Showing posts with label # basic skincare. Show all posts
Showing posts with label # basic skincare. Show all posts

Monday, July 6, 2015

what is a Sleeping Pack, Night Mask, and a Moisturize

What is a sleeping pack?
 A Sleeping Pack is the last sleep of a good skincare regimen. The western states call it a Night Cream.  Sleeping packs are pretty much the last boost of nutrients and seal in all the skincare. its basically the final layer of protective paint on a wall.
 The difference is that Sleeping Packs a night cream and a moisturizer is that even though they are all similar and have small differences will be explained.
 Moisturizer vs. Western Night Creams
 Moisturizers are broad concept mainly aimed at all skin types and all ages. Its only goal it to provide moisture to the skin, where its day or night. Can contain different ingredients to target specific audience such acne prone, or redness ect. Night creams are aimed more for the older generations around 35 and older, they mainly focuses on anti-aging and hydration. They tend to be expensive, but drugstore brands like Neutrogena.
Night cream vs Sleeping pack
 Nigh creams seal in skincare and tend to be on the thinker side because of their aim towards anti-aging. Also tend to be costly, it can be a cold cream or an expensive moisturizer that is tacky. A Sleeping pack is aimed at ages 13 and older, there are ones for all skin types and skin concerns. There are thick and thin packs in creams in a large price range. In fact I own 3 different sleeping packs for different concerns. They come in different packaging and allow more versatility in taste.

 

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Drugstore beginner skincare kit

lets start with the basics which is knowing what you are working with. everyone has 4 options, dry skin, normal skin, oily or combination. These are subject to change.
To test for this,
  • If your oily you would already know, because your skin will naturally feel greasy on a everyday stasis. Usually oiliness is asccated with acne, enlarged pores, excess sweat, but also keeping away wrinkles
  • Dry skin Usually your skin will feel tight, have more texture issues, your skin will feel extra dry after cleansing and/or flacking. Can give you wrinkles later on in life.
  • Normal usually a little oil, not having a tight skin feeling, Mainly little to no texture/ acne.
  • Combination, usually oily on the t-zone  which is the nose and forehead. it doesn't always need to be there it can also be around the chin or cheek area, but some place on you face needs to be normal. this can be seen by blackheads, white heads, acne around oily areas.
If your still confused I suggest the blotting sheet test. which require only blotting sheets which you can find in a drugstore. Just place 3 blotting at the same time on your forehead nose and cheeks, press lightly.  After pressing for 3 seconds remove each blotting sheet, if they are all drenched in oil your oily, If only two are very oily you have combo, if they all had a quarter size amount on each you have normal, if there is hardly no oil on  any you have dry skin.
for more info  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALfSJBq1hCA

The reason why this is so important is that makeup is art, or at least how I see it. And to have that finishing picture you need a good base. Skin care is everything and more, because makeup is a choice but skincare is a must.
Cleansing:
  • Oily skin- use a foaming to deep cleanser or pore cleaners here are some options
    • Cetaphil Daily Facial Cleanser $8-10 
    • Garnier Shine Control Cleansing Gel for Oily Skin $6-9
    • Clean and Clear morning or night cleanser $5-9 (they also offer a set for a discounted price)
  • Dry Skin- use light cleansers not too foamy or too penetrating you want to keep things at surface level.
    • Garnier Nourishing Cleansing Oil For Dry Skin, 4.2 Fluid Ounces $6- 12
    • Yes To Carrots Daily Cream Facial Cleanser 6 fluid ounce $5-9
    • Or Coconut oil $5-10 price varies per location and amount
  • Normal to Combo- you can use whatever you fancy but make sure to not go to too dry or too oily.
  • Acne- Clean and Clear Control acne cleanser $8-12
  • Natural cleanser at home- take honey and white sugar, rub on to skin
All skin types should exfoliate but the amount of times and tequniques will be different. You will also need an oil of your choosing, moisturizer, and spf. 
 What I hope people get from this is you should own a basic skincare, whether you wear makeup or not, to prevent aging, wrinkles and acne.