How To Keep Your Face Looking Great

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A little T.L.C. throughout the day will keep your face looking young and lovely for a lifetime.

You Will Need

• A non-comedogenic facial cleanser
• A sink or basin
• Some warm water
• A towel
• A natural, alcohol-free toner
• A cotton ball or pad
• A non-comedogenic moisturizer with SPF 15
• Foods rich in antioxidants and vitamin C
• And at least 8 glasses of water
• Antiseptic wipes (optional)
• Sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 (optional)
• Sunglasses (optional)
• A wide-brimmed hat (optional)
• Makeup remover (optional)
• Night cream with retinol (optional)

Step 1: Wash your face

In the morning, wash your face with warm water and a non-comedogenic facial cleanser appropriate for your skin type. Pat your face dry with a towel and apply an alcohol-free toner with a cotton ball or pad. Avoid bar soap or harsh scrubs, which strip the skin of essential moisture.

Step 2: Moisturize

Apply a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15 every day, and if you spend a large part of your day outdoors, apply an additional sunscreen—again, with an SPF of at least 15—every two hours.

To further limit your exposure to the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, wear sunglasses that block UVA and UVB rays and a wide-brimmed hat.

Step 3: Avoid touching face

During the day, avoid touching your face with your hands or anything else that could spread grease and bacteria.

Tip: From time to time, clean the ear- and mouthpieces of your phones with antiseptic wipes—following the instructions for usage and taking care not to damage the phones.

Step 4: Avoid smoking

Avoid smoking. Nicotine can diminish the blood—and thus oxygen—that flows to the skin, and smoking can lead to pronounced “crow’s feet” and wrinkled, sallow skin.

Step 5: Drink water

Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. When the body dries out, it pulls moisture from the skin.

Step 6: Eat right foods

Eat foods rich in antioxidants, like blueberries, which combat wrinkles by reducing free radicals. Fruits high in vitamin C, such as oranges, help build collagen, which keeps skin firm.

Step 7: Remove makeup

If you’re wearing heavy eye makeup, make sure you use a cotton ball or pad soaked in eye makeup remover to wipe it off before bed.

Step 8: Wash your face

Again, wash your face with warm water and a non-comedogenic facial cleanser, then pat it dry with a towel and apply an alcohol-free toner.

Step 9: Moisturize

Before hitting the pillow, apply a moisturizer or a night cream with retinol—a type of vitamin A that encourages cell renewal—according to the product instructions.

Note: Despite the old wives’ tale, eating chocolate does not cause acne.

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How To Wear Leggings

Learn how to wear leggings and look fashionable with these tips.

You Will Need

• Ankle length, opaque, dark-hued leggings
• Loose-fitting blouses, tops, and tees
• A tunic
• A dress
• A jacket
• A miniskirt
• Flats, sandals, boots, or platform shoes
• A belt (optional)

Step 1: Choose shade

Choose ankle-length, opaque, black, or dark-hued leggings to avoid looking like a fashion victim. There are lots of great fabrics and pattern choices, like lace, “wet look,” or torn to personalize your look.

Step 2: Create balance

Create balance by wearing loose fitting boyfriend-style t-shirts, flowing blouses, long sweaters, or roomy oxfords. Tight on top and tight on bottom looks trashy.

Remember – leggings aren’t pants. Make sure your top is long enough to cover your hips.

Step 3: Wear with tunics

Wear leggings with tunics for a casual, bohemian look. A colorful, printed top becomes the focus with a pair of simple black leggings.

Step 4: Pair with a dress

Pair leggings with a dress, which can be fitted for a sleeker look, or with a voluminous skirt for a more casual vibe.

Tip: Cinch your dress with a skinny belt to create an elegant silhouette while elongating your legs.

Step 5: Top with a jacket

Top your leggings with a jacket. Hip-length jackets are flattering, as are embellished jackets, like a fashionable military jacket.

Step 6: Slip on under a miniskirt

Slip them on under a miniskirt. This not only looks fashionable and current but comes in handy if your miniskirt is a bit too short for you to feel comfortable in.

Step 7: Wear the right shoes

Complement your leggings with the right shoes. Flats, boots, sling backs, and pumps always look great. The more fashion forward can opt for funky, high-heeled platform shoes.

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Make Up Cosmetics and Acne

Is your temporary solution part of the problem? For decades, dermatologists and cosmetologists alike have debated the effects of cosmetics on the skin, particularly in acne sufferers. Make-up has often been branded an “acne Catch-22” — you want something to cover the redness, but you’re told it may actually be causing your acne. Fortunately, this is only partly true. To understand how to approach the make-up issue, we should start with a discussion of “cosmetic acne.”

Cosmetic Acne & Skin Care - A mild-mannered cousin.

Acne cosmetica, or acne that is caused by cosmetics, is a mild and fairly common form of acne. Because it is triggered by topical products rather than the complex process that creates true acne, it can strike anyone — even people who are not physiologically prone to the condition. Characterized by small, rashy pink bumps on the cheeks, chin and forehead, it typically develops over the course of a few weeks or months and may persist indefinitely. If you've recently started using a new skincare product and you're experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, discontinue use of the new product for a few days and see if your breakout subsides.

NOTE: While studies have shown that make-up does not cause true acne, it can exacerbate the condition. So it’s helpful to be aware of common topical triggers, no matter what kind of acne you have.

Cosmetic Acne & Skin Care - The culprit: Comedogenics.

Ever wonder where your make-up goes over the course of the day? Some of it is rubbed off by contact with your hands and your clothing, and some of it migrates across your skin, settling into your pores — much like rainwater collects wherever there are small holes in the ground. Some make-ups include ingredients that are considered comedogenic, or substances that are known to clog pores. Although these cosmetics may not cause true plugging of the follicle, certain ingredients may induce follicular irritation.

The result? The small, persistent bumps known as “cosmetic acne.”

Acne Medications How do You Choose?

There are many medical treatments for acne, although unfortunately, it can not be said that there is any one, single treatment to cure acne. Rather than having a single treatment for acne, doctors generally have to try several different products for each individual before finding the treatment or combination of treatments that will clear up the problem.

Every case of acne is different and will do different things to the skin depending on the individual. This makes acne quite a difficult condition to treat. A lot of experimentation and trial and error with various medications is usually needed before a successful treatment is found. This can be very frustrating for the person that wants a quick-fix solution to their problem or even for those individuals that have a stubborn strain of acne that takes a long time to clear up.

It always helps to see a doctor or dermatologist that has plenty of experience in treating acne, this way they can draw on their professional experience.

There are some absolute ‘no nos’ when it comes to dealing with acne. You should never scrub skin that is affected by acne. This irritates and inflames the acne, causing more pimples and making the healing process longer and more drawn out.

Never attempt to self-treat or self-medicate. Pimple removal is something that should always be left up to a trained doctor in an antiseptic environment.In most cases, the first treatment that a doctor will recommend is a topical cream. These creams, like all acne treatments, do not cure acne, but rather help manage the symptoms of the acne. The treatment that you receive will depend on the type of symptoms that you are experiencing. It will either be aimed at unplugging pores, killing bacteria (antibiotics), reducing the amount of oils (such as Accutane) or altering the hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands (such as oral contraceptives).

If topical creams alone prove ineffective, doctors will usually combine them with an oral antibiotic. The topical creams usually contain benzoyl peroxide which although effective, should be used in small doses. It was originally thought to be harmless, however studies show that prolonged use or overuse can lead to premature aging of the skin.

The most important thing to remember when attempting to rid yourself of acne is to work with a trained medical professional that you trust. Secondly, be patient. Even in the best of cases, acne does not clear up overnight. In fact, even when you have found a treatment that works, your skin will usually get worse before it gets better. Doctors usually recommend continuing a treatment for at least four to six weeks before expecting to see results.

Do not be disappointed if the first treatment that you try does not work. Expect to try several different treatments before finally finding success.

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