Fashion Advice, Beauty Tips, Skincare Tutorials

The definition of Oily skin usually means that the skin gets shiny and greasy all over the face.

If  the skin goes shiny or oily only at T-zones and chin, the skin can be categorised as normal or combination skin.

The main cause of oily skin is due to an excessive production of sebum (skin oil) from sebaceous grounds.

One’s genetic make up, hormone level, contraceptive pills and diet can also contribute him/her to have oily skin.

The advantege of having oily skin is that the skin tends to stay younger.  The skin is protected from dehydration because of oil production. Dehydration has a direct link to wrinkles.

The disadvantage is that the skin is prone to have black heads and spots. People with Oily skin may have to look after skin slightly more than people with Normal skin.

If you want to have a smooth matt skin, and the, try the tips and see how it goes.

Step 1: Use Oil Controlling Skin Care Products.

Choose skin care products that have purifying, astoringent or mattifying effects.

Step 2: Deep Cleanse the skin on a regular basis.

Exfoliate the skin 2 - 3 times a week, particularly focusing on forehead, nose, and chin areas.

This will help to reduce a chance of developing black heads.

Step 3: Apply a mask with purifying and pore tightning actions.

Use a mask at least once a week to have a smooth matt skin.

The basic skin care usually consists of 3 steps - Cleansing, Toning and Moisturising, whereas Japanese one consists of 4 steps - Cleansing to Remove Makeup, Cleansing to clean the skin, Toning, and Moisturising.

I think this is a secret of beautiful skin amongst Japanese ladies!

Using two different cleansers for different purposes may give the skin deep cleansing effect.

The Four Steps Skincare

Step 1: Remove makeup with a cleanser of your preference.

Step 2: Wash the face gently with a rinse-off type cleanser.

Step 3: Apply a Toner to soothe the skin.

Step 4: Moisturise the skin.

I’ve been trying this double clensing method for a while, and it seems to work on my skin fantastically.

I don’t need to exfoliate my skin as many times as I used to, and my skin looks a lot clearer.

The routine will have a benefit for someone with clogged up pores or dull looking complexion.

If you are interested, try and see how it goes!

Does your face goes red and blotchy? Or do you get itchy and burning sensation?

This is a clear sign of having a sensitive skin. People with sensitive skin usually have a thin or very fine textured skin.

The skin tends to react to sudden change of temparature, both hot and cold.

People with sensitive skin have a tendency to get sunburn and windburn easily, too.

If you suddenly developed the sensitive skin, particularly in a localised area, it could be due to an allergic reaction from your skin care or make up products.

The tips to combat with the sensitive skin as following;

• Step 1: Use a Alcohol Free Toner

Any skin care product which contains alcohol (mostly Toners) is a main factor to cause irritations on the skin.If your skin is very sensitive, try to use alchol + fragrance free toner.Aveda All Sensitive Toner is the one of them (see the picture below). 



• Step 2: Apply an Alchol Free calming emulsion / lotion, before applying a moisturiser

A calming emusion is a life saver for sensitive skin. The product works on a deep layer of the skin where nerves cause irritatiions, and calms the skin immediately.

I love Chanel’s Precision Solution Destressante Calming Emulsion. It is very effective for any skin irritations, including after shaving or waxing and skin rashes. I found it even worked on mosquito bites!

• Step 3: Change your cotton pillow cases to silky satin ones.

Surprisingly, a cotton pillow case can irritate the skin while you are in sleep.

A silky satin case would be more ideal for sensitive skin, as it doesn’t cause the irritation as much as a cotton one.

Swap it to the satin one and have a lovely beauty sleep.

Is your complexion looking dull or sallow?

After a cold and long winter weather, the skin complexion tends to lack of vitality.

Having a hectic work schedule also makes the skin very tired, too.

Many cosmetic houses offer a range of moisturisers, masks, and toner that help improving the skin radiance.

Swap your skincare products to the radiance range for at least a couple of months, you will notice a difference on your complexion.

Does your skin look flaky and feel tight?

Many people suffer from Dry Skin during Autumn and Winter.

One of my obsessions is to have baby soft skin all the time.

I think seeing dry flaky skin can be such a “turn off”.

Well, it won’t look great isn’t it?

If you have dry skin, want to swap to silky smooth skin, and then have a look on the tips as following;

Skin Care Tips for Dry skin - Face

• Step 1; Make sure to remove your make-up every single night.
  

This is the most basic and important part of skin care routine.
Removing make-up with Cleansing Milk or Cleansing Oil would be the most suitable for dry skin. They can remove it gently and doesn’t cause irritation on the skin as much as Cleansing Wipes.

• Step 2; Use Hydrating exfoliator and Mask once or twice a week

If you have a dry flaky skin that have been built up for a while, it makes very difficult for moisturiser to work. It is very important to use exfoliator on a regular basis. Find a good hydrating or very gentle exfoliator.

The best time to use face mask is straight after exfoliating the skin.

• Step 3: Add a Hydration Serum in your daily Skin Care Routine

A serum works on a deeper level of the skin, whereas a moisturiser works on the surface.

Apply a serum prior to the moisuriser twice a day.

• Step 4: Try to improve your life style.

Drink lots of water and sleep well. When you are out for a drink, make sure to have a glass of water in between.

Hope you will get silky baby soft skin!