How to Look The Best
In today’s world, the need to look young and good is not just a matter of vanity. When you look and feel healthy your confidence gets a boost. A healthy skin needs How to Look The Besta good regimen with both internal and external care.

Internal care includes a reasonably healthy diet and exercise. External care means cleansing, sun protection, moisturizing and facials/clean-ups.

The need for cleansing Everyday exposure to dirt, dust and pollution cannot be removed by merely splashing water. Even natural ingredients like gram flour, turmeric and milk do not always rid the skin of pollutants.

The skin needs to be cleansed with an effective agent at least once a day, preferably in the evening. Otherwise, it can lead to pigmentation, discoloration and uneven tanning.

The need for moisturizing Moisture is necessary to keep the skin young and supple. Our skin loses water constantly through exposure to air and other elements. This loss is accelerated in cold weather conditions, air-conditioned environs and with age. The older the skin gets, the lesser is its ability to retain moisture. Choose a moisturizer to suit your skin type. If you are in your 20s or 30s, look for a moisturizer with antioxidants, vitamins A, C or E. After 35 go for a formulation that contains AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids).

Importance of sun protection Exposure to the sun causes photo damage (rough, blotchy and tanned skin) and premature ageing characterized by dryness, pigmentation, age spots and wrinkles. You will be surprised to learn that 80% of sun damage is done before the age of 20!



It is important to keep the skin type in mind while taking care of your skin. This month, I have put together some easy-to-do tips for daily care of different skin types. Follow these and you will surely have a healthy and younger-looking skin.

OILY SKIN


The catch here is to control excess oil production without stripping skin of its oils completely.

DO

* Use a mild liquid foaming cleanser in the morning and before going to bed n Use look beatalcohol-free toners sparingly

* Choose an oil-free, light moisturizer, if necessary n Use an oil-blotting or oil-free foundation and powder

* Use an oil-free sunscreen.

DON’T

For the perfect look

* Over-dry your skin. Oil is a natural defense against the elements n Use harsh soaps

* Cleanse more than twice or thrice a day n Use moisturizers if you don’t need them.

* Overuse powder to mop up oil; it’ll make your face look chalky.



This is the most common skin type. Care for this skin type requires balancing the requirements of drier areas like the cheeks with oiliness in the T-zone.

DO

* Choose cleansers for combination skin

* Use oil-free moisturizers n Apply acne products on the entire acne prone T-zone, avoiding the eyes and mouth area

* Use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more n Cleanse your skin after a workout.

DON’T

* Use two kinds of cleansers and moisturizers on different parts of your face

look goodlook_best.php Use balancing lotions n apply a moisturizer or make-up before working out

* Forget to wear sunscreen.

DRY SKIN

The signs: roughness to the touch; flakiness; stretchy feeling; occasional itchiness and rare breakouts.

DO

* Cleanse thoroughly at night to remove make-up. Splash your face with lukewarm water in the morning

* Moisturize while the skin is still damp

* Use a heavy moisturizer if necessary

* Choose creamy oil rich make-up.

DON’T

* Use a moisturizer that makes you break out

* Use scrubs.

Finally, stay positive and happy. It’s the cheapest and the easiest way to keep looking young!