Skin Care Hydration
Keep it Simple Skin Care
Good skin is more than just an application upon application of skin care products. Overuse of and a menagerie of skin care products can actually be detrimental to your skin and to your health especially when they are loaded with harmful or otherwise questionable ingredients.
A great complexion and overall great skin, starts with good health which means staying fully hydrated and getting the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals in our diet each day. A balanced diet equals better health and a healthier, glowing complexion. Some basic nutrients the skin needs is pure water, zinc, soy protein, vitamin E, vitamin C, B-complex, carotenoids a flavonoids, and omega 3 fatty acids just to name a few.
In addition to a good diet, your skin also needs cleansing, toning, moisture, and protection. Additionally there may be specific problem areas you will need to address such as blotchiness, acne or breakouts, dry patches, etc.
The basics – cleansing, toning and moisturizing, protection
Cleansing: First and foremost you must understand your skin type when selecting a cleanser. Dry skin should avoid foaming cleansers and use a milk cleanser or lotion, oily skin can get by with a foaming cleanser if not to harsh (drying out oily skin only makes the skin react and produce more oil), combination skin should use a cleanser with a low ph of 7 or less.
Toning: I have read differing opinions on whether a toner is necessary or not but I am a firm believer of toning. Toning removes the last traces of cleanser, restores ph balance and closes the pores prior to moisturizing. Again, understand your skin type when selecting your toner. A few herbs for each skin type are as follows: Dry skin: elderflower and sandalwood, Oily skin: lemon balm or fennel, witch hazel, Combination Skin: Chamomile. There are numerous herbs mixed with green tea or distilled water to easily make your own toner at a fraction of the cost of store bought toners.
Moisturizer: My moisturizer has a double duty, it hydrates and protects because it contains a SPF. No matter what skin type, you skin needs to be hydrated. Dry skin needs hydration and moisture and oily skin still needs hydration. Additionally I always recommend a daytime moisturizer with SPF and a nighttime moisturizer emollient rich.
Special Treatments
Dark circles under eyes consider almond oil. It is a natural moisturizer and rich in Vitamin E. It will moisturize and thicken the skin under the eye area so you don’t see the thinness. Massage under eye area before bedtime. Note: if allergic to nuts consider olive oil. Another note: dark under eye circles can be caused by various reasons, the recipe above is for thinning of the skin as we age.
Crows’ feet: no need for a special product, apply virgin coconut oil with a few drops of vitamin E oil at bedtime. I think you will see visible results in about a week.
Exfoliate: this treatment is to slough off dead skin and promote circulation and new cell growth. There are a number of home remedies that work such as oatmeal or cornmeal.
Facial masks: masks can do wonders to hydrate the skin. Again understanding your skin type is imperative. For dry skin consider a China/White Clay, for oily skin use fuller’s earth or French green clay, sensitive skin yellow kaolin clay and combination skin rose clay.
Above are just a few of the simple home remedies that work and are inexpensive and eco-friendly. Why not give them a try and let me know how they worked for you. Additionally when purchasing skin care products look for natural ingredients.
About the Author
Carol Belanger author of 300+ Skin Care Recipes
For more skin care articles and skin care recipes visit Complete Skin Care Therapy
Recommendations for basic skin care products?
I am in my early 20s, okay skin condition, usually no acnes. I want to get some basic skin care products– cleasners, face creams, hydration products, mask,etc. Please give me some recommendations on brand(s) that are good and with reasonable prices. Also, where should I purchase these products from? Walmart? A beauty shop in the mall? A Department store?
I am in my late 20′s and up until now i used neutrogena face wash. I recently switched to clinique because my skin started drying out because i switched jobs and work in a rather harsh environment where it is always below 40 degrees. I always used neutrogena and then I would follow up with the neutrogena face cream for combination skin. It has an spf in it which is something else to look for. The neutrogena you can buy anywhere and it’s relatively cheap. The clinique you can buy in the mall and they will help you pick a product line for your skin. It’s definitely more expensive but well worth it.
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Sisley Hydra Global Intense Anti Aging Hydration 40ml Skincare $242.61 |
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Guerlain Super Aqua Serum Optimum Hydration Revituriser 50ml Skincare $185.39 |
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Guerlain Super Aqua Serum Optimum Hydration Revituriser 30ml Skincare $137.06 |
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Carita Ideal Hydration Lagoon Cream 50ml Skincare $130.16 |
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Clarins Daily Energizer Cream Hydration Freshness Skincare30ml / 1oz $130.45 |
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Clarins Daily Energizer Cream Hydration Freshness Skincare30ml / $130.45 |
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Carita Ideal Hydration Rich Lagoon Cream 50ml Skincare $127.20 |
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Cellex-C Advanced C Skin Hydration Complex 30ml Skincare $104.51 |
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Carita Ideal Hydration Serum Des Lagoons 30ml Skincare $100.56 |
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Guerlain Super Aqua Body Serum Opitmum Hydration Revituriser 200ml Skincare $91.69 |
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Carita Ideal Hydration Lagoon Eye Contour 15ml Skincare $79.85 |
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Estee Lauder Optimizer Intensive Hydration Boosting Lotion 200ml Skincare $74.92 |
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JAFRA Hydration Dynamics Skin Care 7 pc Hydrating set $69.95 |
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Serious Skin Care Olive Oil kit – hydration -Deep facial peel , 7 piece kit $69.95 |
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ASAP Skincare “Ultimate Hydration” Intense Moisturiser for Premature Aging Skin $69.05 |
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JAFRA Hydration Dynamics Skin Care 7 pc Hydrating set $67.95 |
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28 ml Restorativ Pure Vitamin E Oil 28000 iu skin hydration care Holista [ TAS ] $66.44 |
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JAFRA HYDRATION DYNAMICS SKIN CARE SET OF 8 NEW FRESH $66.45 |
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Biotherm Aquasource Deep Hydration Replenishing Cream Dry Skin 50ml Skincare $59.13 |
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Dr Dennis Gross Continuous Eye Hydration 15ml Skincare $56.18 |
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~H2O+ Skin Care Sea Clear + Oasis Family Shine-Free Hydration System Set $51.95 |
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~H2O+ Skin Care Sea Clear + Oasis Family Shine-Free Hydration System Set $51.95 |
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~H2O+ Skin Care Sea Clear + Oasis Family Shine-Free Hydration System Set $51.95 |
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~H2O+ Skin Care Sea Clear + Oasis Family Shine-Free Hydration System Set $51.95 |
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JAFRA HYDRATION DYNAMICS SKIN CARE SET OF 5 NEW FRESH $49.55 |
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Jafra Hydration Dynamics Skin Care Set of 5 FREE SHIPPING ♀ $46.04 |
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Juice Beauty Green Apple Hydration Eye Mask 15ml Skincare $44.34 |
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Lancaster Flash Hydration Mask 75ml Skincare $44.34 |
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Boscia Oil free Daily Hydration SPF15 Normal Oily Skin 40ml Skincare $44.34 |
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Boscia Oil free Nightly Hydration Normal Oily Skin 40ml Skincare $44.34 |
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Lierac Bronzage Securite High Hydration Creme SPF 30 50ml Skincare $44.34 |
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Jafra Hydration Dynamics ~ Dry Skin Care ~ 4pc Set + FREE Jafra Mirror. $45.00 |
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JAFRA Hydration Dynamics Skin Care 4 pc Hydrating set $42.99 |
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Olay Regenerist Daily Deep Hydration Cream Anti-Aging Face skin care 1.7 Ounce $42.95 |
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Juice Beauty Green Apple Hydration Mask Exp. Date 052012 50ml Skincare $42.37 |
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Payot Hydration 24 Hydrating Treatment For A Youthful Body 200ml Skincare $42.37 |
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JAFRA Hydration Dynamics Skin Care 4 pc Hydrating set $40.80 |
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Face cream 24 hours hydration Lady’s Joy Luxury skin care $38.29 |
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Olay Regenerist Daily Deep Hydration Cream Anti-Aging Face skin care 1.7 Ounce $36.98 |
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28 ml Restorativ Pure Vitamin E Oil 28000 iu skin hydration care Holista [ TAS ] $35.86 |
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BIOELEMENTS Professional Skin Care-Beyond Hydration Moisturizer 2.5 oz $36.00 |
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MD Skincare Continuous Eye Hydration .5 oz. $35.00 |
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1.5OZ BOSCIA skin care face daily moisturizer cream spf 15 hydration oil free $34.99 |
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Youthology Age Reversing Skin Care Regimen CHOOSE ONE Anti-Aging $29.99 |
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CT0872 Handheld Serum Atomizer Cold Spray Steamer Skin Care Anti Aging Hydration $29.99 |
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H2O + **** SKINCARE OASIS MIST *** AN ENERGIZING MIST OF NUTRITIVE HYDRATION ** $29.71 |
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MD Skincare Dr. Dennis Gross Continuos Eye Hydration .5 oz/15 ml. $27.99 |
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New H2O+ Oasis Daily Hydration System Skin Care Exfoliating Cleanser Moisturizer $27.95 |
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Decleor Hydration Programme Skincare Set: Cleanser+ Cream+ Balm+Serum+Mask #5341 $26.31 |
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*YOUTHOLOGY AGE REVERSING SKIN CARE SERUM,GEL AND CREAM*CHOOSE ONE ANTIAGING $25.99 |
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H2O + ** SKINCARE OASIS MIST ** ENERGIZING MIST OF NUTRITIVE HYDRATION ** 6 OZ $25.87 |
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MD SKINCARE CONTINUOUS EYE HYDRATION NIB 0.5 OZ. $25.00 |
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Jane Iredale D2O Hydration Spray 59ml Skincare $24.61 |
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Jane Iredale Balance Antioxidant Hydration Spray 59ml Skincare $24.61 |
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Jane Iredale Pommisst Hydration Spray 59ml Skincare $24.61 |
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Dr Dennis Gross Skincare Continuous Eye Hydration .5 oz NEW with sealed tip $24.00 |
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Timeless skin care hyaluronic Acid Serum 100% Pure Hydration anti-aging wrinkle $23.00 |
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[SKIN79] Lemon Brightening Mask Trouble Care Hydration $19.98 |
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SERIOUS SKIN CARE FIRST PRESSED OLIVE OIL HYDRATION MASK 2 OZ NATURAL CLAY $18.95 |
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SERIOUS SKIN CARE FIRST PRESSED OLIVE OIL HYDRATION MASK 2 OZ NATURAL CLAY $18.95 |
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Loreal Hydrafresh All Day Hydration Moisture Gel (Oily) Skin Care 50ml / 1.7oz $18.19 |
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Loreal Hydrafresh All Day Hydration Moisture Gel (Oily) Skin Care 50ml / 1.7oz $18.19 |
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SERIOUS SKIN CARE MOISTURE BUILDER HYDRATION RESTORATION FACE CREAM 1 OZ $16.95 |
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SERIOUS SKIN CARE MOISTURE BUILDER HYDRATION RESTORATION FACE CREAM 1 OZ $16.95 |
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Serious Skin Care Serious Moisture Builder Hydration Restoration Cream 1.7 oz. $16.77 |
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SERIOUS SKIN CARE MOISTURE BUILDER HYDRATION RESTORATION FACE CREAM 1 OZ $16.00 |
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3 Aquafina Advanced Hydration Rx Daily Purifying Cleanser Face Acne Skin Care $14.99 |
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3 Aquafina Advanced Hydration Rx Daily Balance Clarity Toner Face Acne Skin Care $14.99 |
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SERIOUS SKIN CARE OLIVE OIL HYDRATION MASK FREE SHIP $14.95 |
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Skin Care Pick & Choose Korres Boscia Peter Thomas Roth Murad Jurlique $14.95 |
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200gram Luxury NIGHT Cream Moisturiser Skin Care Base- Unscented-hydration boost $14.60 |
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Serious Skin Care Moisture Builder Hydration Cream 1.7 Ounce $13.99 |
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Wonder Olay Nourishing Hydration Mask Skincare Daycare 5pcs $13.82 |
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Serious Skin Care Moisture Builder Hydration Moisturization Cream 1 oz SEALED $12.95 |
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Skin Care Deluxe Sample Pick & Choose Boscia Algenist Murad Ole Henriksen Travel $12.95 |
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Skin Care Deluxe Sample Choose Boscia Algenist Murad Ole Henriksen Bliss Travel $12.95 |
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Jafra HYDRATION DYNAMICS Hydrating Skin Care Sample Set (4 prod.). NEW. $12.25 |
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Serious Skin Care Moisture Builder 1.7 oz Hydration Restoration Cream $0 Ship $11.99 |
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Serious Skin Care NANOSEAL All Over Topical Collagen Treatment Hydration Sealer $10.95 |
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Wonder Olay Nourishing Hydration Mask Skincare Daycare 5pcs $10.03 |
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Jafra Skin Care Sets Balance, Control, Calming, Hydration Dynamics, Tea Blend $10.00 |
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Jafra Skin Care Sets Balance, Control, Calming, Hydration Dynamics, Tea Blend $10.00 |
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Jafra Skin Care Sets Balance, Control, Calming, Hydration Dynamics, Tea Blend $10.00 |
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Jafra Skin Care Sets Balance, Control, Calming, Hydration Dynamics, Tea Blend $10.00 |
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Serious Skin Care, Moisture Builder Hydration Restoration Cream 1 oz. $10.00 |
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L’Occitane-Angelica Hydration Cream Skincare Pkts-15 $9.99 |
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Serious Skin Care Nanoseal All Over Topical Collagen Beauty Treatment Hydration $9.99 |
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Skintegrity Hydrogel Advanced Wound & Skin Care Wound Hydration 4 oz Tube $9.66 |
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Jafra Skin Care Sets Balance, Control, Calming, Hydration Dynamics, Tea Blend $9.00 |
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Skin Care Essentials with SPF Mini and Deluxe Sample Sizes “You Choose” $8.99 |
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Serious Skin Care Nanoseal Topical Collagen Hydration Sealer 1.7 oz $8.75 |
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Serious Skin Care Nanoseal Collagen Beauty Treatment & Hydration Sealer $8.50 |
