6 Tips on how to apply skin care products
It is very true that beauty comes from within, but to look fresh and glowing always, even our external skin needs to be taken care of. There are several types of skin care products available in the market. Many of these products are of a very good brand and work really well. Different skin products are meant for different kinds of skin. However, the one fact that remains common is that all these products need to be applied properly so that they penetrate deep into your skin. You have to follow certain specific methods for the application of a skin care product. Given below are six important tips on how to effectively apply the skin care products.
1. Take a pea-sized amount of cream and apply with your fingers
When you are applying the cream with your fingers, a very common method that you must follow is to take a pea-sized amount of the cream in the center of your palm. Take a small bit of this cream from your palm and apply it to different parts of your face with the help of your fingers. You can first apply a small amount to your cheeks and chin and then go above to apply on the forehead and nose. This way you can apply your cream evenly all over your face. Do not apply too much of cream, as it will make your skin oily and dull. A small pea-sized amount is enough for the face. You can use this method of application for sunscreens and face creams.
2. Warm the cream before application
This method is suitable for the application of thick creams. Thick creams often take time to penetrate into the skin. Warming up the cream can make it more effective. You can either take a pea-sized amount of the cream or a little less if it is too thick and then warm it between your palms. This method will decrease the thickness of the cream and help it to be absorbed properly. If you do not warm up the thick creams properly, you will end up applying too much of it and wasting it.
3. 5 dot method of application
This is an age old method and helps to spread the cream evenly on the face. A lot of beauticians often suggest this method of cream application. In this method, you have to apply 5 dots of cream on your face. The five places where you must apply the cream are on the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. You can apply any normal cream by the 5 dot method. This method can also be used to apply face pack. With this method, you can also avoid the wastage of skin care products.
4. Pat the product on your face
Patting can improve the blood circulation and also the absorption of the cream. You can apply cream or lotion by gently tapping it on your face. This method is very good for the application of face toner. Use this method whenever you are not using a cotton. You can take a small amount of toner in the palm and gently tap it on your face. This will enable the toner to properly spread on the face and get absorbed.
5. Apply product by pressing it on the face
This method is generally used for the application of oil. You can also use this method for other rich creams or lotions. Take a small amount of oil and warm it gently between your palms. Apply the oil all over the face by gently pressing it. Pressing the oil with both the hands ensures its complete absorption by the skin. Japanese creams can be applied by this method. Pressing must be gentle so that the skin remains supple and smooth.
6. Massage the product on the face
Massaging is very helpful for the rejuvenation of the skin. It helps in removing the dead skin. It also helps the product to penetrate deep into the skin and maintain a good blood circulation. Massage helps to bring a new glow on the face. Massage is common procedure while doing facials. You should always massage in a circular and outward motion. This will keep your skin toned and avoid wrinkles. The creams or lotions that are massaged all over for a very long time are absorbed efficiently and provide maximum benefits.
