-water fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
   • Green Tea - This food is considered a "magic medicine" for the skin thanks to its anti-inflammatory effects, reducing DNA damage and preventing sun damage.

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   Drink a lot of water. Water is also an important factor for your health, and drinking enough water throughout the day will leave your skin hydrated. You should increase your water intake to 8 glasses per day to help flush toxins from your skin and body.
   • Like any organ in the body, the skin is made up of cells, and cells cannot function properly without water. Your skin is one of the largest organs water can affect when you drink it, so make sure to drink the necessary amount of water to moisturize your skin.

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   Exercise regularly. Regular exercise not only helps you reduce stress, but also increases blood circulation, which transports more oxygen to your skin cells and removes cell waste. Remember that sweat can cause pimples, so be sure to wash off after exercising.

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   Use sunscreen. This is never redundant. One of the most damaging factors for the skin is sun exposure. You may think that you will have "natural beauty" when you have tanned skin, but sun exposure without protecting your skin increases the risk of cancer and can form dark spots on the skin, copper. period aggravates acne condition due to inflammation caused by sunburn.
   • Apply sunscreen every time you go outside. There are sunscreens available for many different skin types. If you have oily skin, look for a mild sunscreen with ingredients like avobenzone, oxybenzone, methoxycinnamate, octocrylene, and zinc oxide. You can also look on a product label that says noncomedogenic, which means it won't clog your pores.

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   Avoid touching your face. This may sound silly, but acne can be caused by oils on the hands. You should pay attention to where you usually put your hands all day. Do you often put your hands on your chin or on your cheeks? Are you constantly looking for blemishes on your skin or lifting hair on your face? These actions all contribute to bringing the oil to the face and causing more pimples.
   • The phone also carries a variety of germs and oils that easily stick to the face. Heat from the cell phone can cause bacteria to multiply, and when you press the phone to your face to talk, you are also exposed to many bacteria. Make it a habit to wipe your phone clean once a day with a wet cloth or hand sanitizer.
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Part 4 of 4: Makeup

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   Make even skin color. Many people have dull skin and dark spots, so evenly balancing the redness of your skin is an important step towards a healthy fresh look. Use a moisturizer of a color that blends evenly across the skin. Make sure to use a cream that is rich in color with your skin tone (copper should not be used if your skin is ivory) and do not apply too thick. Look for a skin-toning moisturizer that has relative transparency.
   • If your skin is in between two tones, choose one that is slightly lighter than your skin tone.

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   Use concealer. Use a concealer that is a bit lighter than your skin tone. Concealer helps to conceal dark spots, redness and dark spots. Dab a small amount over the blemish area and gently spread with your fingers. Dab concealer under your eyes to brighten this area and conceal puffiness or dark circles. Concealer is also a good solution for any red or uneven skin areas.
   • Remember to use the right amount. If you use too much concealer and don't spread it evenly, then this step will only get people to pay attention to the bruises. Conversely, if you use too little, you may not be able to cover dark spots or areas with blemishes.

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   Apply chalk to create a block. Choose a volume that is one or two tones darker than your skin tone, use a kabuki brush to apply the mass to your face, then on your neck and chest, and spread evenly. Dab the brush on the chalk, shake off excess chalk, and apply using a circular motion.
   • You can find kabuki brushes at most cosmetic stores. The brush tip is arched for broad and even coverage with a short, dense brush bristles.

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   Add some color. For a radiant look on your cheeks, choose a pale pink or peach blush and sweep it along your cheekbones. Smile in front of the mirror and apply the chalk to the raised cheeks, spread evenly toward your temples, using just the right amount to create a gentle pink glow. Blush blush makes your face less monotonous.

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   Apply highlighting cream. This step is optional, but it can accentuate facial contours and create sparkle. Apply highlighting cream on the cheekbones, nose tip and lip contour of Cupid's bow (the concave part in the middle of the upper lip) and along the arch of the brow, then spread evenly with your fingertips so that the highlight looks natural. .

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   Admire the results. When you've finished putting on your make-up, look at yourself in the mirror and admire your natural radiance! This style of makeup looks very natural as if you were not wearing makeup, so if your makeup looks noticeable then you should consider applying a little lighter makeup. advertisement

Advice

• Change is unlikely to happen right away, so be patient and keep in good habits. Be persistent and persistent. Establishing such good habits takes time and is regularly done, so if you skip the whole week of not doing the above steps it can be very difficult to return.
• Sometimes a simple bar of soap is effective at cleansing your skin, especially if you react badly to other products.
• Wash your bedding often so that the oil doesn't build up too much on your pillowcase.
• If your acne is too severe, see a dermatologist; They will give you specific advice or prescription medications to treat acne.

Warning

• Never rely on acne. This action can cause scarring and also add oil to the face.
• If you find that you still have acne while you are using the product to wash your face, it is likely that the product contains harsh chemicals that can irritate the skin. Try switching to another product and try washing your face only once a day.