Beautiful Skin

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Beautiful Skin is a guest post by Sandra Mallory from The Glamour Zone

Beautiful skin belongs to those who understand the principles of natural skin care. There are some very definite steps to take to obtain a clear, smooth complexion. The first and most important step to take is to learn and implement an effective facial cleansing routine. Do not skimp on cost in this area. Purchase the highest quality facial cleanser you can afford to buy and keep plenty on hand. The soap we use for general bathing is just too harsh to be used on the face without causing damage.

Here is the procedure for a gentle yet thorough facial cleansing:

Wash your hands thoroughly with regular soap and rinse thoroughly.
Splash your face with very warm water to open your pores.
Apply your chosen facial cleanser with your fingers and gently massage your face, spreading the cleanser over the entire surface. The key here is to be gentle. The facial cleanser is designed to do the job well and there is no need to rub and scrub. In fact, rubbing and scrubbing will only damage the skin.
Splash water of the same temperature from step 2 onto your face to rinse off the cleanser.
Splash cold water on your face to close the pores.
Let your face air dry – do not use a towel to dry off.

This facial cleansing should be done at least twice a day, right before makeup application and always right before retiring for the night.

The second step to beautiful skin is to wear makeup every day. But not just any makeup, as some contain harsh chemicals that can dry out or otherwise damage your skin. Choose the highest quality natural makeup your budget will allow. The sun protection factor (SPF) of the foundation should be at least 15 – 20. I recommend mineral powders over any type of liquid cosmetics due to their higher percentage of natural ingredients and ease in application and removal. It is important to learn how to put on makeup properly so that your skin is well protected from the elements.

Here are the steps for properly applying makeup to enhance the health of your facial skin:

Cleanse your face thoroughly first, following the facial cleansing steps listed earlier in this article.
Immediately after your skin has completely air-dried from the facial cleansing, apply a high quality facial cream to soften up your skin. Apply gently – do not rub the face. If you find yourself rubbing your skin to help the cream be absorbed by your skin, then you have bought an inferior facial cream.
Follow the makeup manufacturer instructions for applying the foundation. In the case of powdered mineral foundation you will be using a brush to apply the foundation, such as a kabuki brush.
Next comes any concealer you feel you might need, followed by lip color, eye shadow, eyeliner and blush. The important principle to follow is less is more – the less makeup you add on top of your foundation, the healthier your skin will be. Apply as little as possible to achieve the look you desire. Never rub the face during application of makeup. If using the recommended mineral makeup, use good quality mineral powder application brushes.

The third step to acquiring beautiful skin is to make a weekly facial mask a part of your routine. If you have the funds, reserve a weekly hour at a local day spa and let the professionals give your face the attention it deserves. If that is not in your budget, search in books or magazines or online for recipes for facial cleansing masks and prepare them yourself. Why not invite your close friends over for a spa day at your house and share the fun!

The remaining steps to achieving beautiful skin are the standard points of advice you have been hearing your whole life: eat healthy food, get plenty of exercise and get enough sleep.

Follow these simple steps to beautiful skin and soon your friends will be asking you to share your personal beauty secrets!