Suggestion for cleansing.

1. To cleanse your nose properly, you need to cover the sides, stem, grooves and tip. If the skin on your nose is oily or congested, wrap a flannel around your index finger, lubricate it with a mild soap, oatmeal scrub or a mild commercial exfoliate and, using small circular movements, go over the entire nose twice.

2. One of the oldest and gentlest methods of cleansing the skin is oil; it is particularly good for mature skins. Apply a light film of almond or sunflower oil all over your neck and face (including your eyelids) and rub in gently. Leave for up to a minute and remove with dampened cotton wool or a facial sponge.

3. The tendency to over-moisturize undermines the skin’s capacity to keep itself taut. Allow yourself to be guided by the changing condition of your skin .

4. Get into the habit of applying oil or cream to slightly damp skin night and morning as this helps to ‘lock in’ valuable extra moisture.

5. Take care not to pull or drag the skin around the eyes when applying or removing make-up as this can speed up  the arrival of premature wrinkles.

6. To keep your eyes white and bright, apply cold milk to your eyelids with cotton wool each morning like a toner.

7. Never use a toner on the eyes: simply splash your eyes with cold water after cleansing, which will also refresh the circulation.

8. Don’t fall into the trap of slathering your eyes with a super rich cream to replace lost moisture and restore suppleness, as this will simply overtax the delicate eye tissue and do nothing to enhance your eyes.

9. To boost the circulation and lift dead skin, massage your lips from time to time with a soft toothbrush.