Cleanse Away!

Hi Everyone!  Welcome to my blog!

So, today I'm gonna talk about cleansing. If you don't do this, then don't even think of your skin. Obviously,  everyone cleanses their face...at least..twice daily. But, think again. Are you doing it right? Do you still have acne or any other skin problems even after washing twice daily? You probably are using the wrong products or you're doing it completely in the wrong way.  So I'll be telling you guys the right way to cleanse.



Step 1. Make sure that you have removed all your makeup from your face.  You Don't wanna wash a face full of makeup. It will partly Remove the appearance of your makeup but not completely. So remove your makeup first. Use a good quality makeup remover or makeup remover wipes. If you have sensitive skin or if you don't wanna use harsh chemicals on your skin(I don't wanna. :P) use extra virgin olive oil to remove your makeup by gently massaging your face directly using your fingers or, you can use cotton pads.

Step 2. Open up your pores. After removing your makeup, just rinse off the oil or makeup remover with water. Then place a hot towel on your face and press. Rub slightly to remove any residue of makeup remover or oil.  The hot towel will open up your pores. Don't use very hot towel that it burns your face...

Step 3. Now that your pores are open, it's time to cleanse the bad boys. Use a cleanser or a face wash that suits you the best. There are different kinds of cleansers for different skin types. So choose one that suits your skin. Your cleanser may also depend on the weather of the area you're living in.
If you have oily skin use an oil free cleanser or a water based one. If you have dry skin then use one which has essential oils in it and heavy moisturizing duties and has cream base consistency.  If you have combination skin, use a foaming face wash. You might also want to change your cleanser depending on the humidity and all that. ..

  You can use your fingers to wash your face but using a face brush works the best. You can use a toothbrush as an alternative.  In anyway,  use what works the best for you.

Step 4. The finishing step. Always finish off with a cold water rinse. This will close your pores tight. Make sure you washed everything properly not leaving behind any cleanser residue. Pat dry with a towel gently and don't rub or tug your face or it will spread with bacteria.

General Tips
* Wash your face twice/thrice daily. Once when you wake up and once before going to bed for best results.
* Always start off with hot water and finish off with a cold water rinse. This is a great pore exercise.  Closing your pores tight will help prevent sweating and excess oil.
* Keep changing your cleanser every 2-3 months or your skin may get used to it and get sensitive to other products and brands.
* Make sure to wash your hands with an antibacterial soap before washing your face because at the end of the day, your hands are the most dirtiest part of your body and you don't wanna transfer all the bacteria to your face.



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Take care.
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New skin care series!

All right girls,, lets talk about skin care for sometime. I am thinking to start a series about skin care in which  I would like to tell you about skin care. The right way to do it and  the common mistakes that you're making .

So if you have any issues with your skin, please contact me in facebook and twitter "@MBF365" and leave your questions. I will try to cover all your problems in my upcoming series about skin care.

I am putting in a lot of effort, and i hope i am able to help at least some of you out there.

Stay tuned
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How to Properly Prep your skin before makeup without making it look heavy!

Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog!

So, we all have one or the other skin care routine or  a morning routine which consists of some things that we put on our face before the actual makeup. But one thing i have noticed is that when we are putting all these on our face, it is making us sweat a lot more faster and makes our skin oily quicker than it usually gets and our makeup ends up no where.It is either the products that we use or the amount/consistency or the way we use them.
So, i am going to share these few tips/tricks kinda things to make the layers feel light.



So, as usual, start with a clean face. Use a cleanser that you normally use and wash your face and make sure that there is no sebum or oil left on the face or any previous creams or anything that you have applied. After cleansing your face, just run an ice cube all over your face. This will close your pores tight and prevent sweating.

Some one somewhere told me that you should not put an ice cube directly on to your face, so try wrapping it in a cloth/hand kerchief and the run it all over your face.

  Tone your face soon after cleansing. This is also an important step as it helps closing your pores up. Try to use natural toners like rose water or green tea as these are s soothing and are natural.

Next step is obviously moisturizer. A moisturizer softens your skin and keeps it hydrated and makes a smooth base for your makeup. So never avid this step.   If you have dry skin, use a heavy cream. If you have oily skin then use a water based one or an oil-free formula. Change the consistency also depending on the weather of the area that you live in.


   Your moisturizer can be less or more depending on how dry your skin is.

Next is sunscreen. NO matter how cloudy it is, you must always wear your sunscreen and never apply generous amounts. Apply more to get maximum protection and always carry a small bottle with you to reapply every 2 to 3 hours.  Make sure that you are blending it well. Just go in circular motions until the white cast disappears.  Let the layers absorb into your skin for 5 mins before you start your actual makeup.

Try to use a lightweight foundation or a BB cream or a powder foundation on hot humid days and save the thick consistency foundations for the winters or dry days...

Use water proof, long lasting makeup. There are so many good brands like L'Oreal, Revlon which come at affordable prices.  So give them a try.

I honestly suggest to skip the foundation and just use a concealer under your eyes, and anywhere else that you need and just powder up. Since its also getting rainy, use foundation every day is not the best thing to do , as if you get wet, your makeup might get cakey....

Always carry a small compact with you at all times to touch up, just in case if you are getting oily or sweaty..

SO that's it for this time. This was a real quick post this time, and also i may not be able to write posts very often for few months as i am getting busy with high school and stuff, but i will try to write whenever i'm free. I would love to help you guys! Please stay tuned and take care
Bye
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