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Cleanse. Tone. Moisturise. These are great words of wisdom passed down from countless numbers of mums to their daughters, and sometimes their sons too. If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then the face is the window to your lifestyle.

Whether you love wearing make-up or prefer a more natural bare-faced look, cleansing, toning and moisturising is where you need to start your basic beauty regime. Following this routine twice daily (in the morning and in the evening) along with enough sleep and drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day, should help you achieve glowing, beautiful skin.

There are a number of health and beauty products on the market today and these range from wholesale products to natural beauty products. The aim of this article is to simplify things for you and give you a complete list of the best beauty products out there.

Before we start, you need to know your skin type. Is it normal, dry, oily or combination? It is important to choose the correct products for your skin type as not doing so could have adverse effects.

The best cleansing beauty product out there for all skin types has to be Carrot Butter Cleanser. It is an organic beauty product and smells heavenly! Not only does it remove dirt, grime and pollution, it also dissolves make-up, including eye-make up, and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth after use. The cleanser is provided with a spatula and all you need to cleanse is a small amount. Rub the cleanser into your hands and then massage gently on to your face in smooth, circular motions, not forgetting your eye and neck area. I recommend leaving the cleanser on your face for a few moments. To remove the cleanser, you need a muslin cloth dipped in warm water. Remove the cleanser gently and follow buy splashing your face with cold water. Another great thing about this product is that you do not need to re-use it in the morning. To start your morning beauty routine, all you need to do is splash your face with cool water, wipe with the muslin cloth and you’re ready for your next step. Toning.

For normal or oily to combination skin, the best toning product is the Herbal Toner. For dry, red or sensitive skin the best toner is Rose Facial Spritz. The toners differ from others in that they are sprayed onto the skin to allow their active ingredients to penetrate and act as the skin’s first moisturiser. Simply close your eyes and spray the toner on to your skin. The light mist and delicious smell will calm your senses and get your ready

Cleanse. Tone. Moisturise. These are great words of wisdom passed down from countless numbers of mums to their daughters, and sometimes their sons too. If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then the face is the window to your lifestyle.

Whether you love wearing make-up or prefer a more natural bare-faced look, cleansing, toning and moisturising is where you need to start your basic beauty regime. Following this routine twice daily (in the morning and in the evening) along with enough sleep and drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day, should help you achieve glowing, beautiful skin.

There are a number of health and beauty products on the market today and these range from wholesale products to natural beauty products. The aim of this article is to simplify things for you and give you a complete list of the best beauty products out there.

Before we start, you need to know your skin type. Is it normal, dry, oily or combination? It is important to choose the correct products for your skin type as not doing so could have adverse effects.

The best cleansing beauty product out there for all skin types has to be Carrot Butter Cleanser. It is an organic beauty product and smells heavenly! Not only does it remove dirt, grime and pollution, it also dissolves make-up, including eye-make up, and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth after use. The cleanser is provided with a spatula and all you need to cleanse is a small amount. Rub the cleanser into your hands and then massage gently on to your face in smooth, circular motions, not forgetting your eye and neck area. I recommend leaving the cleanser on your face for a few moments. To remove the cleanser, you need a muslin cloth dipped in warm water. Remove the cleanser gently and follow buy splashing your face with cold water. Another great thing about this product is that you do not need to re-use it in the morning. To start your morning beauty routine, all you need to do is splash your face with cool water, wipe with the muslin cloth and you’re ready for your next step. Toning.

For normal or oily to combination skin, the best toning product is the Herbal Toner. For dry, red or sensitive skin the best toner is Rose Facial Spritz. The toners differ from others in that they are sprayed onto the skin to allow their active ingredients to penetrate and act as the skin’s first moisturiser. Simply close your eyes and spray the toner on to your skin. The light mist and delicious smell will calm your senses and get your ready

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.

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.

In an ideal world, every woman and man would have a customized skin care routine. However, most people don’t have the time, resources or motivation to develop a skin care regimen that is specific to their individual skin care needs. Fortunately, there are plenty of product testers (like myself), who are more than happy to try out hundreds of skin care products in order to discover which brands deliver on their promise of clearer, healthier, younger looking skin.

Although my experience as a product tester allows me to try out high-end skin care products free of charge, I can’t bring myself to recommend expensive products unless they provide really amazing results. Therefore, with the exception of a few “splurge” items, the products on the following list are generally affordable and can be found at your local discount retailer or drug store.

As I mentioned earlier, the best skin care routine is one that is customized to your individual skin care needs, which means that not all of the products mentioned below are the right fit for every skin type. These products are recommended for combination skin (because that is my skin type), but because combination skin is a mixture of oily, dry and/or sensitive areas, some of the following products could be beneficial for these skin types as well.

Before you spend your hard earned cash on expensive skin care products, read the following list of affordable products that offer some pretty amazing results.

* Best cleanser: Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash

Recommended to me by my dermatologist, Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash is the best cleanser that I have found for my combination skin. It’s hypoallergenic and soap-free so it doesn’t clog pores or dry out your skin. Purpose also lathers and cleanses better than Cetaphil, another cleanser brand commonly recommended by leading dermatologists. Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash also received Allure magazine’s Editor’s Choice Award in 2008.

Average retail price in 2009 for a pump bottle (6 fl. oz.): $6.29

* Best toner or astringent: Sea Breeze Fresh-Clean Astringent for Sensitive Skin

I have tried tons of expensive toners and astringents over the years and always find myself going back to Sea Breeze. I have found that the regular Sea Breeze formula can be too harsh for the areas of my skin that dry out easily, but the sensitive skin formula is just right for my combination skin. Simply apply a squirt to a cotton pad and smooth over a freshly cleansed