5 Skin-care Steps
Your face is your calling card — take care of it! Improve your everyday routine with these important pointers from the pros
1. WASH YOUR FACE RIGHT
It’s a simple step with lots of hidden pitfalls! Firstly, ditch washcloths: “They can harbor bacteria,” says Dr. David E. Bank, a dermatologist in Mount Kisco, N.Y. Instead, “use your bare hands in a circular motion with water that’s comfortably warm.” Also, make sure you’re using the right cleanser: “Post-wash, your face shouldn’t feel stretched at all,” he says. “Tightness is a sign your cleanser is too drying.”
2. MAKE THE MOST OF MOISTURIZER
The trick is in when to apply it. Dr. Debra Jaliman, author of Skin Rules: Trade Secrets From a Top New York Dermatologist, advises slathering while your face is still damp…
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Ok! (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 28, 2013