Beauty Basics Tips

Despite the media coverage of makeover reality shows, the majority of
Americans are not looking for extreme transformations. According to
the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, most of us want to
look better, naturally, with 68-percent preferring a subtle change.
And experts agree that looking your best could be accomplished at home
for considerably less.

Dr. Linda Franks, a leader in the specialized skin care frontier, says
"To get that timeless, healthy look you need to start with an
appropriate skincare regime. Taking good care of your skin can stave
off fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and even dry skin."

Doctors say whatever your skin type, the key is to cleanse it gently.

o Avoid hot water and use lukewarm instead, to prevent over-drying.

o And throw in the towel - traditional washcloths are too abrasive for
the face, so use your hands and fingers.

Sixty-eight-percent of women claim to have sensitive skin which means
dry, tight, chapped or easily irritated skin.

o Moisturize regularly.

o Avoid harsh cleansers with ingredients such as fragrances, dyes and
preservatives because sensitive skin is easily damaged and takes
longer to recover.

If your skin is dry and easily irritated, don't wash more than once a
day. You may risk stripping the skin of its natural oils.

o Look for non-irritating cleansing washes that are soap-free.

o Use light, oil-free, water-based moisturizers to help maintain the
skin's natural barrier.

o Make sure to choose a facial moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15,
which protects against both UVB and UVA rays.

Skin sensitivity may also result from the third most common, non-
surgical skincare procedure known as Microdermabrasion.
Microdermabrasion is a quick and

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