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Female facial product
Female facial product confuses me. I know there's your facial foam, there's the facial scrub (exfoliation), and then there's moisturiser. I spent a great amount of time in the skin care section of the shop. I refuse to be so confused again. So, for those who understand skin care products, I need HELP!
The order of application of facial products. (Facial foam first, or exfoliation first? Or some other unheard invention that is out there to get my money and cause me much anxiety because the ingredients on the back of the pack scare me.)
Do I really need a toner? (What the hell is a facial toner?)
What brand do people recommend? (There's stuff that make you smell like a fruit, a vegetable, some sort of exotic animal, but which one is better?!)
Does those daily exfoliation stuff really help, or are they a menace to your skin?
Am I missing some other form of skin care product that will make my face flawless and my forehead so shiny it will show you your reflection?
And point me to the CHEAP prodcuts. Cash is kinda tight >_>
Off to sleep.
Off to sleep.
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You see, whatever cleaning product you use before your toner will have a high pH level, i.e. it will be acidic. That's how it gets rid of all the dirt! And ideally, your skin should be pH 5.5-6, which is about, ib a scale between 0-14 (14 being acidic). So after you wash your face, with foam or exfoliator, the pH level will go up. The toner brings the pH level much closer to the ideal. As such, toners help to restore your skin's balance.
Try to avoid toners with alcohol. This can be too drying and strip your skin of natural oils. Remember, it's good to drink, but not good to put on your face!
Daily exfoliation does not always help, especially if you are already prone to combination or oily skin. It actually exacerbates those oil-production cells and you could wind up shinier than you want to be. Depending on your skin type, you exfoliate between 1-3 times a week.
As for cheap products, I could go on and on about that... there are some good products out there that don't cost an arm and a leg, but it's hard to say. What works for one person may not work for you.
Don't believe it when consultants tell you that you NEED to have all the products from the same range. What works for YOU may be any combination of items from the cheap end of the scale to the expensive.
Will be happy to talk more about this.
And when do you want your manga?!?!
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One thing I have learnt is that all those expensive counter brands... some of them are really really bad for you, so it certainly doesn't mean that if it costs money, it must be good!
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