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11 Beauty Questions Every Woman Has, Answered.

posted in Beauty on 8/9/2015
Here are the answers to the 11 most common beauty questions asked by women around the globe;
Here are the answers to the 11 most common beauty questions asked by women around the globe;
1. How do I start a beauty routine if I don't have one? 
Try a three-step system, one that includes cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. You need a cleanser to clear away all the dirt, sweat, bacteria, and oil that collects on your skin during the day; you need a toner to help bring your pH levels back to an acidic level (this maintains your skin's acid mantle, the barrier that keeps bacteria out and moisture in); and you need a moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated, plump, and youthful-looking.
1. How do I start a beauty routine if I don't have one? Try a three-step system, one that includes cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. You need a cleanser to clear away all the dirt, sweat, bacteria, and oil that collects on your skin during the day; you need a toner to help bring your pH levels back to an acidic level (this maintains your skin's acid mantle, the barrier that keeps bacteria out and moisture in); and you need a moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated, plump, and youthful-looking.
2. What's the order for applying different products? 
 You would typically start by cleansing; then using toner; applying an essence; a serum; then an oil; followed by an SPF, cream, or lotion. If you're just wearing powder and skipping foundation, always put the powder on last. (You don't have to use all of these products.) For makeup, reach for your foundation first, then concealer, then powder, then blush.
2. What's the order for applying different products?  You would typically start by cleansing; then using toner; applying an essence; a serum; then an oil; followed by an SPF, cream, or lotion. If you're just wearing powder and skipping foundation, always put the powder on last. (You don't have to use all of these products.) For makeup, reach for your foundation first, then concealer, then powder, then blush.
3. When should I see a dermatologist? 
Dr. Day recommends seeing your derm annually to get a screen check to make sure you don't have any suspicious moles or marks. Otherwise, you should go to a dermatologist if you see a new mole crop up, notice a new skin condition like psoriasis forming, or if your breakouts get out of control. I have melanoma on both sides of my family and I go in twice a year for melanoma screenings, which are quick & painless and worth it. 
3. When should I see a dermatologist? Dr. Day recommends seeing your derm annually to get a screen check to make sure you don't have any suspicious moles or marks. Otherwise, you should go to a dermatologist if you see a new mole crop up, notice a new skin condition like psoriasis forming, or if your breakouts get out of control. I have melanoma on both sides of my family and I go in twice a year for melanoma screenings, which are quick & painless and worth it. 
4. How many times a day should I be washing my face?
Twice a day, but if your skin isn't that oily, you can get away with only washing it at night and rinsing it with water or using just a toner in the morning before applying your moisturizer and SPF. Regardless of your skin type, make sure you don't skip washing your face in the evening, since dirt, oil, bacteria, and makeup build up on your face during the day, and it's crucial to thoroughly wash it off to keep breakouts from happening.
4. How many times a day should I be washing my face?Twice a day, but if your skin isn't that oily, you can get away with only washing it at night and rinsing it with water or using just a toner in the morning before applying your moisturizer and SPF. Regardless of your skin type, make sure you don't skip washing your face in the evening, since dirt, oil, bacteria, and makeup build up on your face during the day, and it's crucial to thoroughly wash it off to keep breakouts from happening.
5. Should I pop my zits?
The short answer: no. You only make your blemish angry (red and irritated) when you pop it, since the pressure creates more inflammation. Not to mention, you could accidentally cut your skin and cause a scar that can block the pore and cause a resurgence of another zit in the same spot. 
5. Should I pop my zits?The short answer: no. You only make your blemish angry (red and irritated) when you pop it, since the pressure creates more inflammation. Not to mention, you could accidentally cut your skin and cause a scar that can block the pore and cause a resurgence of another zit in the same spot. 
6. Got a whitehead before a first date? 
Dr. Day (who's also the author of 100 Questions & Answers About Acne) says to apply a lukewarm, soaked green tea bag on it for a few minutes. The warmth and moisture will help lure the bacteria out and the anti-inflammatory caffeine in the tea bag will soothe the area and reduce redness. After, apply a salicylic acid treatment over the whitehead, which will exfoliate away any dirt and debris or bacteria left in the pore. 
6. Got a whitehead before a first date? Dr. Day (who's also the author of 100 Questions & Answers About Acne) says to apply a lukewarm, soaked green tea bag on it for a few minutes. The warmth and moisture will help lure the bacteria out and the anti-inflammatory caffeine in the tea bag will soothe the area and reduce redness. After, apply a salicylic acid treatment over the whitehead, which will exfoliate away any dirt and debris or bacteria left in the pore. 
7. What are the different types of acne? 
Your pores are lined with skin cells, the lining grows & blocks the pore. When the opening gets blocked you get a whitehead. If the top of the skin breaks open & the oil in the pore reaches air & oxidizes, that's a blackhead. If the follicle is blocked completely the protein and fat from the oil start to grow, this causes a red pimple. If you pick at the pimple, an immune response is sent creating a cascade of redness & inflammation, causing a pustule. 
7. What are the different types of acne? Your pores are lined with skin cells, the lining grows & blocks the pore. When the opening gets blocked you get a whitehead. If the top of the skin breaks open & the oil in the pore reaches air & oxidizes, that's a blackhead. If the follicle is blocked completely the protein and fat from the oil start to grow, this causes a red pimple. If you pick at the pimple, an immune response is sent creating a cascade of redness & inflammation, causing a pustule. 
8. What causes acne?
"The cause of acne is unknown," Dr. Day says, "but we do know what makes it worse." These factors include your hormones being out of balance, stress, and a specific bacteria that lives deep in your pores called Propionibacterium acnes, which feeds off the oil your sebaceous glands produce. Sure, not washing your face at night or using dirty makeup brushes can contribute to breakouts, but the aforementioned factors are known to make acne worse.
8. What causes acne?"The cause of acne is unknown," Dr. Day says, "but we do know what makes it worse." These factors include your hormones being out of balance, stress, and a specific bacteria that lives deep in your pores called Propionibacterium acnes, which feeds off the oil your sebaceous glands produce. Sure, not washing your face at night or using dirty makeup brushes can contribute to breakouts, but the aforementioned factors are known to make acne worse.
9. What's the best sunscreen for my face? What's the best sunscreen for my body? Where should I be applying sunscreen? 
   A broad-spectrum, which means it protects against UVA (which cause aging) and UVB (which cause burning) rays with an SPF of at least 15 to 30 is essential. 
For your face, if you tend to break out easily, go for one that is noncomedogenic, which means it doesn't contain pore-clogging ingredients. Apply sunscreen everywhere that is exposed to the sun everyday.
9. What's the best sunscreen for my face? What's the best sunscreen for my body? Where should I be applying sunscreen?    A broad-spectrum, which means it protects against UVA (which cause aging) and UVB (which cause burning) rays with an SPF of at least 15 to 30 is essential. For your face, if you tend to break out easily, go for one that is noncomedogenic, which means it doesn't contain pore-clogging ingredients. Apply sunscreen everywhere that is exposed to the sun everyday.
10. I got a sunburn. Does this mean I'm going to get skin cancer? 
Getting one sunburn doesn't mean you're going to get skin cancer, but any sun exposure you get mutates your cells in mere seconds and could result in a form of skin cancer down the road. This is why it's so important to wear the proper protection at all times. That said, if you go to a tanning bed once (whether you burn yourself or not), your chance of getting melanoma (the most deadly form of skin cancer) rises 20 percent!
10. I got a sunburn. Does this mean I'm going to get skin cancer? Getting one sunburn doesn't mean you're going to get skin cancer, but any sun exposure you get mutates your cells in mere seconds and could result in a form of skin cancer down the road. This is why it's so important to wear the proper protection at all times. That said, if you go to a tanning bed once (whether you burn yourself or not), your chance of getting melanoma (the most deadly form of skin cancer) rises 20 percent!
11. How do I get even skin tone? 
Prevention is key; Use sunscreen religiously to prevent dark spots that rise to the surface due to too much sun exposure from cropping up. Exfoliate regularly to keep your skin cells shedding at a regular rate, which helps cell turnover and promotes an even complexion. Use products that contain antioxidants, like retinol, vitamin C, and niacinamide, which can help lighten any acne marks or sun spots. 
11. How do I get even skin tone? Prevention is key; Use sunscreen religiously to prevent dark spots that rise to the surface due to too much sun exposure from cropping up. Exfoliate regularly to keep your skin cells shedding at a regular rate, which helps cell turnover and promotes an even complexion. Use products that contain antioxidants, like retinol, vitamin C, and niacinamide, which can help lighten any acne marks or sun spots. 

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