In this presentation, Julie Svancara discusses the importance of proper skin care practices.

1. Skin Care
by Julie Svancara

2. The integrity of your facial tissue depends a
great deal on the interior state of your body. It
also requires a unique care regimen.

3. Find a simple cleanser and moisturizer that
work for your skin and use them consistently.
Use only the purest of products.

4. For cleansing, I recommend either organic all
natural soap or cleansing milk. After cleansing the
skin, immediately apply a powerful moisturizer.

5. I personally prefer oils or creams. I use to have
combination skin, but thanks to the detox
lifestyle, my skin is no longer dry or oily, but
rather balanced and healthy.

6. The season may affect your regimen. For example, you
may wish to reapply facial oil often during the dry
winter months and less often during the sticky summer
months, but keep in mind that skin likes consistency.
Find what works for you; don’t treat your skin like a
experimental canvas for all the latest products and fads.

7. Keep maturing skin juicy and moist is important to
image conscious youth seekers because well hydrated
skin will not hold wrinkles. I know that many people
are concerned that oils will clog their skin, but in my
experience that is only true for mineral oils and oils
with unnatural ingredients in them.

8. In conjunction with tissue cleansing, which decrease
acne causing bacteria that moves through the blood and
tissues to the skin, clean oils have a predictably
favorable effect. If you do not practice tissue cleansing
it may not have the same effect.

9. Oils will become your skin best friend! You may
experience breakouts as you are cleansing, but keep
in mind it is temporary. Avoid introducing bacteria
topically to your skin, but keep in mind that the
majority of acne breakouts begin inside the body.

10. If you wear makeup often, be very careful with your
application and removal. It’s essential to keep the skin
well lubricated. Be sure to apply a lubricant before you
apply makeup; this will allow the makeup to glide on
easily, without having to tug at the skin. I find that
coconut oil is the best natural makeup remover.

11. If you use clogging, toxic products and exercise
poor hygiene, then you can expect to have
breakouts and other skin irritations.

12. Whether you are a teenager or pushing fifty, a
mainstream lifestyle will make you prone to acne.
Find a good aesthetician to remove bacterial
blockages and clogging, especially if you live in an
acidic city environment.

13. Never go to bed with your makeup on! Think of
cleansing and moisturizing your face each night as a
sacred ritual. Use whatever ritual works best for your
skin, but in most instances it should only take about
three minutes to go through the entire process.

14. While I don’t believe in using a lot of products, there
are several brands that I do respect - Living
Libations, and select products by Decleor and Fresh.

15. Makeup Detox
This would be a good time to clean out your old cosmetics and
upgrade your selection with more detox conscious brands to
prevent introducing dangerous toxins into your bloodstream
topically. Also, if possible try to go a few days without wearing
makeup.

16. This will let your skin rest and breath free. If you feel you
can’t, or if you work in an environment that demands
makeup, find other ways to rest and regenerate your skin.
For example you might want to take a bath and coat your
face and body with argan or coconut oil after work, or go
for a long walk in the fresh air.

17. Look for opportunities to offset the acidity
and stress of your work environment.
Every little bit of relief helps.

18. For more information about Julie Svancara,
visit http://juliesvancara.com/