Monday, January 15, 2007

Cleansing your skin

When choosing a cleanser, take into consideration your skin type (oily, dry or normal), specific skin conditions (aging, acne, sensitive, rosacea, dehydration), and your personal preferences. An effective cleanser should remove makeup and impurities, without stripping it of moisture, and without leaving any residue or greasy film on your skin after removal.

Avoid cleansing with soap and water. Skin is naturally slightly acidic, whereas soap is alkaline – it disrupts the skin’s acidic protection film, increasing the likelihood of developing sensitivities, acne, and couperose (network of red or purple surface veins.)

To cleanse your eye area, don’t use your regular cleanser. The skin around your eyes is much too thin and delicate for the thickness of regular cleansers.

A healthy skin tip: morning detox. Start your day with a cup of boiling water mixed with the juice of half a lemon – this flushes out any impurities that may have built up in your system overnight. Lemon acts as a gentle cleanser for the liver.

Leanne Hilderman, Licensed Esthetician and owner of Leanne Hilderman Esthetics Studio, can help you discover what your skin is saying and recommends Peau Vive products to help it look fabulous.

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