Dry Skin

You have dry skin if you have the following characteristics:

Feels uncomfortable and tight, especially after washing Occasionally peels, flakes or looks scaly and lined Can look older as its rough and dull surface does not effectively reflect light

Dry skin lacks oil rather than water. The key is to replenish the lost oil and to keep the surface smooth and supple.

Using beauty products with ingredients like Papaya Oil or Shea Butter, can help when removing hair from dry skin. Both can give your skin the attention and care it requires to stay soft.

Another tip is to cleanse the skin with a rich, creamy cleanser rather than a facial wash. This will remove makeup and impurities. If you wish to use a toner, choose one that is alcohol free. However, if your skin is very dry you should avoid toner altogether. Your moisturiser should be designed for dry skin, be oil rich and contain SPF. Eye cream can help to moisturise this delicate area, remove and protect against fi ne lines.

Sensitive Skin

You have sensitive skin if you have the following characteristics:

• Reacts badly to many skincare and cosmetic products Has a tendency to go red when touched, or if exposed to heat or the sun.
• Certain foods or fragrances cause rashes or itching.
• Broken red veins on the cheeks and nose.
• Occasional dry, sore patches

In-Growing Hairs

It is a myth that only waxing causes in-growing hairs. All types of hair removal can lead to spots, lumps and bumps, usually caused by in-growing hairs.

In-growing hairs can appear a few days after waxing. These occur when a strong hair curls back on itself and natural oil builds up around it, causing infection.

To help avoid in-growing hairs, do not pick or squeeze the hair. Use a body-scrub twice a week to remove dead cells and free trapped hairs, then use a moisturiser daily to keep skin soft and suppl