Know your lotions from your ointments - 5 tips that will make your skin look great - By: Karen-Martin

They say that a woman’s beauty is reflected in the quality of her skin,
prompting millions the world over to purchase anti-aging lotions and undergo
rigorous firming up programs as part of
their skincare regime. To look glorious
is worth a million dollars, and never before has the pressure to look good been
as great as it now. With the myriad of skin care products on the shelves how
can we know which is the best for us?

It is important to know that not all skin is the same. Skin types fall
into the following categories:

dry
oily
normal

With cleansers, toners, lotions, moisturizers, face packs, wrinkle
creams to name but a few the primary aim of the Beauty Industry is to firm up
the dermis and provide much needed nutrition. It needn’t be hard, however. Read
these tips to make sure you maximize your looks and ensure your skin is at its best and glowing.

Be specific:
once you know the type of skin you have, you can apply lotions made from
some of the most advanced formulas available in order to maximize the feel
of your skin and ensure a positive cutaneous
effect. You can easily match the lotion that is ideal for your skin type.
For dry skin for example among the many lotions that are available for the
skin is body lotion, used after a bath or shower. Why is this necessary?
On weekends when lazing in the tub, think of the wrinkles which can appear
on the skin of your fingers and toes. Body lotion is perfect to replace
the essential oils lost during a bath and therefore ideal for dry skins.

Milk
is not just a drink! In
olden times many women wanted to look like the Egyptian princess Cleopatra
who was renowned to sport the best skin in the world. When Hollywood made a film
about her they chose another beauty, Liz Taylor, whose skin was known as
“milk and honey”. Milk baths (Ass’s milk at the time) have been popular
ever since. It may be the effect on the sebaceous glands or merely the rejuvenation
that is afforded by this liquid. Soak in a bath of milk to allow your skin
absorb the good nutritional properties of milk. The experience may feel
foreign to start with but the effect will be far reaching. Give it a try!

Play
the field: there is a body lotion for all different
skin types and pigmentation. They are available in a wide array of colors
and scents to suit your mood and also come with sunscreen and protection
from ultraviolet rays. Nowadays dermatologists and skin care specialists emphasize
more and more the importance of this protective aspect of body lotions and
moisturizers.

Babies
are best: for delicate egg white like skin
dermatologists have tried and tested baby lotions and have certified them
to be the best as measured by delicateness and effectiveness. Babies have
very sensitive and delicate skin and the lotions used on them are tested
in laboratories and certified by expert dermatologists before they come to
the market packaged as baby skin care products. Instead of harsh chemicals
loaded with side effects that can damage the skin, baby lotions are all
organic. Even the choice of fragrances are disposed of or toned down in
view of the sensitivity of their skins. Any chemical content or slightly
heightened fragrance could cause irritation and also block their pores. It
is well worth trying baby products on your skin.

Don’t
forget the hands the hands are the most active part of the
body and do most of our daily work. They can easily dehydrate and become
dry, projecting an old look. A big no no! In fact dry skin on the hands is
a common problem as it comes directly in contact with water, chemicals and
soap several times a day. There are countless lotions for the hands, and
following the tips shared above choose a non greasy skin lotion that
provides instant relief as the skin absorbs it easily and effortlessly.