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 Our face is the
most expose area of our body and it is the area
which have to deal with most of the problems.
Among the problems which could hurt our face are
particles found in pollution, cigarette smoke
and pesticides. Other factors which are also
damaging to the skin on our face are oiliness
and the daily stress we have to endure whether
it is from home or at work. Before each
treatment such as deep cleansing, exfoliation,
steam or a face massage, it is important to take
note that everybody's skin is different and
therefore each treatment should be treated
differently according to your skin type.
Photo: Face Mask
No matter what
type of skin type you have, to
protect the skin, daily cleansing and care are
essential and antioxidants such as vitamins A, C
and E can protect us against the free-radical
damage because skin cells impacted by free
radicals can function poorly and die.
A good and easy
way to protect your face is to massage, via
gentle circular motions, a facial cleanser over
the whole of your face and neck. A recommended
facial cleanser would be a good vitamin C or
other antioxidant cleanser. Before doing so, it
is important to wet your face first. After you
have finished rubbing, rinse your face with
lukewarm water because hot water can damage the
tiny blood vessels and then pat your face dry. A
another method is to scrub your face. This
method will allow the removal of dead cells,
impurities and sebum and also speeds up cell
renewal and permit smooth new skin to shine.
This process requires you to lightly rub small
dollop of your favorite facial scrub, usually
fruit-based, over your entire face. After that,
use trepid water to wash your face and dry your
face with a towel.
Another way to
freshen up your face is by using steam. To start
this spa treatment, add not more than three
drops of rose essential oil into a large bowl of
boiling water. Then, lean towards the bowl but
keep your face about thirty cm away from the
water. Using a towel over the bowl to trap the
vapors, steam your face for ten minutes. This
method is helpful because it is well-known fact
that rose oil can overcome dry skin. It you have
sensitive skin, then use chamomile oil while
lemon oil is suitable for oily skin. Another
important product to help facial problems is to
use a vitamin C mask and moisturizer since it
helps restore the skin's lipid barrier which
controls the flow the flow of water through skin
layers. Apply a small and evenly amount of
vitamin C mask over your face for about fifteen
minutes. Then remove it with a wet cloth and
while your face is still damp, apply a vitamin C
moisturizer to seal in the moisture and at the
same time, it will strengthen the skin.
Spa treatments
that contain tea tree oil are extremely suitable
for oily and acne-prone skin. You can use a tea
tree face wash by massaging the cleanser all
over your face. When complete, rinse your face
with lukewarm water. After that, use a gentle
scrub to further cleanse and exfoliate your
skin. Tea tree oil is known to be used for
treating sunburn, stings, gum infections and
athlete's foot. Instead of washing your face,
you could also apply a thin layer of tea
tree-based facial mask over your face to further
protect your face. Please keep in mind that oily
skin needs moisturizing also. A tea tree
moisturizing gel can help to soften and hydrate
your skin without irritation and its
antibacterial properties is also good for
controlling blemish causing whatever marks you
have to be less visible.
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