Cawaii Skincare 01

Read from the last issue of Cawaii [which is in '09]. They do have very good tips for skincare and even makeup! It's quite a good mag to read, so quite a pity that it's gone now although I don't really like the models. haha.

[Translated from a magazine]
✿ Proper steps to daily skincare after removing makeup: Cleanse → toner → essence → moisturizer
For those with acne or big pores, use warm water and pat face for 20 times and above.

✿ Having makeup still remaining on the skin [due to not removing them thoroughly enough] is the reason for causing skin to darken. Do not rub your skin too hard or remove facial hairs too often!

✿ The skin renew once every 7 days, therefore should exfoliate once a week, allowing the skin to breathe better. [same as for the body]

✿ The night before an important day out, do a special skincare! Put a hot towel on the face, then use cold water to contract the pores. This can improve the blood circulation and also allow the facial muscles and pores to tighten.

✿ Must remove makeup thoroughly especially the eye area where girls tend to put heavy makeup.

✿ The right way to apply essence and moisturizer: Put on fingers first to warm it and dot them onto the cheeks, forehead, nose and jaw area. Then apply them from top to bottom, inner to out.

✿ Apply perfume in areas where your skin is not exposed to UV rays, which is at the pulse areas.

Others: 
✿ You should apply body lotion everyday in the morning and night. The best time would be right after a bath as it will help increase absorption.

✿ To relief constipation: Drink 1.5 to 2L of water everyday and massage the tummy areas.

✿ On diet: Ratio of the 3 meals should be 3:2:1. Must have all 3 meals but change to vegetables as the main dish, eat lesser for dinner. If you had a big meal out, replace the other 2 meals with fruits.