Skincare

Basic Rules for a Clear Face

*** The Trio: Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer

                   The trio are the main ingredients to perfect skin, the cleanser takes of the dirt, the toner evens skin out and removes any left over dirt and the moisturizer restores the skin moisture levels. However with so many products out there on the market its important to know which are best for you, and that can only be established by skin type. Dry skin would obviously need all the moisture that can get so the trio should all revolve around being moisturizing. Oily skin tends to breakout the most because of the excess oil produce and so its important to make sure you cleanser and toner specialize in removing oils/ made for oily skin and that your moisturizer is oil free. Combination skin can be really tricky but I find that an oil removing cleanser, moisturizing toner and oil free moisturizer work best. some brands that carry really good products would be:

•  Nuetrogena
• Estee Lauder
• Clean and clear

*** Face Masks

                Like many cleansers there are many face masks cared by many brands, but face masks can really help in riding acne when done 2x a week. one of my absolute favorites is the Mint julpe mask by the brand Queen Helene. when looking for a face mask the things you want to look for are products that are as close to being natural like clay or mud masks.

*** Chemical peels

                 Now chemical peels may seem scary but there really not. I recommend going to the dermatologist for this first so your doctor can fully evaluate your breakouts. when I got my first chemical peel it did wonders for my acne and I barely broke out any more the acid used on me was TCA I believe it was 35%. I know have my own little TCA bottle of 25% that I used in emergencies.  most warn you though, chemical peels do make your face peel on for about 1 week & 1/2. You can't or at least shouldn't wear makeup during the 2 week period.

*** Microdermabrasion

          If chemical peels aren't your cup of tea then there's always microdermabrasion, its almost like an invigorating, powerful,fancy face scrubbing procedure. It's painless and can give your skin a beautiful glow.