Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise

Preparing the Skin with Cleanse, Tone and Moisturise

Cleansers

—  The skin needs to be cleansed before a proper skin analysis can take place

—  Cleansers come in a variety of formulas including:

ü  Creams – high content of oil which are suitable for dry and mature skins.
Excellent for removing heavy make-up applications (there are speciality products for theatre make-up removal)

ü  Lotions – equal content of oil and water and are suitable for most skin types especially blemished

ü  Milks – high water content so are suitable for oily  skins. Have a detergent element which can have a drying effect

Toners

—  After the skin has been cleansed and the pores have been opened by the process and they then need to be closed using a skin toner

—  Toners will also ensure the complete removal of any residue remaining on the skin after cleansing

—  Toners are generally an alcohol based liquid and are available in the following formulas:

ü  Tonics which have a mild and gentle effect can be
used on most skin types

ü  Astringents which have a high alcohol content
and should only be used on oily skin

ü  Fresheners contain no alcohol, only minerals and distilled water and are suitable for sensitive skins

Moisturisers

—  Moisturisers vary in oil content depending on the skin the they have been formulated for

—  They are applied after a toner and their benefits are to moisten and soften the skin, aid protection from the environment and make-up and some protect against harmful sun-rays

—  Moisturisers are available in the following formulas:

ü  Oils and waxes to prevent loss of moisture which are suitable for most skin types

ü  Those that counteract free radicals with antioxidants to help with the ageing process

ü  AHA’s to help skin renewal by using active ingredients

ü  Anti-ageing containing collagen and elastin to help strengthen mature skin

Skin Care

—  There are many other skin care products that are on the market that can help to maintain, protect and nourish all skin types and these include:

v   Night Creams

v  Eye Make-up Removers

v  Skin Exfoliators

v  Face Masks

v  Eye Gels and Lotions

v  Neck Creams

v  Under Make-up Bases

There are many skin care ranges especially formulated for male skins