There are numerous things your are capable of doing to improve the texture, elasticity and appearance of your skin. The very first threeactions are an essential foundation to flawless skin.Regardless of how much you pay for expensive moisturizers that promise more youthful, glamorous looking smooth skin, if you fail to do the threestep cleansing regimen (cleanse, tone & moisturize), it is improbable that these products will have any real benefit to the skin on your face.

1. Cleansing - Start your skincareregimen with a facial cleanser, by Mary KayCosmetics. That’s it! No additives that can cause irritation to your skin especially if you have sensitive skin. You can use the Mary Kay Cosmetics cleanser by simply wetting your skin to rinse. Remove the cleanser by using a MaryKay® Facial Cleansing Cloths.

2. Tone - Next, using cotton wool and Mary Kay Purifying Freshener to eliminate the last traces of cleanser and tone the skin. Have you tried Flower Waters? They areextremely advantageous to the health of your skin as they are natural and contain anti-bacterial properties which stop bacteria growth which in turn stops rashes and spots. Some also have astringent properties which close pores, and make the skin more toned. Some great ones to try are good old water - cold, rosewater (good for mature skin too), orange flower water andnaturalwitch hazel. Avoid toners with alcohol as these will dryout your skin which will sabotage your efforts.

3. Moisturise - This step is critical to healthy skin. You need to replace lost moisture to the skin and this is best done with Mary Kay Balancing Moisturizer Cream to suit your skin type. The most common are sensitive skin, oily skin, dry skin and combination skin, so look out for these descriptions when purchasing creams.

4. Sun Cream - Stay out away from the sun - UV rays provoke the skin to age, as a resultuse a factor that is proper for your skin type for maximum sun protection. Mary Kay Sun Care Collection is an exceptional choice.

5. Avoid Free Radicals - What are they? See our article on free radicals for further details, but in a few words the yare molecules that induce the skin to grow older and crease. Use Anti-oxidants tocounteract free radicals that age the skin. Vitamin A, C & E are particularly useful in addition to coconut and olive oil. A handful of almonds are loaded with sufficient vitamin E to counteract free radicals.

6. Water - yes, drinking water really does help to remove poisons and re-hydrate your skin. Around 2 litres per day (8x 250ml glasses).

7. Serums - These are wholesome oils with an ingredient to help carry the oils into the deeper levels of the skin so theyenhance the tone and elasticity. It is best to use the remedy twice a day, once in the morning a few minutes before you moisturise and again before you go to bed so that it can do its work whilst you sleep. Mary Kay Cosmetics TimeWise® Replenishing Serum+C is an excellent choice.

8. Face Mask - Use a Mary Kay TimeWise® Even Complexion Mask as a weekly treatment.

9. Rest - Sleep is one of the best things you can do for your skin.

These tips ought to not be used as a one off, butincorporated into a regular skin care routine for best effects.

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