Philosophy Skin Care Tips – Keeping Your Skin Healthy

You maybe not aware but our skin plays a very important role in protecting our body against pathogens or more commonly known as germs. Thus, the healthier our skin is, the safer our body will be.

As much as we can, we need to avoid harming our skin. We need to keep it clean and safe from anything that can cause harm to it so it would stay healthy. Following some tips like the ones we have below can also help.

Some Skin Care Tips

1. Wash your face twice a day with mild soap. In circular motions, gently massage face. Never scrub and over-wash face. Be aware that over-washing and scrubbing can cause skin to become irritated.

2. Its possible to experience some problems on the skin if it is often exposed to suns harmful rays. If its unavoidable to expose skin to suns harmful rays, use a sunscreen but be sure to use a sunscreen that is "nonacnegenic" or "noncomedogenic".

3. Some soaps and lotions can be harsh to the skin. Always be careful in choosing soaps and lotions for the skin. Stay away from heavily perfumed ones as they are known for having potential to be harsh to the skin.

4. Take short, warm showers and baths as water tends to dry out the skin. In case it is inevitable to have your hands in water for a long time just try to wear gloves. This can really help.

5. In case you wear makeup, always make sure to go for safe ones. Go for brands that are free from fragrances and dyes which can cause irritation to the skin.

6. Applying a fragrance-free moisturizer to your skin is a good idea. If ever there is presence of itching and dryness, regular application of a fragrance-free moisturizer can help. According to some skin care experts, creams generally moisturize better and last longer than lotions. Thus, it is best to try cream moisturizers. But remember they work best if applied when the skin is slightly wet.

7. Clothes made of wool or spandex may cause irritation or allergic reactions and so to keep skin safe from any problem, try to only wear clothes made of cotton. Cotton is known for being soft.

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Who Needs A Toner?

Women who use skin care items often say they don't feel or see any difference when they use a toner, but there really is one. Using the proper toner will guarantee a positive change because anytime you use anything on your face, that item changes the pH of your skin. Toners are often confused with witch hazel and astringents but witch hazel contains oil, and astringents usually contain alcohol.

As with anything that goes on your face, toner is also designed with your skin type in mind. Dry or combination/dry skin should stay away from alcohol based products; toners for dry skin are often creamy or contain 2%-5% of cosmetic oil. Oily or combination/oily skin, should avoid alcohol or oil based toners and only use toners with fruit acids, such as lemon, grapefruit or pineapple, or oil absorbing powders in the product. Sensitive skin types should only use toners made for sensitive skin.

What do they do?

Toners return your skin to its normal pH, while they calm and cool the skin and temporarily close your pores. When applied with a cotton applicator, toner helps to remove dirt, facial oils, dead cells and any residue left by your cleanser or makeup that was not washed or rinsed away with your cleansing routine.

Your facial cleanser changes the pH of your skin based on the amount of alkaline or acid it contains. Your skin must then work to restore its' natural pH levels and depending on the product, it might take an hour or more. However, your skin immediately returns to its normal pH after using a toner.

How do I use a toner?

Toner can be applied in three ways; cotton application, bare hands or sprayed over the face and neck. It is designed to be used after your cleanser and before your treatment and/or moisturizer. It is especially beneficial for oily skin, because no other skin type has the probability of developing enlarged pores.

Liquids are best applied with any type of cotton, i.e. cotton balls or flat rounds or squares. Avoid using tissues with liquid toners, your tissue will soak up more than you use. Allow your cotton to absorb a quarter size amount of the liquid and apply it to you face and neck with upward strokes.

Cream toner (has the consistency of a smoothie) is thick enough to be applied directly to the skin with clean hands, or cotton. Pour a nickel size amount of the lotion toner onto 3 clean fingers. Use circular motions to spread toner onto three fingers of your other hand and apply to entire face and neck, using circular upward strokes.

Gel toner is very light in texture and is generally oil free. Designed with oily skin in mind, this type may contain anti-bacterial ingredients like citric acids, or lavender or rose water. If you have really oily skin, look for salicylic acid (which aids in preventing pimples by removing dead skin cells) in the toner. For use, follow directions for cream toner.

Spray toners are a no-brainer, but remember to close your mouth and eyes before misting your face and neck. Both men and women can use toners. For men, an after shave also closes pores but a toner doesn't sting like aftershave unless it contains alcohol.

Men should also follow the toner with a moisturizer. The manufacturers of mens skin care products call their moisturizer a facial lotion or hydrator so men won't feel like they're using female skin care products. However, the ingredients are usually the same, the only major difference is the scent.

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