Face Care Beauty Tips

Q.Do I have to apply powder after putting on my make-up?

A.Yes, if you want your make-up to set. It also provides a smooth polished appearance. Zhen offers two types of powder. Loose powder offers a sheer finish, apply with a soft full brush so the powder gets distributed evenly. Pressed powder is slightly heavier than loose powder and is applied with a puff or pad, it's convenient for carrying in your handbag for a touch up though out the day.

For a powder perfect finish follow these steps;

1.don't use too light a color, this can make you look chalky and pasty.

2.If you have applied too much powder, just spritz your face with a fine mist of water and blot dry with a tissue.

Q.What is the difference between foundation types?

A.Zhen offers five types of foundation.

1.Matte Foundation is a liquid formula that provides a sheer matte finish that is lightweight yet lasting. It provides a light to medium coverage.

2.Sheer Foundation with SPF10 is our newest formula. Oil free sheer formula that protects and perfects. Anti-Oxidants tame free radicals while skin stays moisturized. The best lightweight coverage in a liquid foundation with SPF Protection.

3.Light Diffusing Foundation is a liquid formula that offers a SPF8 protection and contains light reflecting pigments that sit on the skin surface, diffusing light and minimizing fine lines and wrinkles. If provides light to medium coverage.

4.Foundation Stick formula offers a SPF8 protection. The consistency is creamier and heavier than the other formulas. It provides a medium to heavy coverage.

5.Dual Foundation is a velvety powder formula that can be used wet or dry for a matte finish. For sheer coverage, apply with a damp sponge. For a heavier more opaque finish use dry.

Q.How do I choose the right foundation?

A.Choosing the right foundation is essential for Asians. You want your foundation to match your skin tone naturally, and many make the mistake of using colors with pink tones. Most Asians have a yellow undertone. You should look for powder and base with yellow undertones and match your neck, not your face.

Q.What does the Face Creme do? Can I use it with my moisturer?

A.The Face Creme is a treatment that contains Liposomes to deliver ingredients that improves cell reproduction. A treatment that can be used by all skin types to improve skin texture, elasticity and ability to retain moisture in the skin. This creme can be used day or night and is applied before your moisturizer. If you have oily skin you may find that the face creme provides enough moisture.

Q.What are Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's)?

A.AHA's are naturally-occurring acids found in foods such as sour milk, apples and sugar cane. For example, citrus fruits yield citric acids, sour milk yields lactic acids, apples yield malic acid and sugar cane, the smallest molecule and therefore the deepest penetrating AHA, yields Glyocolic acids.

Glyocol Acid-The most active AHA, breaks through layers of tired dry cells.

Mixed Fruit Complex-Composed of Sugar Cane extract, Citrus extract, Apple extract and Green Tea extract, retexturizes and smoothes skin. With continued use a measurable reduction in fine lines and wrinkles can be seen.

Green Tea Extract-(a component of the Mixed Fruit Acid Complex) provides an anti-irritation factor that helps skin feel comfortable and smooth.

Q.How do Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's) work?

A.AHA's dissolve the overly thick dead cell layers of the epidermis. By doing so the cell renewal rate increases and the skins ability to hold moisture improves. AHA's also deep cleanse pores so that skin appears more refined and clear.

Q.What are the benefits of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's)?

A.AHA's are beneficial to all shin types including:

Diminish the appearance of fine lines

Enables the skin to retain moisture and absorb nutrients

Dissolve impurities and unclog pores

Refine complexion

Improves skin's clarity

Q.How do Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's) perform on different skin types?

A.Oily, problem skin - conditions experienced by oily skin such as blemishes and blackheads are caused by sebum, cellular debris and dead cells trapped inside the pore. AHA's dissolve these elements and continued use provides a preventative treatment against further eruptions.

Aging dry skin - This skin type experiences a gradual slow down of cell turnover. Dehydration is also another common condition of this skin type. AHA's dissolve the layers of dead cells so that skin begins to shed smoothly and evenly again, creating a more polished and translucent look. The exfoliation mechanism produced by the AHA's also trigger increased cell reproduction. Skin begins to act younger, holding greater levels of moisture and looking plumper and smoother.

Q.Why do some people feel a slight stinging?

A.There may be a transient stinging for some people for a few seconds, but this is natural since these are acids. However, if prolonged stinging occurs, or burning and itching, this may be an allergic reaction and use of AHA's should be discontinued.

Q.What are Liposomes and how do they work?

A.Liposomes are microscopic size spheres that penetrates deep into cell layers to deliver active ingredients. They are used in our Face Creme and Eye Gel to deliver Ginkgo Extract which help to stimulate cell reproduction.