Hints & Tips

Applying Face Cream

Our faces are the area which tends to get the greatest attention, however, far too many of us apply our facial moisturiser in a "slap dash" way which doesn't maximise the benefits of the cream. Spending a couple of minutes applying your cream will help tone the facial muscles, eliminate toxins from the skin and ensure the cream is fully absorbed by the skin, in effect giving yourself a mini facial everytime you apply the cream. Remember much of the anti-ageing effects of Facial Creams can be in the application, not just the product.
1) Starting at your forehead and working down to your chin apply the cream in clockwise circular motions using your pointer and middle fingers on each hand. It is important to avoid getting any lotion in your eyes, nose or mouth. Around the eye area, do not apply cream directly under the eye... you maybe worried about the skin in this area, but the worse thing you can do is apply moisturiser to it as long term it makes the skin in this area lazy and makes any problems you may have worse. Instead you should apply just below the eye bag, the skin in this area is very intelligent and will "suck up" the moisture from below and will long term give you far better results. (I have a specially designed balm for under the eyes)
2) When you get to the chin area work the cream in along the jaw bone, continuing to work in circular motions to the ear. The entire process should take around two minutes to apply your facial cream or lotion.

Applying Body Lotions & Creams

We all have days where we just need to apply our lotions & creams in minimal time... however over the long term, to maximise the benefits of your lotions and creams you should apply them in a consistent manner, not rushing. Leaving time in your daily routine for application of your creams will not also give you the best skin and beauty benefits, but also gives you a little time out from your day to pamper and indulge yourself, leaving you feeling great about yourself.
1) Apply enough lotion to your hands to work on a particular body part. Do not try to put enough in your hands to do your whole body, this will mean incorrect and inconsistent application.
2) You should work your way up your body in your application, starting from your ankles and ending at your chin. When applying body moisture lotion, it is best to apply the lotion with the palms of your hands, massage the cream in circular motions. This will apply the lotion evenly and have the benefit of warming your muscles and preparing them for the day ahead, relaxing your body at the same time.

Applying Foot Lotions & Creams

Keeping your feet in good order is not only great for those beach days, but helps with your general health also. Keeping your feet clean and well mositurised can help prevent bacteria and therefore keep your feet free from fungal infections as well as helping to relax and pamper yourself.
1) Starting with your ankles massage in circular motions downward towards your toes. Use a combination of your finger tips and palms of your hand to spread the cream. Good foot lotions and creams will give time to massage the cream in, but will absorb fully leaving the skin on your foot soft and supple.
2) For the underside of your foot massage in circular motions, give your heel intense pressure and rest of your foot gently apply the lotion. Massage cream into each toe work from the root of the toe, outwards to the tips.
3) Allow a minute or two for the cream to be fully absorbed and then for maximum effect cover in a sock, helping to lock in the moisture.

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