Understanding Your Skin Care Needs

There are four basic skin types:

• Dry
• Normal
• Combination and oily

Each skin type has its own characteristics.

Dry skin is characterized by small pores and a matte (dull) finish with little or no superficial oil or shine. Expression lines are quick to form on dry skin, especially around the eyes and mouth. Dry skin is more common in women over 50 and in those who live in low-humidity climates. Dry skin can develop among women who don’t protect their skin.

You need a product that soften, lubricate and restore needed moisture and make lines less noticeable and help reduce flakiness.


Normal skin is healthy-looking skin with a smooth texture. It contains a balance of oil and moisture and has infrequent blemishes or clogged pores. When properly cared for, lines and wrinkles seldom form on this type of skin until late in life.

The product needs to maintain moisture balance for a healthy, radiant glow and refine the skin’s texture and leave it clean and refreshed.

Skin Combination skin is healthy-looking skin with a smooth texture and some oiliness in the T-zone areas (the area forming a "T" across the forehead and down the nose and chin) with some signs of dryness on the cheeks and outer edges of the face. When properly cared for, lines and wrinkles seldom form on this type of skin until late in life.

The product must help to control excess oil in the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) and make pores appear smaller and hydrate dry areas. Oily Skin Oily skin results when the sebaceous glands produce too much oil, giving skin a shiny appearance. Sometimes a greasy or sticky feel remains for several hours after cleansing. It is also characterized by larger pores than other skin types and is more prone to breakouts, clogged pores and blemishes. Oily skin may tend to wrinkle less readily than drier skin types. The large amount of oil on the skin’s surface helps the upper layers retain water and protects the skin from environmental causes of dryness.

So, to maintain a balance for oily skin the products needs to help control surface oiliness, leaving skin feeling smooth and looking radiant and deep clean pore openings of impurities and oily buildup. This also helps makeup stay fresher longer.

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Mary Kay Skin Care Terms

This list of common Mary Kay skin care terms that can help you understand the basics of skin care.

• Acne — A skin condition consisting of blemishes (blackheads, whiteheads, pimples or cysts) which is probably a result of a buildup of keratin proteins, bacteria and oils in some hair follicles.
• Adipose Tissue — A type of connective tissue that contains stored cellular fat providing cushion support and energy storage for the body.
• Antioxidants — Known to be defenders against free radicals.
• Cellulite — A dimpled or orange-peel appearance of skin in the hips, thighs and buttocks. As the connective tissues beneath the dermis stiffen, either as an effect of aging or due to swollen cellulite-causing cells, they pull down where they connect to the dermis, resulting in “dimples” on the skin’s surface. These “dimples” are often referred to as orange peel, or commonly, cellulite.
• Collagen — Fibrous protein in the dermis that gives skin its firmness and resiliency.
• Comedogenic — Causes blackheads, whiteheads or other blemishes.
• Dermis — Layer of cells beneath the epidermis.
• Elastin — A protein similar to collagen found in skin which provides skin the ability to stretch and return to its original shape.
• Emollient — An ingredient or product that “locks in” the moisture already in the skin, retarding its evaporation and making the skin feel softer.
• Epidermis — The outermost layer of skin that constantly regenerates itself. The top level of cells is dead skin cells, and underneath are living cells that push their way up to the surface, then die and flake off.
• Exfoliant — An ingredient or product (a grainy scrub cream, for example) used to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the epidermis.
• Free Radicals — Unstable, reactive molecules that are produced by normal chemical reactions in the body and are thought to attack cell structures, potentially affecting skin elasticity and firmness.
• Humectant — An ingredient that helps skin retain moisture.Hydrate — To restore the normal level of moisture to the skin.
• Hypoallergenic Cosmetics — Used to describe products that do not contain ingredients known as common allergens (allergy-causing substances) — like fragrance. Now that stringent allergy testing has become an industry standard, many products fit this description.
• Keratin — A tough, fibrous protein that is part of the outer layer of the skin’s epidermis and of the hair and nails.Melanin — The dark brown or black pigment that helps give skin its color.
• Non-comedogenic — Indicates a product has been shown through clinical testing not to clog pores.
• Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs — Drugs that can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription like sunscreen and acne products. Always carefully read and observe all warnings, indications and directions for use on the labels of a products.
• pH — A measurement of acidity or alkalinity. High (alkaline) or low (acidic) pH products can be harsh.
• Photoaging — Fine lines, wrinkles and pigmented areas caused by overexposure to the sun, which are not related to chronological aging.
• Rosacea — A chronic and often progressive skin disease characterized by redness and acne-like lesions over the cheekbones and nose.
• Over-the-counter acne medications are not suitable for treating rosacea. This medical condition should be treated by a physician.
• Sebum — The natural oil substance produced by the sebaceous glands which is the skin’s natural moisturizer.
• Shelf life — The length of time during which a product should be used before it expires.

Mary Kay cosmetic skin care products meet the highest quality standards, and you can be confident that the products are thoroughly tested to deliver the results indicated. In addition, Mary Kay products production does not conduct animal testing for its products.

And, unless otherwise noted, all Mary Kay skin care products are:

• Suitable for sensitive skin.

• Non-comedogenic and clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy.

• Fragrance-free.

• Oil-free.

Products designed for the eye area are also ophthalmologist-tested and suitable for contact lens wearers.

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Mary Kay Cosmetics Makeup and Skin Care Product Use

Fascination with makeup occurred at a young age. But when we start experimenting, we don’t always use the best face, body and cosmetic products. This is truly because we can only afford the stuff from the five and dime.

As we mature, we learn that our skin requires special attention. It takes a little time and effort to maintain good skin that is glowing and totally flawless. Sometimes, based upon your skin type, special care needs to be taken. Such as a customized products for acne. So you should care for your skin as it asks you to. It shows you what needs to be done to keep it healthy.

There are five essential steps for good skin care:

• Cleanse: Removes makeup, impurities, excess oil and environmental pollutants
• Exfoliate: Exfoliates dead surface cells to re-texture and refine the skin's surface
• Freshen: Completes the cleansing process as it helps tone, soothe and re-hydrate the skin
• Moisturize: Increases skin's ability to retain moisture and forms a protective shield to reduce moisture evaporation and improve skin's resilience and elasticity.
• Protect: Evens skin tone for a flawless finish and shields from the environment

Note: A Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 helps protect skin from premature aging due to incidental sun exposure.

Your skin may require customized skin care and color products. For instance, you may need to:

• Smooth and softens fine facial lines
• Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Reduce puffiness under the eyes
• Care for sensitive skin

Sensitive skin is defined as skin easily irritated by topically applied products or environmental factors. Be sure that you use a customized skin care and color product that says "suitable for sensitive skin".

Blemish-Prone Skin - Acne or blemish-prone skin is a remarkably common skin condition. While many adolescents may experience acne, this condition also can appear for the first time in adults in their 20s or 30s or even later in life. Generally, however, if you had acne as a teenager, you are more likely to have it again as an adult. Eighty to 100 percent of all teenagers have acne to some degree, and an increasing number of adult women also have some acne. It may require a dermatologist’s care.

Most customized skin care products fit the specific skin care needs of most people. It takes a little time to determine what is actually needed by use. Symptoms of extremes in skin types, such as acne, overly dry or oily, can be improved through proper skin care use. It’s very important to remember that skin care products and cosmetics will help the skin look and feel good, but will not cure skin disorders. That’s when dermatology care is worth investigating.

Note: In addition, once acne is present, excessive scrubbing or frequent cleansing will not control it, and any rough manipulation of the skin may further irritate and inflame the lesions or even lead to the formation of new acne lesions.

When choosing a color cosmetics always go for the latest trends. It’s usually refreshing and fun to make the change. This also ensures assures freshness of the products.

Pamper and care for your skin all over. Use the very best in body care. Layer your body care products on the skin before applying the fragrance because it can extend the wear time of the fragrance.

Find a fragrance is completely unique and one with "staying power". Different ingredients come into play in the fragrance at various stages of the perfume’s life on the skin.

Perfumers distinguish between the various parts of the fragrance in the following way:The first impression of the fragrance. It is the initial impact of the scent on the sense of smell.The heart of the fragrance unfolds and develops a few minutes after the perfume is applied to the skin. The final impression of the fragrance. It is the most lasting part and can last several hours after the fragrance is applied.

That’s because each one can include up to 1,000 different ingredients, which vary not only in how they smell but also in their "staying power" on the skin. Different ingredients come into play in the fragrance at various stages of the perfume’s life on the skin.

Remember that the whole body needs care. And remember to make yourself feel special everyday!

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A dream job!

I have never been of an idle mind, so I needed something interesting and something stimulating, if I were to work at home after my retirement. So, I was lead to the Internet to find something exciting and of some value.

I always thought of the Internet for processing orders for stuff that you buy, reading e-mails from your friends, looking at funny videos, keeping up with what’s hot in the news, paying bills and playing games. It was mainly entertainment, with a bit of business!

Under all of it, I discovered about 5 years ago, that there has to be a business out there on the Internet where I can earn money during my retirement as a supplement. I just needed to find the right one. One that would require a small investment, keep me mentality stimulated and of course make a few dollars. An Internet network marketing business that required doing certain tasks, some easy and some challenging. Finding a product, online that is consumable and that people want and need.

While working my 9-5 for 30 years, I acquired quite and number of skills. My first skill was getting to know computers. Wow, what a change! It was interesting and challenging. I also acquired great selling skills, which is a requirement if you plan to sell! I learned good communication skills as I talk to customers about their bills and offered need-based products to them. My writing skills improved quite a bit, also. You become quite creative when you have to write 20 appraisals for your team, at least every quarter! These should qualify as good internet and network marketing skills.

So, I figured I was off to a good start when I starting investigating on-line businesses, network marketing! All I needed to do is to find the right product and sell it. Well it didn't work out as well as I expected. There was so much to choose from that I chose them all. I spent so much money, that I don’t even want to keep count. I was in one and out of the other! The next one was the one and the best one. I went from program to program, selling juice, clothes, CD, free websites, getting into matrixes, and affiliate program through clickbanks. I did it all!

To advertise, I used safelists, surfing, some solo ads and pay-per-click. I was on the right track, but as I would get closer to thinking I was doing the right thing, I would become impatient and stop because most of the time, I either couldn’t afford the monthly free or the pay-out did not outweigh what I had to put in.

I purchased Internet and network marketing CDs, E-books, advertising software, etc. Programs from the best "Guru’s". I attended the conference calls. I called myself learning and implementing the plans, to no avail. I just didn’t get it! Why are others successful with these programs and I am not? But, I didn’t give up. Always willing to take another chance because, I know it’s out there somewhere.

After looking back, I found that I had a lot of internet and network marketing tools already and that I needed to learn how to put them together to be successful. I needed someone real and live to help me figure out the missing pieces of the puzzle. What I needed was a person who actually would talk with you, who is not trying to get another penny out of your pocket and who knows that you are broke and just trying to get off to a good start. I needed to network and find someone. A person who is successful and willing to share.

Who might that be, you may ask?

It’s a good mentor! To steer you in the right direction of success! To help you work on the puzzle until it is solved.

I’m excited!

Mary Gamble

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