DO NOT use regular soap on your face, use a face soap or an all natural soap on your face, body soap is to harsh and will dry out your face, read the ingredients on the products you buy, you dont want to use alcohol or mineral oil on your face, mineral oil will clog the pores and alcohol will dry out your skin and cause it to age faster, dont worry if the product has "cetyl alcohol" this is not an alcohol and is derived from vegetable oils now. Skin is like a plant if you dont keep it moistured at all times it will dry out, there are alot of "bad" moisterizers out on the market that are not good for your skin DON'T USE THEM, remember start reading the ingredients in them before you use. Also it is very beneficial to take skin vitamins, since our diets aren't always the best, my favorite is minus ten-you can get this at GNC, or you can find vitamins for the skin at any health food store, you also want to add Alpha-Lipoic Acid, it removes the damage and heals your skin cells, minus ten has it in a sustained release which keeps it working for you, because damage to the cells is what causes your skin to appear dull and lifeless. It also contributes to fine lines and wrinkles. Taking vitamins for your skin, is as important as , what you put on your skin for healthy, younger looking skin. Also eating a healthier diet will give you the skin your after.
Try these homemade facials: For closing pores, acne and aging skin
1.Milk or plain yogart and honey---blot on face with cotton ball, leave on til dry then rinse with water (not hot) great for closing pores and adds calcium to your skin.
2. Goats milk and honey---also add a drop of tea tree oil(health food store)---blot on with cotton ball let dry and rinse, USE DAILY, great for acne, also for acne breakouts try using blistex on them.
3. Strawberries--------mash a couple strawberries, smear on face, leave on for 20 minutes, great for aging skin.
4. cucumbers---------mash cucumbers and smear on face, leave on for 20 minutes then rinse with warm water.
Always moisturize your skin after washing.
Also a great moisturizer for your body is Johnson-n-Johnsons new line of moisturizers for adults Nourishing Renewal Lotion.
