Skin Care

Sunday Apr 1, 2007 – By Clutch

This is the first installment of the groundbreaking series, Lessons in Beauty. This step-by step series walks you through skincare solutions, makeup tips and how to make smart product purchases.

When it comes to having healthy skin we believe simplicity is the key. So many times when we get a blemish or an acne problem we run out to our local drug store or cosmetic counter and pack on the product. Well, ladies, packing on product is not the way to go, so get your notepad out and get ready for the best skin of your life.

Cleansing

Cleansing your skin is the most important step in creating and maintaining beautiful skin.
Tips

Moisturizers

Moisturizers help maintain your skin’s natural moisture levels. They work by providing a seal over your skin — to keep water from escaping — or by slowly releasing water into your skin.

Tips

Avoid using astringents and clarifying lotions on your face.

Products that contain alcohol can irritate dry skin.

After a bath or shower, apply moisturizers to lock the moisture into your skin.

If you have combination skin alternate between oil-based and water-based moisturizers.

If you have oily skin use an oil-free, water-based moisturizer for oily skin.

Choose a thick, oil-based moisturizer for exceptionally dry skin.

Choose a gentle, fragrance-free and hypoallergenic moisturizer for sensitive skin.

Do not apply moisturizers too often because it can result in clogged pores.

Choosing moisturizers that contain Vitamin A and Vitamin E will help strengthen your skin.

Too much moisturizer can lead to clogged pores and blackheads.

The X Factor

Daily Hydrating Cleaning Cloths
Dove, $5.99, Mass Merchandisers Nationwide

Put On Your PJs and …Vanilla Oil-Free Cream For Problem Skin
Tess, $20, sephora.com

Strawberry Lip Balm
Rosebud Perfume Co., $7, sephora.com

Dr. Feelgood
Benefit Cosmetics, $26, sephora.com

Vaseline
$3.99, Mass Merchandisers Nationwide

Palmer's Shea Butter Formula
Palmer’s
Shea Butter Formula, $4.99, Mass Merchandisers Nationwide

2 Comments

shika

Apr 2nd, 2007

I have been using vaseline since I was a child. It’s one of those cabinet remedies for everything.Oh I love your webmag kudos!
missnbh

Apr 2nd, 2007

I’ve been using the Rosebud Strawberry Lip Balm and couldn’t imagine life without it. It keeps my lips moisturized for hours, and its good for the quick touch ups on the dry spots on your hands. I order it in bulk…what can i say, when you find a good thing stock up!!