Basic Care for Your Face

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Caring for your face isn’t rocket science. There are tried and tested procedures that are known to be the best way that you can care for your face, no matter what type of skin tone you have. The three-step process should be done twice a day, to ensure maximum cleansing of the skin. It is also recommended that the process be followed prior to putting on makeup. Think of your face as a canvas, and you are painting on it. Isn’t it always best to work with a clean, smooth canvas?

1. The first step is washing your face. Choose a cleanser or facial wash that complements your skin type and doesn’t cause you any breakouts. There are so many to choose from in the market, but once you’ve found one that works well, it’s best to stick with it. When you are choosing a cleanser, remember to stay away from bar soaps because they excessively dry out your skin. There are many washes and foams that work just fine.
Likewise, washing your face too often will dry it out as well. The best thing to do is to wash in the morning, and at night before you go to sleep. Warm water is recommended because it opens pores and allows the cleanser to remove dirt and oil clogging your pores.
2. The second step, toning, is essential in removing deep-seated and stubborn traces of makeup. Toning goes hand in hand with cleansing because together they leave the skin ultra clean. […]

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