Makeup and Beauty

This is the time to cosset the skin. Treat it gently and avoid soap or water which is too hot or too cold. No hard massaging over the body unless it is done by an expert. Skin firming preparations will help to retain the contours of the face and the body. These can be used under make-up as well as at night. Use them under a moisturizer or skin tonic.
Cleansing is the first step while caring for the skin. Perspiration, grease, dust, stale make-up, dirt and bacteria — all collect on the skin and must be removed at night before retiring to bed. As an artist prepares a canvas, a woman must prepare for her skin and good make-up. If the skin is too greasy or blemished, follow your cleansing by washing with soap and clean water. Almost all skins need a moisturizer — even the oily types, but for a dry skin, a moisturizer is vital. Moisturizer is available in the form of cream or lotion. Moisturizer is applied after cleansing and toning and always before applying make-up. A thin layer of moisturizer is helpful under a face pack for a very dry skin which gives moisture to the skin cells. Regular application of a nourishing cream at night relaxes tight muscles and accelerates circulation.
Skin toning is always followed after the cleansing routine with a mild skin tonic. Toning removes greasiness remaining from cleansing preparations, closes skin pores, freshens the skin and leaves a smooth clean texture which will hold the foundation and powder for long. Toning stimulates the blood supply to the skin. Moisten a piece of folded cotton wool with your skin tonic and pat on the cheeks, the neck and chin. Avoid any areas with broken veins. Astringent lotion is used to tone the skin, remove last traces of grease, close pores, leave skin feeling tight and dehydrated. It is applied to oily parts on the face.

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