Face Care Routine


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FACE CARE ROUTINE

1. CLEANSING
Women who wear make-up should carry out a routine of cleansing, toning and moisturing each evening, as well as washing the face in the morning. Cleansing will remove old make-up and the grime and grease that have been accumulated during the day.

Remove mascara with a cotton bud dipped in eye-dipped in eye-cleansing lotion. To make the job easier keep your hair off your face.

Remove the eye shadow by gently wiping it off with a pad of clean cotton wool moistened with eye-cleansing lotion.

Pour a little face cleansing cream into the palm of one hand and dab it generously over the nose, chin, forehead and cheeks---using two fingers of the other hand.

Massage the cream into the skin, starting under the throat, using a gentle upward motion.

Continue massaging the cream up to the forehead, using the fingertips.

Gently massage the cream from the eyes to the nose.

Massage cream back over the chin, which is particularly prone to blackheads. Use the index finger.

Remove the cream from the face with tissue pads in each hand. Start under the chin and work over the cheeks and on to the forehead

2. TONING
Toners remove all traces of dirt, make-up or cleanser that remain after cleansing.

Immediately after cleansing apply toner to the forehead and cheeks on a pad of corron wool
Apply the toner to the crevices around the nose.
Apply the toner to the crevices around the chin.

3. MOISTURIZING
Without moisture, the skin will not remain smooth and supple. The face is exposed to the drying effect of the weather, so moisturisers -- which form a film over the skin -- contain and augment the natural moisture.

Using the tips of the fingers, dot moisturizing cream lightly all over the face.
Press the fingers of both hands into the center of the forehead and work the cream slowly outwards. Pat the cream gently around the eyes.
Work the cream around the jaw line, chin and mouth with the middle fingers of both hands.
Massage the cream over the throat with alternating hands, using upward strokes from collar-bone to chin

Prescription Rx: If the above OTC (over the counter) preparations do not control your acne you may need to see a dermatologist and medical prescriptions may be necessary.

Antibiotics taken by mouth or applied topically such as tetracycline, minocycline, erythromycin or clindamycin can reduce the bacteria in the follicle and may also decrease the redness directly. Vaginal yeast infections in women may be a side effect of oral antibiotics. This can now be treated with various OTC antifungals.

Certain birth control pills may also cause a significant improvement in acne, and occasionally birth control pills are used specifically for the treatment of acne. Oral antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.

Another oral medication, Accutane, isotretinoin, is sometimes used for severe acne that has not responded to other treatments. This drug has the potential for side effects; particularly birth defects and careful follow-up with your dermatologist should be had while taking this medication.

Other topical prescriptions include Retin A, Differin, and Azelaic Acid.

Acne can be due to a hormone imbalance and certain medications. It's important to give your dermatologist a complete history of what medications you are taking you if there have been any changes in your menstrual pattern.
All products should be used as directed on the product container. Any product that causes irritation should be discontinued. The information provided at DermatologistRx.com is not a substitute for a face-to-face consultation with a dermatologist or your physician.