SKIN CARE

Skin Care

Part of the job of a makeup artist, is to offer beauty tips to your clients and work with them to protect their skin. As you age, your skin becomes drier and more wrinkled. However, if you take care of it, you can look younger without the need for surgeries or procedures. The largest body organ is the skin. It covers an area of around twenty square feet. Its several purposes are to protect the body from the elements and microbes, to assist in the regulation of body temperature and for sensations to cold, heat and touch. 

Skin consists of three layers: the Epidermis, Dermis and Hypodermis. The Epidermis is the outer layer of skin, that creates the skin tone and provides a barrier that is waterproof.The skin sheds and renews itself every four or five weeks. Chemical peels, rub substances into the outer layers of the skin. These layers die and are peeled off and the skin underneath is fresh and new. This treatment helps the person to have less wrinkles and younger, smoother skin. Dermis is the middle layer of the skin, which consists of blood vessels, nerve fibers, hair follicles, sweat glands, muscle cells, oil glands, collagen, protein fibers and fibers that are elastic that help it stretch.Wrinkles begin when the elastin and collagen in the skin, begin to wear out. Subcutaneous tissue is the bottom layer of the skin and is made from a thick assortment of collagen and elastin. A baby’s skin is smooth and soft, moist and wrinkle free, because it has not been damaged. 

Over the years, the environment can cause the skin to become tough and dry. To keep the skin healthy, it needs to be moisturized and cleaned. The cleansing process removes the dead skins cells, dirt, bacteria, and other things that can be harmful. The cleansing process can also dry the skin out because it also removes the oils from the skin. The oils are what retains the moisture. Therefore, moisturizers are needed to protect the skin and restore the moisture. Liquid cleansers are usually better for the skin than bar soaps, because they don’t dry the skin out as much. They also usually contain moisturizers that can add moisture back to the skin and combat the drying out process. Some skin cleansers and moisturizers contain Vitamin E, which aids in the restoration of moisture and elasticity.It is important to protect the skin from the radiation and damage that occurs from tanning and sun exposure. Sunscreen can help.Your diet also plays a role in the elasticity of your skin. 

A healthy diet needs to include ample amounts of water. Water is essential for making your body function well and it cleans your pores from the inside out. It also works to add moisture back into your skin. Good habits will prevent the aging of the skin and keep it looking healthy. Make sure you clean the face and neck area after applying makeup. You can suggest some of the best makeup removers for your clients to try.Chemical exfoliators like alpha hydroxyl acids and retinoid, are generally more effective than granular scrubs, which can be hard on the skin.Many people like to wash their face with hot water, because it feels really good. However, hot water, steamy showers, saunas and hot tubs remove essential oils from the skin that keep it moisturized. Using lukewarm water to clean, doesn’t strip the skin.Stress  is bad for the skin. As a makeup artist try to make your workplace area as stress-free as possible. Play calming music, light candles, don’t play the news on the television. Create a serene escape for them to come to. Sleep is important to keeping skin that is tight and wrinkle free. Your body needs time to recharge and sleep gives it the time that it needs.Your goal as a makeup artist is not only to provide great makeup for your clients, but also to encourage them to take care of their skin, so that it is as beautiful and radiant as possible. There are many ways we can prevent skin damage and the aging process and help keep skin healthier, fresher and smoother.Cleaning, exfoliating, moisturizing, sun protection, hydration, diet and minimizing stress leads to healthier and better-looking skin.