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A cotton ball or makeup pad.Originally Posted by LabelKing
Post-cleanse, pre-moisturizer I assume.
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For the skin experts out there:Originally Posted by MetroStyles
I cleanse and moisturize daily but that's it, and I have been happy with the results. I am confused about toning. Every source says avoid alcohol-based toners as they dry out your skin, but then all the good brands keep on producing alcohol-based astringents! What is the deal here?
The initial and important step is determining what type of skin you have. Is it dry, oily, sensitive or combination skin? If you skin can't tolerate the alcohol content in skin toners, there are other skin toner products that does not contain alcohol. There are some European brands that are natural based and does not contain alcohol. Check out Dr. Hauschka, Anne Marie Borlind or Dr. Payot. The first two products you can find at a natural health food stores like Whole Foods, etc.
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The initial and important step is determining what type of skin you have. Is it dry, oily, sensitive or combination skin? If you skin can't tolerate the alcohol content in skin toners, there are other skin toner products that does not contain alcohol. There are some European brands that are natural based and does not contain alcohol. Check out Dr. Hauschka, Anne Marie Borlind or Dr. Payot. The first two products you can find at a natural health food stores like Whole Foods, etc.Originally Posted by Maharlika
Forehead and nose are somewhat oily, cheeks and chin are dry. What does this imply I should use?
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You have what would be categorized as 'combination' or "T-Zone" skin. Do you break out in these areas?I would suggest applying a clay mask at least once a week.Originally Posted by Maharlika
I actually never break out anymore, just get a bit oily after a while. I guess a powerful astringent might be appropriate for the T-Zone area, and some kind of clay mask once a week. There seem to be so many expensive ones out there. Any recs?
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For the skin experts out there:Originally Posted by MetroStyles
I cleanse and moisturize daily but that's it, and I have been happy with the results. I am confused about toning. Every source says avoid alcohol-based toners as they dry out your skin, but then all the good brands keep on producing alcohol-based astringents! What is the deal here?
Then why bother with anything else? If you're happy with your results, then you're ahead of the game. I recently heard from a friend who's been trying products by the arm-load and only making a bad situation worse!
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Suprisingly civil so far.Originally Posted by Hard2Fit
I still believe this won't end well though.
It all depends on the facialee. If he is miserable and not really into it, then your right. But some guys really enjoy it.
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Suprisingly civil so far.Originally Posted by Hard2Fit
I still believe this won't end well though.
+1. I'm a little upset. I know it's Sunday, but come on guys.
That's it! I'm logging off. Time to give my girlfriend her weekly facial.
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I actually never break out anymore, just get a bit oily after a while. I guess a powerful astringent might be appropriate for the T-Zone area, and some kind of clay mask once a week. There seem to be so many expensive ones out there. Any recs?Originally Posted by MetroStyles
Interested in cost effective clay masks... let me know if you find any.
That's it! I'm logging off. Time to give my girlfriend her weekly facial.Originally Posted by Arch Stanton
Congratulation... you took it there.
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I've used the Mario Bodescu daily masks before, they helped, but they were expensive and it was a pain to do it every night.
Right now my regimen is just a simple cleanser in the morning and evening, and some salycilic acid if I break out.
Can anyone recommend a good moisturizer/sunscreen combo?
Right now my regimen is just a simple cleanser in the morning and evening, and some salycilic acid if I break out.
Can anyone recommend a good moisturizer/sunscreen combo?
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I've used the Mario Bodescu daily masks before, they helped, but they were expensive and it was a pain to do it every night.Originally Posted by Teger
Right now my regimen is just a simple cleanser in the morning and evening, and some salycilic acid if I break out.
Can anyone recommend a good moisturizer/sunscreen combo?
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