Beauty & You

Beauty is, to a large extent, about having visual appeal; something people can see and appreciate. As Jean Kerr, an American author and playwright, put it: "I'm tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. What do you want? An adorable pancreas?"
You really do not know what is going on inside your skin and body, but if you are glowing on the outside, it likely means all is well.
There is a direct and definite link between your skin internally and externally. This obsession among women makes them spend hours in front of the mirror in the struggle to keep a check on ageing. What they need to understand is that creams, lotions and magic fixes may promise timeless beauty, but it is only a diligent skincare routine that will give them great skin.
If you love your skin, it will love you back. You will see that for yourself over time. The cleansing, toning, moisturising regimen is a tried-and-tested way to care for your skin. But first, know your skin type.
How you care for your skin is entirely dependent on the type of skin you have: oily, normal, combination, dry or mature.
Here is a skincare regimen for women with different skin types and needs.

Cleansing
For the face, a cleanser is the first product you skin will touch and respond to. This is why it is imperative to find a good face cleanser and stick to it. However, the best cleanser to use first thing every morning is plain water which helps remove excess oil residue from your night cream.

Cleansing is equally important for a body and a daily bath just isn't enough. You should also invest in specialised body cleansing treatments periodically.

Toning
The second step after cleansing, toning removes traces of make-up and dirt on the face and helps close pores. Unlike the face, when it comes to the body, the word 'toning' does not refer to the use of a toner gel or toning water. Rather, we are talking about a rigorous session of body exfoliation and thorough cleansing, preferably by means of a Moroccan bath.

Moisturising
We know a good facial moisturiser hydrates, but how much should you moisturise and when? When your facial skin feels tight, it means it is thirsty. By if you overmoisturise, your skin's pores can get clogged.
The same moisturising rule applies for the body. Body moisturisers usually have a richer texture than facial moisturisers to cater for the body's rapid loss of moisture through the course of the day. Use a moisturiser after bathing when your skin is still damp.

Night Care
At night, while you rest, your skin is actively repairing the damage done to its cells in the course of the day. Night creams are richer in texture so it's best to apply them 30 minutes before you go to bed so as not to transfer the cream to your bed linen.
Although some of us have been putting it off for years, those in the beauty business swear by night-time body care. Applying a rich body moisturiser every night can bring about a dramatic improvement in skin quality as the skin gets the most from the cream during the recommended eight hours of sleep.

Sunscreen

Sun damage is by far the leading factor behind premature facial wrinkles, which is why experts constantly remind us about including sunscreen in our daily routine all year round. SPF-50 sunscreen is usually recommended here.