Several months ago, I posted an article on how to "prepare the canvas" of the skin for a beautiful makeup. If you haven't read that three part-er , then click HERE, HERE, and HERE. Now, once you've got the nutritional side of this equation goin' on (which is where everything starts!), we can begin on "gettin' that "glow".
You might think that the "glow" in these pictures is created by strategic placement of light and the sleight-of-hand of cosmetics, and to a certain extent you would be right; it's obvious that I've got on makeup in both of these pics, but even when I'm without makeup, people have commented and/or complimented me on my glowing skin. One of the things that contributes to this is exfoliation, the process of removing the top layer of older, drier skin cells from the surface of the face, allowing younger, more hydrated cells to come forefront. There are many commercial cleansers on the market that contain anything and everything from ground apricot kernels to exploding mirobeads that you can use to help move those dead skin cells along. One of the least expensive ways of exfoliating your skin is to use a clean washcloth, dampen it with warm water, and in a circular, buffing motion gently move around the entire face. The key word in exfoliating is "gentle"--rubbing too vigorously can cause irritation and redness. DO NOT rub the over- or undereye area; the delicate skin is much too thin to respond well to this type of treatment! Once finished, apply the moisturizer of your choice to your DAMP skin and let soak in. Consistent treatment over the course of several weeks should see your skin glowing like the rising sun at dawn. Let me know what you think--until next time blessings, hugs and peace!
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