cleansing

• dry: cream/milk based (contains glycerin and hylauronic acid)
• sensitive: avoid mechanical cleansers such as cleansing grains, brushes and loofahs. usually milky cleansers are suitable
• oily: gel based
• combination: foaming cleanser
• always wash for 30-45 seconds with lukewarm water & don't skip your morning wash

targeting pimples & blackheads

• chart: what causes pimples to grow at a specific part of your face (and how to improve it)
• when you have pimples, don't over cleanse your face and don't use overly basic products. rather use gentle cleansers to calm the inflammation. no suitable for complicated skincare routines. focus on hydrating and moisturizing!
• eat more foods rich in vitamin B2, vitamin B6 (organs, egg yolk, fish, carrots, spinach, mushroom), zinc (oysters, peanuts, pumpkin seeds), "cooling foods" (清凉食物： celery, cucumbers, winter melon, tofu, soybeans, lotus root, pears)
• avoid eating spicy/stimulating foods, fatty foods, sweets (alcohol, coffee, garlic, chives, shrimp)
• blackheads are caused by secreted oils mixing with the dust, dirt, and dead skin. exfoliate your skin, use a deep cleansing mask (mud/clay masks), and then close your pores by moisturizing!

skincare by age

• before 25 to 25: emphasis on moisturizing and hydrating; after 25: focus on anti-aging
• 20-30: whitening and balance of water & oil; 30-40: brightening and repair; 40-50: anti-age
• 20's: moisturize to balance water & oil； 30's: nourish and protect, anti-oxidize; 40's: repair, pick products that are heavy in moisturizing with lots of oils

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• put on toner right after cleansing, best within 10 seconds after cleansing
• when putting on toner and moisturizer, gently massage from bottom to top.
• hydrating eye masks can be used daily. whitening or high performance masks should be used once or twice weekly. leave them on for 10-15 mins.
  • best times for eye masks are during baths and before you sleep
  • before using an eye mask, put a warm towel your eyes, then apply a cold eye mask - good for circulation