Multi-masking hacks for different types of skin

Nothing beats a classic clay mask. Benefits abound: They’re often natural, they offer quick results, they feel great on skin, and they’re practically made for easy at-home use.

And honestly, what other skin product can you actually see working—drying out to unclog and detox pores in a matter of minutes? Clay masks provide the better way to pamper your individual skin type and get worthwhile results.

And when used once or twice a week, a good clay mask can go a long way to draw out impurities, brighten dull, tired skin and, in the long term, help even breakouts.

But just like everything in your makeup bag, one size does not fit all, and a single type of face mask won’t address all your skin concerns. Realistically, every girl has a combination of different skin types; some girls are dry skin, but oily in the T-Zone; some are acne-prone, but also sensitive at the perimeter of the cheeks.

To effectively use clay masks, you need to target the application based on the skin concern of that one area. It may seem inconvenient to buy more than one clay mask, but this way you can create a more customized treatment for your skin.

Here’s how you can make full use of your clay mask on the different parts of your face.

ON YOUR T-ZONE

Our T-zone tends to be oilier, more prone to blockages and spots—it shines and develops impurities, as the sebaceous glands in this area of the face are especially active. So, you should carefully choose a care product that is specifically tailored for your skin type.

Try: L’Oréal’s Pure Clay Anti Pores Mask, it can help you remove your impurities, reduce blackheads and excessive sebum.

ON CHEEKS

Most girls cheek area has some dark and dry spots. Switch to a mask that tackles dullness, rough texture, fine lines and wrinkles to energize the area.

Try: Choose a clay mask like L’Oréal Pure Clay Hydration Mask formulated with mineral rich Bentonite Clay to reduce your excessive facial oil to leave your skin soft, clear and purified.

ON EYES

The under eye area is the thinnest and most fragile skin on your face so you have to treat it delicately. It’s also the tattle tale that shows the most signs of being tired.

Try: L’Oréal’s Pure Clay Illuminating Mask, it contains exfoliating particles and lemongrass extract to leave skin clean and radiant!

source: news.abs-cbn.com

How to prevent pimple scars

MANILA -- Acne may be easy to treat, but it becomes a bigger problem once scars develop on the skin, especially on the face.

In an interview on radio DZMM on Tuesday, Dr. Lia Nebrida-Idea, a dermatologist from St. Luke's Medical Center, advised listeners on how to prevent acne or pimples from causing scars.

Acne is a very common skin condition that affects almost everyone. It usually affects teenagers due to the increase in the production of sebum. It can also be caused by hormonal imbalance, or other conditions.

Nebrida-Idea noted that children as young as 10 years old, or even infants can get acne. Neo-natal acne affects infants, and is usually caused by the mother's hormones. It can also be considered an early sign that a person will have acne.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome can also suffer from acne breakouts due to hormonal imbalance.

According to Nebrida-Idea, the key to avoiding acne breakouts is to have clean skin.

"You have to wash your face at least twice a day, morning and evening. You don't have to use mga expensive na mga sabon, 'yung ordinary mild cleanser will do. Actually, if you keep on rubbing and scrubbing your face, kung minsan, mas nakakadamage 'to at nakakapagtrigger ng pimples," she added.

There are different ways to treat pimples, but treatment becomes more difficult once scars develop.

"We have to be honest, mahirap mawala ang scars. Sometimes to use incision, or dermabrasion, or laser to treat scars," Nebrida-Idea noted.

The dermatologist also reminded those suffering from acne that there is no "magic" solution for acne.

"Akala nila kapag nagpatingin ka sa derma, kaagad-agad, maganda na. Usually it takes two months, three months, up to six months, depending on the severity of the pimples," she explained.

She also advised those with acne to avoid buying facial cleansers with beads or granules, and just go for hypoallergenic, unscented ones.

Oil-free and water-based facial cleansers are also best for acne-prone skin, she said.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com