When you walk in a room, have people notice how beautiful you are and not your make-up!

The place to start for skin care that looks professional, clear healthy skin is a must.  Whereas many women simply wash their face, cleansing the skin is important to the final finish.  To effectively cleanse the skin, NEVER, EVER use soap off the shelf of the drugstore or grocery mart.  A professional cleansing product that is specifically developed for your skin type is mandatory.  World-class products, supplied by IH Distribution, include Cleansing Cream for dry skin, Cleansing Lotion for oily skin, hydrating wash with anti-aging properties for mature skin.  More information about these products can be obtained from www.ihdistribution.com.  Next, NEVER scrub your face with a washcloth, always use the fingertips.  Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a towel. 

A critical step often missed is the use of a toner or freshener, which is also directly tailored to your skin type; this is important because it will remove any remaining oil, debris, or remnants the cleanser.  Then, using the proper moisturizer (again, tailored to your skin type) is paramount.

The foundation used is vitally important because where eye shadow, blush and lipstick may accent your facial features, the foundation sets the tone for a woman's visual appearance.  Find a shade that disappears into your skin, which will be the correct shade for your complexion.  IH Distribution has 15 different shades for which one perfectly matches everyone’s skin.  The About Face Line Defiance Makeup is SPF8, which smoothes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.  The new line of liquid makeup is blended with vitamins A & E to protect against the invisible enemy - Time.

When using a blush to accent facial features, use a slightly darker shade to provide a contour to your face and provide cheekbones that "lift" from your face.  Start at the earlobe down towards the cheek so a "glob" isn't left on the cheek.  Use a blush that is lighter in color to bring out the highlights.

Eye makeup - use shadows to effectively reflect your moods!  Take time to practice and you can apply eye shadow accurately and easily.  Keep in mind that light colors highlight features and dark colors diminish.  Use either 2 or 3 different shades, start with the lightest first on the entire eye lid, medium lower only and the darkest on the outer corner which provides a perception of depth.

Eyeliner should be applied with short strokes and remember to start at the center and work outside to the corners.

To complete the look and the mood, a quality mascara finishes your eye make-up --- with dark eyes use navy, black, or dark brown.

Nail color - Use a polish that compliments the overall tones of your make-up.  For example, if you were using natural shades on your lips and cheeks, stay with a natural color for nails.

Finally, lip color adds the striking appearance that makes a woman stand out and appear desirable.  A professional skin care tip is to try to use a lip pencil to outline the lips prior to lipstick application, it's a personal thing but very defining on some women.  Also, try a small brush from tube lipstick to help define the contours of the mouth but, more importantly, really control the amount of color that's applied.  Another professional skin care tip is to lightly apply powder over the lips before applying the lipstick which helps it stay on longer.  For effective lipstick stain removal, apply a dab of glycerine and wash as usual.

Due to the cycles in a woman's lifespan, her skin is different than a man's skin.  Specifically, women have thinner skin than men which makes exposure to the sun critically more important to a woman.  Always use skin care products that have sunscreen at least SPF8 level.  The skin on the arms, back, and legs should be protected whenever the skin is exposed to the sun.  Typically, the critical hours are 10am until 4pm, however, the closer to the Equator, the more critical the SPF level and exposure time.

It is said that women are said to age more quickly than men and the sun exposure issue is a major factor.  The sun's penetrating UVA rays on underprotected skin allow the sun's penetrating UVA rays to more quickly and deeply damage a woman's thinner skin.  As a result of western women's dress, melanoma develops on different body areas than men.  Because fashion dictates, women often wear skirts, the most common site for serious skin issues is the lower legs.  In men, melanoma is most commonly found on the back.  To protect yourself from skin cancer, remember to cover all exposed skin at all times.

A woman's skin also tends to change color and texture with age; while sun exposure is responsible for many of these changes, others are caused by the dynamic hormonal variations that occur around and during menopause.  The hormone estrogen is responsible for maintaining the bony framework beneath the skin and helps keep the skin soft and resilient and works to keep a vibrant, healthy facial complexion.  The issue of hormone replacement therapy is front and center in the news today.  The use of all-natural progesterone creams provide many or all of the benefits hormone replacement therapy does, however, with natural products and without many of the side effects.  More information about natural progesterone replacement can be found at www.realprogesterone.com.

A woman's skin is the largest organ of the body.  It functions as a barrier to prevent the intrusion of toxic substance, provides a first line of defense against bacterial, viral, and fungal organisms, acts as a thermostat in regulating body temperature and acts as a sensor for sitmuli through touch.  Great looking skin begins early in childhood but requires careful attention throughout life to guarantee beautiful, healthy skin as an adult.  IH Distribution LLC provides a complete, natural skin care line with products that are developed globally for the spa industry and personal care. They can be ordered at www.ihdistribution.com.

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