Your Skin Type
The type of skin that you have will determine which products will be most beneficial to you. If you suffer from dry skin you will not want products that are astringent as this will cause more problems. Likewise if you suffer from oily skin you do not want skincare items that will leave your skin looking oily and shiny.To Determine which skin type you have follow these simply steps:

First wash your face, pat your face dry, press tissue paper or rice paper on various areas of your face.
Oily skin will allow the tissue to stick and pick up oily spots
Dry skin will not let the tissue stick at all
Combination or normal skin may stick to area in the T Zone i.e forehead, chin and nose

The characteristics of each skin types are:

COMBINATION /NORMAL SKIN 
Normal skin types have medium pores, an even and smooth texture, healthy colour with good circulation. Normal skin can sometimes lean towards dryness on the cheeks whilst being slightly oily in the t-zone.

OILY SKIN 
Oily skin types tends to be shiny with enlarged pores. Oily skin will often be prone to  blemishes and blackheads 

DRY SKIN 
Dry skin types often feel tight especially after cleansing or washing. Dry skin has a tendency towards flaking, red patches and sometimes fine wrinkles. 

SENSITIVE SKIN 
Sensitive skin types tend to be delicate, thin and have fine pores. Sensitive skin is likely to suffer from broken capillaries, is often allergic and can be prone to rashes.

AGING or SUN DAMAGED SKIN
Aging skin will often feel tight with visible wrinkles and slack skin tone, often found around the cheeks and jawline. The skin can appear leathery in tecture and suffer from broken capillaries.


Dark Circles Under The Eyes

At some point we have all suffered from the dreaded DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES, EYE BAGS, PUFFINESS UNDER YOUR EYES! Whatever you want to call it the appearance is the same. Dark circles make you you drawn and tired. There are many different causes for this, however there are some treatments which may help to alleviate and reduce the appearance of those dark circles. 

Dark circles under the eyes tend to be blood vessels that can be seen through the skin.The cause of dark circles is never usually just one thing. It is generally a combination of aging, sun damage and allergies though heredity factors can be the primary cause. Lack of sleep can make any circles under your eyes appear darker, it does not in fact cause the problem. Lack of sleep can make your skin appear paler likewise illness, fatigue, pregnancy and menstruation  can all make your skin paler which will emphasize any dark circles that are there.

These are some of the steps that you can take to help alleviate the appearance of dark circles/bags under your eyes:

• ensure that you are eating a balanced diet, and are exercising on a fairly regular basis (we all get lazy at some point).

• Make sure you are getting enough sleep

• You can use a concealer for an instant temporary fix. Yellow will neutralize the blues, purples, and husky hues on the skin.

• You can use tea bags and cucumbers, or if you don't feel like cutting one up then try something ready made (Try Sbc Cucumber Gel) .Tea bags and cucumbers reduce inflammation and decrease swelling.

• You should use more anti-oxidants: Antioxidant treatments help to reduce fluid buildup under the eyes, which decreases the dark eye circles. Go for treatments that involve a lot of vitamin C (Try Sbc Vitamin C Gel)

 

How to Reduce Cellulite

Some people are just plain lucky and don't have to  worry about cellulite. However for the rest of us unfortunates there are a few ways to alleviate this irritating skin condition. There is no simple cure for cellulite, however there are some steps that you can take to help smooth the appearance of cellulite. Firstly it is vital to have a healthy balanced diet, stuffing cakes and biscuits is not going to help unfortunately. It will also be necessary to exercise regularly. These are two of the most important factors in helping reduce cellulite. You may also find that incorporating a specific skin care regime will help. Daily use of a moisturiser such as the SBC Body Firming Gel   and a cellulite massager will help stimulate the skin. You can also combine gels to give maximum benefits. Try the firming gel mixed with the SBC Detox Gel. This type of regime needs to be carried out everyday and will take weeks to see or feel any improvement. .