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.
Calluses, the result of repeated friction, are the skin's way of building a protective layer. These thick, dry, yellowish patches usually appear on the feet or hands. Over time, calluses can become uncomfortably large and rough.
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The skin on the nose is thick and it contains more oil glands than any other area of the face does. As a result, caring for the nose is different than caring for the cheeks, forehead or chin. The nose is also more exposed.
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Give your hardworking hands a special treat by making a batch of homemade goat's milk hand lotion. Thick, creamy goat's milk is rich in nourishing protein and vitamins A and D, which promote strong, supple skin.
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Freckles, most common in people with fair skin and red or blond hair, are flat, dark spots that appear on areas of the skin exposed to sunlight, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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A pumice stone -- a small block of lightweight, hardened lava foam -- sloughs off tough, dry skin and dead skin cells, usually from the feet, elbows or knees. Although regular use of a pumice stone two to three times every week improves the appearance of the skin, it also relieves discomfort caused by calluses.
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Sebum, a natural oil produced by oil glands in the skin, isn't a bad thing. In fact, sebum is a natural lubricant, keeping hair sleek and shiny and preventing skin from looking dry and wrinkled. Problems arise when the glands are overactive and produce too much sebum, states the University of Oklahoma Health Services.
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Commercial facial cleansers and toners can take a big chunk out of a hard-earned paycheck, and those products are often filled with a variety of undesirable preservatives, colors and fragrances.
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Enlarged pores on the nose are unsightly when the pores become clogged with dead skin cells, oils and bacteria. Although it's impossible to get rid of large pores, proper skin care can clean and unclog the pores and remove the unsightly brown plugs, making large pores appear nearly invisible.
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