Basic skin care products and their benefits

1) CLEANSER:

Cleansers come in many forms and should be used TWICE a Day.

a) Face wash- is a foaming cleanser with a slightly acidic pH.

Clients with oily or combination skin like foamy cleanser. Recommend these washes with caution because they can over dry the skin. This often leads to an over-production of oil in the skin and can exacerbate acne.

Cleansing LOTION- is a water based emulsion for normal and combination skin.

Cleansing lotions can be applied with damp cotton pads or the hands and can be removed with a damp soft cloth, cotton, or sponges.

b) Cleansing CREAM- is an oil-based emulsion used primarily to dissolve makeup and dirt. Cleansing cream is heavier than cleansing lotions. Cleansing cream should be followed by a toner or another cleanser that is strong enough to remove any residue.

CLEANSER BENEFITS:

- Cleanser dissolves makeup and dirt to UNBLOCK PORES and prepares the skin for other products.

- Milky cleanser soften dry skin,

- Cleansers contain ingredients to counteract various skin problems.

- Additional ingredients can help certain skin conditions such as sensitivity, dehydration, or capillary problems,

2) TONERS

Toners, fresheners, and astringents are all essentially the same type of product. These are liquids that are used after cleansing, just before moisturizer is applied.

a) Freshener- often has the lowest alcohol content (0 to 4 percent) and is beneficial for DRY and MATURE skin as well as for SENSITIVE skin.

b) Toners usually have alcohol content (4 to 15 percent) and are designed for use on NORMAL and COMBINATION skin. They tone, or tighten the skin.

c) Astringents may have an alcohol content of up to 35 % and are used for OILY and ACNE-PRONE skin. They help remove excess oil on the skin, but some are too drying and can cause more harm than good.

TONER BENEFIF:

- They remove residue left behind by cleansers,

- Some restore the skin’s natural pH after cleansing,

- They have a temporary tightening effect on both the skin and pores openings, helping to temporarily tighten these follicles.

- Some can help certain skin conditions, depending on the ingredients,

3) EXFOLIANTS

The term of exfoliation refers to the peeling or sloughing of the skin layer. Many types of peeling and exfoliation treatments are available, ranging from brushing treatments and light enzyme peels and plastic surgeons.

EXFOLIATION BENEFITS:

- It makes the skin smoother,

- It facilitates the extraction of matter that clogs pores,

- A faster cell turnover rate brings cells to the surface,

- It improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture,

- It helps products penetration and more effective delivery of ingredients into the skin,

- The skin is smoother and not as rough, which makes the application of makeup easier,

4) MASKS

A good mask can do wonders for the skin, and like most beauty treatments, the benefits have been known for thousands of years, Mask ingredients include herbs, vitamins, and oils, which can be combined in clay, seaweed, or hydrating bases.

Masks tighten and tone the skin, also draw impurities out of the pores and clear up blemishes. Masks such as cucumber, or aloe, stay moist and are more hydrating.