Get Great Skin With Products You Already Have!

Four Tips to Maximize Your Skin Care Regime

Sep 4, 2009

It's not just what you use, it's how you use it. The latest miracle product may boast great results, but here's how to get them without spending a dime!

It can be tough to determine which skin care products will (really) work for each unique skin type. Thankfully, there is a way to maximize every skin regime, whether the products are purchased at the drugstore or at the department store. Here’s how to put your best face forward with products you already have.

Apply Creams in an Upward Motion

Gravity is always at work on our skin, so when putting on moisturizer, always work in upward strokes. Pulling downward will only make matters worse, so this is a way to give those cells a bit of relief for a few seconds. This is especially helpful for those who tend to have a rough touch. Using an upward motion actually requires some extra care and thought.

Use Eye Cream on All the Fine Lines

We all have those distinct smile lines around our eyes that show up when we smile or squint on a sunny day. Most of those pesky lines actually extend a lot farther than we think. Don't be afraid, but smile and look at how far out your lines actually extend. It may be surprising, but do it anyway. This will show exactly how far your lines extend, and as a result you can combat them more effectively and completely!

Moisturize Your Neck

Your neck is aging, too, and while it’s easy to focus lots of time and money on your face, if you don’t care for your neck, it will eventually give your real age away. Nora Ephron writes of this very subject in her book, I Feel Bad About My Neck. Aging is certainly a very normal part of life, but there's no reason to hurry it along by neglecting your neck. It is possible to maintain a seamless look by exfoliating, toning and moisturizing your neck along with your face.

Don’t Use too Much Pressure

Our skin goes to battle for us every day, protecting us from all the elements. The least we can do is be gentle with it as we cleanse and moisturize. Massage your face gently as you work your cleanser into a lather. When you use your eye cream, only use your ring finger: it will uses the least amount of pressure and will reduce pulling that extra-sensitive area. Dab, don’t push. Smooth, don’t rub. Your skin will thank you by staying radiant, resilient and much younger much longer!

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