Before you can devise the best regime for yourself and give your skin some special care, you need to understand what the main skin care products are designed to do. In this article BEBE AFRIKANA brings to you top 10 skin care products.
The Key Treatments
From the old soap and water cleansing routine, today’s skincare has evolved into a modern range of products. Our top skin care products include:
Facial Washes
These liquids are designed to be lathered with water to dissolve grime, dirt and stale makeup from the skin’s surface.
Cleansing Bars
Ordinary soap is too drying for most skins. Now you can foam up with theses special bars, which will cleanse your skin without stripping it of moisture. They are refreshing for oiler skin-types, and help pores clear and prevent pimples and blackheads.
Cream Cleansers
A wonderful way to cleanse drier complexion, they generally have a light, fluid consistency that spreads easily to the skin. They contain oils to dissolve surface dirt and makeup, and can be easily removed with cotton wool.
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Toners and Astringents
These are also set of skin care products. Refreshing and cooling your skin, they quickly evaporate after being applied with cotton wool. They can also remove excess oil from the surface layers of your skin. The word “astringent” means it has a higher alcohol content, and is suitable for only oily skin. The words “tonic” and “toner” mean that they are useful for normal or combination skins, as they are gentler. Those with dry and sensitive skins should avoid these skin care products as they can be too drying. Generally, if the product stings your face, move on to a gentler foundation or weaken it by adding a few drops of distilled water.
Moisturizers
The key function of a moisturizer is to form a barrier film on the skin’s surface to prevent moisture loss. This makes the skin feel softer and smother. Generally, the drier your skin, the thicker the moisturizer you should choose. All skin types need a moisturizer, and one of the most valuable ingredients to look for is a UV filter. This ensures your moisturizer will give your skin year-round protection from the burning rays of the sun.
Eye Make-Up Removers
Ordinary cleansers aren’t usually sufficient to remove stubborn eye make-up, which is why these special skin care products are useful. If you wear waterproof mascara, you will probably need to check that the cleanser you use is designed to remove it.
Face Masks
These intensive treatments deep-cleanse your skin or boost its moisture level.
Facial Scrubs & Exfoliators
These creams or gels contain hundred of tiny abrasive particles. When massaged into damp skin, the particles dislodge dead surface skin cells, revealing the younger fresher cells underneath.
Eye Creams
The delicate skin around your eyes is usually the first to show signs of ageing. These gels and creams contain ingredients to plump out fine lines. They can also reduce puffiness and under –eye shadows.
Night Creams
These intensive creams are designed to pamper your skin while you sleep. They can have a thicker consistency because you won’t need to apply make-up over the top.