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Winter is the season of the year where dry skin hits many hard while many others are prone to it, thus resulting in a change in ones skin care routine to protect and take care of our skin during the crisp, cold winter months. Here are my top tips on winter skin care:

Cleanse your skin with a suitable cleanser for your skin type, you do not have to spend a lot of money on this, just pop down to your local drugstore and look around. Personally, ‘Olay’ have in produce a great moisturising cleanser for all skin types.

Next, using a cotton wool pad apply the toner to your face. This will remove any residue from the cleanser and close your pores, it also makes in the moisturiser seep into your skin more. I recommend a Vitamin E toner, as they are suitable for sensitive skin as well as all skin types, while also healing and protecting the skin.

Finally, apply a moisturiser every day, preferably with added SPF, as the sun is always there. It will save your skin, and definitely make sure that your skin stays looking youthful for longer. Look for a moisturiser that is appropriate for your skin type.

Exfoliating your skin and face is a must during the winter, in order to remove the dry skin and replace them with smooth skin. A homemade exfoliator such as olive oil mixed with sugar is a great way to exfoliate and moisturise your skin thoroughly. Do this 3 times a week for maximum benefits. Or use a body wash with an exfoliating mitt to stimulate cell renewal, reduce cellulite and while also sloughing away dead skin cells. You can use the mitt with the homemade concoction for added stimulation and results for your skin.

Apply a moisturiser to your skin every day in order to retain elasticity, smooth skin and hydrate your skin in order so it looks and feels at its best. ‘Vaseline Intensive Care’ range is good for the winter to moisturise your skin, but not leave it looking at all greasy.

While winter might make your prone to dryer skin, it still needs to be taken care of not neglected, therefore follow this great skin care routine, and before you know it, you’ll be enjoying the winter season and having absolutely beautiful skin the whole way. Wrap up warm for winter and make sure that your winter is an absolutely fabulous winter this year.

Staying beautiful is an art of self care. A healthy glowing skin will always look beautiful than a face caked with make-up. Therefore, if you are not following a skin care regime right now, you need to start at the earliest possible time. Moving on, let’s discuss how we all can stay beautiful all day long.

Skin care

Skin care includes cleansing, toning, moisturizing at the very least. Also, scrubbing, hydrating, acne care, revitalizing and applying mask should also be included on a weekly or fortnight basis. This helps to nourish your skin and to clear away problems that could otherwise make you look older than you already are. A good skin care regime will ensure that your pores are tight and your skin flawless. If your skin is already damaged by the acne breakout or other conditions, you can use make-up, on top of your skin care to ensure that you look beautiful all day long.

Make-up

Make up is an invention that changed the life of many. It has the ability to hide flaws and make your face look smooth and flawless. In turn, it builds confidence that makes the person even more attractive. However, you must know how to use make-up to your advantage. Otherwise, you would end up with a mess than a beautiful face.

Always prepare you face before you start with your make-up. If your face is naturally oily, you will need to apply an oil control lotion or cream to control the sebum production. Otherwise, by mid-day, your make-up would be shiny and might even run. Similarly, if you have dry or flaky skin, ensure that you use sufficient moisturizer before you apply your make-up.

Make up products use elements that could be irritating to some skin. Hence, it is always best to test the product before you buy. My vote will always go to mineral make-up. Mineral makeup is light weight and would hide the pores more evenly and does not cake your face. Moreover, it is easier and convenient to re-apply than liquid or heavy foundation. Some simple make up tips will ensure that your make up could last for the entire day.

1) Layer

Layering helps to build coverage. This helps to ensure that your flaws are not visible once you are out in the sun or when you are perspiring.

2) Work from the outside

It is best to start your make up from the corner and work inside. This prevents your makeup from looking caked or more obvious at the centre and less at the side.

3) Apply downwards

Always apply your makeup in downward motion. Otherwise, your makeup would clog your pores. This could lead to more skin problems than you already have.

4) Re-apply

We can never say that the make-up would last forever. Therefore, if you have to reapply, you have to reapply. Touching up make-up, especially if you are perspiring a lot or if the weather is hot and humid, would ensure that you look beautiful all day long.

Exercise

Exercise has this unique ability to give you the glow necessary for your age. This glow would enhance your skin care as well as your make up. Since your blood circulation level would be good if you exercise, you skin would be much healthier making you look naturally beautiful.

Avoid oily food

Avoid any food or diet that gives you problem skin. This could be chocolate or fried chicken.

On the whole, looking beautiful all day long is possible for all. All you need is to take care of your skin and body and cover up the natural flaws with simple make-up techniques.

Staying beautiful is an art of self care. A healthy glowing skin will always look beautiful than a face caked with make-up. Therefore, if you are not following a skin care regime right now, you need to start at the earliest possible time. Moving on, let’s discuss how we all can stay beautiful all day long.

Skin care

Skin care includes cleansing, toning, moisturizing at the very least. Also, scrubbing, hydrating, acne care, revitalizing and applying mask should also be included on a weekly or fortnight basis. This helps to nourish your skin and to clear away problems that could otherwise make you look older than you already are. A good skin care regime will ensure that your pores are tight and your skin flawless. If your skin is already damaged by the acne breakout or other conditions, you can use make-up, on top of your skin care to ensure that you look beautiful all day long.

Make-up

Make up is an invention that changed the life of many. It has the ability to hide flaws and make your face look smooth and flawless. In turn, it builds confidence that makes the person even more attractive. However, you must know how to use make-up to your advantage. Otherwise, you would end up with a mess than a beautiful face.

Always prepare you face before you start with your make-up. If your face is naturally oily, you will need to apply an oil control lotion or cream to control the sebum production. Otherwise, by mid-day, your make-up would be shiny and might even run. Similarly, if you have dry or flaky skin, ensure that you use sufficient moisturizer before you apply your make-up.

Make up products use elements that could be irritating to some skin. Hence, it is always best to test the product before you buy. My vote will always go to mineral make-up. Mineral makeup is light weight and would hide the pores more evenly and does not cake your face. Moreover, it is easier and convenient to re-apply than liquid or heavy foundation. Some simple make up tips will ensure that your make up could last for the entire day.

1) Layer

Layering helps to build coverage. This helps to ensure that your flaws are not visible once you are out in the sun or when you are perspiring.

2) Work from the outside

It is best to start your make up from the corner and work inside. This prevents your makeup from looking caked or more obvious at the centre and less at the side.

3) Apply downwards

Always apply your makeup in downward motion. Otherwise, your makeup would clog your pores. This could lead to more skin problems than you already have.

4) Re-apply

We can never say that the make-up would last forever. Therefore, if you have to reapply, you have to reapply. Touching up make-up, especially if you are perspiring a lot or if the weather is hot and humid, would ensure that you look beautiful all day long.

Exercise

Exercise has this unique ability to give you the glow necessary for your age. This glow would enhance your skin care as well as your make up. Since your blood circulation level would be good if you exercise, you skin would be much healthier making you look naturally beautiful.

Avoid oily food

Avoid any food or diet that gives you problem skin. This could be chocolate or fried chicken.

On the whole, looking beautiful all day long is possible for all. All you need is to take care of your skin and body and cover up the natural flaws with simple make-up techniques.

Staying beautiful is an art of self care. A healthy glowing skin will always look beautiful than a face caked with make-up. Therefore, if you are not following a skin care regime right now, you need to start at the earliest possible time. Moving on, let’s discuss how we all can stay beautiful all day long.

Skin care

Skin care includes cleansing, toning, moisturizing at the very least. Also, scrubbing, hydrating, acne care, revitalizing and applying mask should also be included on a weekly or fortnight basis. This helps to nourish your skin and to clear away problems that could otherwise make you look older than you already are. A good skin care regime will ensure that your pores are tight and your skin flawless. If your skin is already damaged by the acne breakout or other conditions, you can use make-up, on top of your skin care to ensure that you look beautiful all day long.

Make-up

Make up is an invention that changed the life of many. It has the ability to hide flaws and make your face look smooth and flawless. In turn, it builds confidence that makes the person even more attractive. However, you must know how to use make-up to your advantage. Otherwise, you would end up with a mess than a beautiful face.

Always prepare you face before you start with your make-up. If your face is naturally oily, you will need to apply an oil control lotion or cream to control the sebum production. Otherwise, by mid-day, your make-up would be shiny and might even run. Similarly, if you have dry or flaky skin, ensure that you use sufficient moisturizer before you apply your make-up.

Make up products use elements that could be irritating to some skin. Hence, it is always best to test the product before you buy. My vote will always go to mineral make-up. Mineral makeup is light weight and would hide the pores more evenly and does not cake your face. Moreover, it is easier and convenient to re-apply than liquid or heavy foundation. Some simple make up tips will ensure that your make up could last for the entire day.

1) Layer

Layering helps to build coverage. This helps to ensure that your flaws are not visible once you are out in the sun or when you are perspiring.

2) Work from the outside

It is best to start your make up from the corner and work inside. This prevents your makeup from looking caked or more obvious at the centre and less at the side.

3) Apply downwards

Always apply your makeup in downward motion. Otherwise, your makeup would clog your pores. This could lead to more skin problems than you already have.

4) Re-apply

We can never say that the make-up would last forever. Therefore, if you have to reapply, you have to reapply. Touching up make-up, especially if you are perspiring a lot or if the weather is hot and humid, would ensure that you look beautiful all day long.

Exercise

Exercise has this unique ability to give you the glow necessary for your age. This glow would enhance your skin care as well as your make up. Since your blood circulation level would be good if you exercise, you skin would be much healthier making you look naturally beautiful.

Avoid oily food

Avoid any food or diet that gives you problem skin. This could be chocolate or fried chicken.

On the whole, looking beautiful all day long is possible for all. All you need is to take care of your skin and body and cover up the natural flaws with simple make-up techniques.

Oh how we envy those fresh-faced women with smooth, unblemished skin and no pores whose makeup always looks impeccable. We scour department and cosmetic stores in search of those holy bottles, tubes and jars of makeup that will bring our skin up to par and make us beautiful again. While we may be drawn in by the pretty colors, shiny packaging and intricate details, the most important thing we should look for is the expiration date, because cosmetics and moisturizers expire – and it’s not just a ploy to keep us coming back for more.

Great-looking skin and makeup doesn’t come from buying the most expensive lines, but it does require more than face wash and a good moisturizer. Aside from your daily cleansing routine, care for your skin by replacing dated cosmetics regularly. Cosmetic contamination can occur at any time since they’re continually in contact with germ-prone areas, such as your fingers, eyes and mouth. Skin and eye infections can occur from the beauty products you’ve been applying for years on end, blissfully unaware your cosmetics are a breeding ground for bacteria! Conjunctivitis, also known as Pink Eye, is a common occurrence for outdated products as is acne and other infections.

The basic rule of thumb is to throw anything out that has changed in color, consistency or has a bad smell. Read on to know when to toss your gloss and more.

Foundation: Water-based foundation can be kept for 12 months. Oil-based foundation is usually good for 18 months.

Concealer: Typically good for 1 year.

Powder: Generally good for 2 years.

Mascara: Good for 3 months tops! Mascara is one of the biggest breeding grounds for bacteria. When using it, do not pump the wand up and down. You will allow air in the mascara tube where germs like to populate.

Lipstick:  Usually good for 12 to 18 months. To make it last longer, store it in the refrigerator. Because it is applied to the mouth, it has the tendency to harbor bacteria and germs.

Lip gloss: Good for 6 months to 1 year.

Lip or eye pencil: Generally good for 1-2 years if you sharpen it every time you use it. Toss after 1 year if you wet the tip with saliva or water or if it doesn’t perform as it should.

Lip balm: Typically good for 2 years.

Eye shadow: Usually good for 1 year. If it starts to break apart or doesn’t apply right, toss it!

Powder blush and bronzer: Good for 2 years.

Cream blush: Only good for 6 months to 1 year.

Moisturizer: Good for 12 to 18 months. Yes, your moisture expires, too!

Eye cream: