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Moisturizer Application Techniques {Skin Care}

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Applying moisturizer properly is a very important part of the skin care ritual. The application technique affects the skin in the long run because of the regular movement of the skin which happens during the application. So, there are certain correct and wrong methods of application which we shall discuss for every part of the face and neck.
  • Circular Movements should be made with very light pressure applied on the skin
  • Patting movement is also recommended but not very easy to get used to
For Eyes
Rubbing of the eyes is not recommend at all so only patting motion should be used to apply under-eye creams or any oil of choice. Circular Movement will cause movement of the thin skin around the eyes leading to early development of wrinkles.
For Face
Short upward and outward strokes are recommended as very widely known.
For Neck
Look at the ceiling while applying moisturizer on the neck and massage the neck in an upward stroke to prevent and smoothing of the neck lines. This does a double job – applies moisturizer evenly on the neck and stretches the skin of the neck as in the face exercise motion.
For Chest
Upward strokes and circular motion both are recommended for the chest and shoulder areas.

More about me and my skin care regime

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About Me
  • Name : Swati Murti
  • Age : 25
  • Hobbies : Reading
  • Skin Type : Combination Skin tending towards dry
  • Skin Color : Wheat Brown
What made me start “Perfect Skin Care for you”?
I have very thin hair and in consequence, I started searching for hair care remedies online. That was back in July – August 2009 and it had become an obsession. That was when I came across the concept of beauty blogs and websites. The obsession continued till November of the same year to a very high measure. And, then, in December, it struck me that it would be helpful if I could share all the extensive knowledge I had gained in the past couple of months and “Perfect Skin Care for you” was born.
When did I start “Perfect Skin Care for you” and what it is about?
I started blogging on 14th December, 2009. I had started with the intention of writing about natural skin and hair care topics and health was a subject closely related. And, very recently in January 2011, I have started doing product reviews.
What do I think is most important step in skin care regime?
Hydration. Keeping skin hydrated and supple makes it look young and healthy. So, hydrating the skin at every step is very important.
My Skin Care Regime in a Nutshell
I don’t have a very elaborated routine. I stick to the basics most of the time because of my laziness. Cleansing out the sunscreen is what I believe most essential. Then, I hydrate my skin with the toner. I take the toner in my palm and pat it onto my skin instead of using cotton pads or squirting it on my face. This helps in increasing the blood circulation.And, follow it with oil. Any facial oil or almond or coconut oil would do for me because my skin loves oils.
What are the 5 most important things in my bag?
I don’t use makeup so you will find only skin care products in my bag. First will always be a lip balm, of course. Others include an all-purpose moisturizer, sunscreen, a face wash and a face spray.
My favorite DIY 
Since I am a big fan of DIY remedies, I would like to end this post with my favorite DIY recipe. Its a homemade scrub which improves the hydration levels of the skin – sugar + salt + honey in equal quantities.
PS: This post is a part of the “Dove Diaries” section on 2threads.com which is sponsored by Dove.

Almond Oil for Neck Wrinkles {DIY}

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I have always felt that neck lines can’t be got rid of except for doing face exercises daily and keeping the neck straight so that there is no crease. But, sometime back, I used almond oil for moisturizing my face and neck and observed that my neck lines were gone in probably 3-4 days. So, if you have the same problem you could give the almond oil a try!!! If you are afraid that the oil might break you out, then you could try using the oil only on the neck. I had been using the Rogan Badam oil which I had talked about quite a long back.