The Steps for Sensitive Skin 1. Compressing:    Use tepid or warm facial compresses, not hot or cold. 2. Cleansing:    Sensitive skin should only be cleansed one time a day in the evening using a milky or creamy cleanser. NEVER use soap on sensitive skin and never ...

Special considerations and secrets for dry skin. 1.    Dry skin can be caused and aggravated by frequent swimming in chlorinated pools and frequent exposure to wind and salt water. If you swim often, rinse the skin well every time you get out of the water. If you ...

Frequent steaming is not appropriate for dry skin. However, dry skin can steam once or twice a month for the hydrating benefits. Steam at a distance from the sun for two to five minutes. No heat should be felt. Exfoliation is important for dry skin, especially because ...

Just as nature slows during autumn’s passage into winter and comes alive again during the spring and summer, the skin reflects this cyclical pattern. Taking the seasons into consideration as part of your skin care program is important to maintain a truly effective routine. Depending on where ...

The second leading cause of skin damage and premature aging is cigarette smoking. Smoking robs the skin of its vitality and potential for being youthful and attractive. People who smoke tend to have a depleted, pallid appearance . The American Medical Association refers to this condition as ...

Excessive exposure to the sun is the number one cause of damage and premature aging of the skin. In order to maintain youthful skin, it is necessary to spend as little time as possible in the sun, even if you are using a sunblock . Is it ...

Also known as pimples and “zits,” acne consists of bumps on the skin caused by blockages of the sebaceous glands, which are located at the base of each hair follicle. The glands keeps producing fluid, but the fluid cannot escape pressured, the glands expand, pushing on the ...