Skin Care Basics: Moisturizers, Sunblock & Dark Spots

Proper skin care basics involve understanding the order of sunblock and primer application. Discover how to wash your face with jojoba oil, lighten skin tone at home, and use glycolic acid toners and aloe vera to manage dark spots and redness.

How to Cover Dark Spots on the Face

Dark spots on your face come from aging and sun exposure. Age or sun spots arise when melanin, the pigment in the skin that deepens with tanning, accumulates in one area. Dark spots take years to develop, and once in place must either be covered cosmetically or bleached.

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How to Clear Black Pores on the Nose

Black pores, or comedones, form when dust and debris embed into openings in the skin that excrete oil. The discoloration is the result of dark matter trapped near the surface of the clog, giving the pore a blackish appearance, or blackhead.

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How to Make Lotion With Lanolin

Creating your own lanolin-based lotion can save you money and let you control the ingredients of the moisturizer. Lanolin is a natural oil, which is produced from the processing of sheep’s wool, and it is a general additive in moisturizing creams. Technically, lanolin is a wax.

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How to Wash Your Face With Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is a wax ester that is similar to the natural oil produced by skin. This botanical extract has a number of potential benefits. Jojoba oil can moisturize, help balance oil production and will not irritate eyes, according to the website Acne.org.

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