Skin, health and beauty tips

Many of you know I own and operate my own skin care company as an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics. I am very passionate about helping women take excellent care of their skin. As a Certified Makeup Artist I am equally passionate about teaching woman beautiful glamour techniques by using my mineral based foundations, eye shadows, blushes and bronzers.

We are in the middle of the winter season and special attention should be taken regarding your daily skincare routine. The information below should help you determine your skin type and hightlight proper ways of taking care of your skin!

There are four basic skin types: dry, normal, combination and oily, and each skin type has its own characteristics.

Dry skin
Dry skin is characterized by small pores and a matte (dull) finish with little or no superficial oil or shine. Expression lines are quick to form on dry skin, especially around the eyes and mouth. Dry skin is more common in women over 50 and in those who live in low-humidity climates. Dry skin can develop among women who don’t protect their skin.

For dry skin, Mary Kay® products:
Gently cleanse without overstripping.
Soften, lubricate and restore needed moisture.
Make lines less noticeable and help reduce flakiness.

Normal Skin
Normal skin is healthy-looking skin with a smooth texture. It contains a balance of oil and moisture and has infrequent blemishes or clogged pores. When properly cared for, lines and wrinkles seldom form on this type of skin until late in life.

For normal skin, Mary Kay® products:
Maintain moisture balance for a healthy, radiant glow.
Refine skin’s texture and leave it clean and refreshed.

Combination Skin
Combination skin is healthy-looking skin with a smooth texture and some oiliness in the T-zone areas (the area forming a "T" across the forehead and down the nose and chin) with some signs of dryness on the cheeks and outer edges of the face. When properly cared for, lines and wrinkles seldom form on this type of skin until late in life.

For combination skin, Mary Kay® products:
Help control excess oil in the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin).
Make pores appear smaller and hydrate dry areas.

Oily Skin
Oily skin results when the sebaceous glands produce too much oil, giving skin a shiny appearance. Sometimes a greasy or sticky feel remains for several hours after cleansing. It is also characterized by larger pores than other skin types and is more prone to breakouts, clogged pores and blemishes. Oily skin may tend to wrinkle less readily than drier skin types.

For oily skin, Mary Kay® products:
Help control surface oiliness, leaving skin feeling smooth and looking radiant.
Deep clean pore openings of impurities and oily buildup.
Help makeup stay fresher longer.

Please visit my website at http://www.marykay.com/calexander62 to learn more!