Making beautiful faces

IN FROM THE COLD Modern moisturisers have come a long way from the cold creams our mothers used to heap on. Today's variety offer a wide selection to suit all skin types. The most popular moisturisers today tend to be water and oil emulsions, which are ideal for dry skins. A lighter variety can also be very effective on oily skin.

POWERFUL PROTECTION What can a moisturiser do for you?

1 Prevent essential moisture being lost from your skin.

2 Prevent harmful UV rays from prematurely ageing your skin.

3 Protect the skin from external elements.

4 Act as a barrier between the skin and your make up.

5 Keep the skin looking soft and supple.

RAPID RESULTS Try a moisturiser that contains AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids). These work by exfoliating or dissolving the top layer of dead skin cells. Sensitive skin types may find them slightly irritating, but they are ideal for mature or sun damaged skins. Try: No 7 Positive Action Renewal with AHA, pounds 14.95; Estee Lauder Fruition Extra Multi Action Complex, pounds 29; or Nivea Visage Firming Night Supplement, pounds 8.99.

TONE IT DOWN If you are prone to high colouring, use High Colour Control Night Repair Cream, pounds 5.95, available at Boots.

FIRM FAVOURITE For a truly luxurious moisturiser try Integra Moisture Infusion Cream, which contains collagen, elastin, aloe vera and silk protein, pounds 19.99 for 100ml. For a mail order service including FREE postage and packing, telephone 0345 711117, quoting Sunday Mirror Reader Offer.

SLEEPING BEAUTY Your skin cells renew themselves while you sleep. Remember to apply your moisturiser last thing at night. Keep your bedroom well ventilated and avoid harsh central heating.

ASK AN EXPERT If you find it difficult to determine your skin type, visit a professional beauty salon. Expert high performance face masks can give you more than a deep cleanse. The new varieties offer: firming, hydrating, lifting, cooling and soothing. They can be a wonderful pick me up, too.

SIMPLE

SOLUTIONS

1 If you don't like the sensation of a mask that sets like cement, opt for a gel or hydrating mask.

2 Don't forget your neck - it needs as much attention as the face.

3 Not all masks are suitable for the eye area - read the instructions.

4 Set aside time to do nothing when you apply your mask. Your skin will benefit more if you are relaxed.

5 Don't use a deep cleansing mask before a big night out - or you may develop a few unwelcome spots.

TRIED AND TESTED

Boots Botanics Hydrating Mask, pounds 2.99.

Superdrug 3 Minute Facial Mask, pounds 1.98 (for sensitive skin).

Synergie Gentle Cleansing Mask, pounds 3.19: available from Boots and Superdrug,

Clinique Beauty Emergency Masque, pounds 13: from leading department stores.

Christy individual sachet masks, 95p: useful if you like to compare the results of different masks.

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