Great Skincare

One of the first topics you learn in Biology 101 is that your skin is the largest organ of the body. That's really fascinating, especially since proper skin care is often overlooked in our daily beauty routine. Taking care of your skin is the essential foundation to have stunning make - up and a flawless look. A few of the products that provide hydration and anti-ging elements are Clinique, Olay, Neutrogena, Lancome, and Estee Lauder. Although you can buy these products from your local drug or department store, I truly suggest having a consultation with your local beauty consultant or dermatalogist as a first step. She will be able to provide an evaluation of your skin - type and suggest products that will bring great results. After your initial visit, you have the option of buying the products that were suggested or you can look for more reasonably priced products. In addition, there are several home remedies that will help establish a great skin - care system such as sugar scrubs; the oatmeal mask, and a cucumber wrinkle cream. Lastly, please remember that proper skin - care can make the aging process a more graceful "season" versus a tormenting metamorphosis! Click on the link below for Skin Care Basics and Skin Care Home Remedies.

http://www.smartskincare.com/skincarebasics

http://www.skin-care-recipes-and-remedies.com


Quick Skin Care Recipe

Apple skin toner (Courtesy of spaindex.com).

This toner is an excellent choice for oily skin, and is a great substitute for rubbing alcohol.

Ingredients

* 2/3 cup witch hazel
* 1/3 cup apple vinegar
* severeal drops of lavender essential oil (or oil of your choice)

Preparation

* Mix, and add to clean bottle.
* Shake bottle well before using, and then dampen a cotton ball or pad saturated with your toner, and swab over face.
* Witch hazel is a gentle astringent, apple cider vinegar will help restore your skin's natural pH balance, and lavender soothes sensitive skin.