It’s better to use acidic toners that level the complexion and skin texture, cleanse the pores, and help make the following skin care easier. Look for salicylic acid in the contents (not one you can buy at a drugstore, though, because it’s too concentrated) – it’s perfect for oily skin, as are AHA acids.
3. Moisturizing
Choose your cream depending on your skin type, but be aware that there is no magic solution for a beautiful tone. Cream is just a protective cover that will provide additional moisture, nourishment, and so on. If you need extra care, then purchase serums and apply them before the cream.
4. Sunscreen
These are twin sisters. One lives in the north of the USA and doesn’t smoke, while the other lives in California and has been smoking for 16 years. Whether to use sunscreen or not is your choice, but take a look at this great article by the Daily Mail. It shows how cosmetics containing SPF protect the skin, and how a sunscreen works.
A few extra tips for skin care
- To fight dark spots, use cosmetics containing salicylic acid or simple oils – for example, olive oil. Apply an ample amount of it to your nose and other affected areas, and rub it energetically for a sufficient time before washing it off. The dark spots will either be gone or at least become lighter.
- Congested skin issues are also solved by salicylic acid-based aids.
- The best antibacterial skin care is benzoyl peroxide (like Desquam), which is also great for excess greasiness. Antibiotics work well too, but bacteria will quickly grow resistant to them.
- Pitted acne scars and hyperpigmentation are best dealt with by acids and vitamin C. However, acids will not help you with deep scars left over from severe acne, so meet with your beautician and go to a beauty salon for peeling.
One more important ingredient: aspirin
Aspirin can do wonders at healing irritated bikini line bumps. It contains salicylic acid that helps to exfoliate the top layer for skin and allows any trapped ingrown hairs to pierce through the skin. To create your aspirin paste crush 3-4 uncoated pills and mix with water until paste forms. Apply it as a mask on your face and allow it to dry. Rinse thoroughly.
You can also use get rid of pimples with the help of this paste by leaving it on the problem areas for about 2 minutes and washing it off with soap and water.
