IDENTIFYING SKIN TYPE
Use this quick guide to help find your right skin type. Simply write down one number in answer to each question. Then add up the chosen numbers to determine your skin type.

How often do you experience blackheads or blemishes?
Frequently 1
Occasionally 2
Very rarely 3


How would you describe your facial pores?
Very obvious 1
Noticeable in the T-zone only (around forehead, nose and chin area) 2
Not very noticeable 3

How often do you experience flaky skin?
Rarely 1
Occasionally 2
Often 3


Does your skin develop a shiny appearance shortly after cleansing?
Most of the time 1
T-zone only 2
Rarely 3

Does your skin feel tight or dry?
Rarely 1
Sometimes, near cheeks 2
Often 3

IF YOUR TOTAL IS 5 -10 YOUR SKIN IS NORMAL TO OILY. The lower your score, the more oily your skin. IF YOUR TOTAL IS 11-15 YOUR SKIN IS NORMAL TO DRY. The higher your score, the more dry your skin.

All skin types experience a combination of properties. These range from normal to oily (normal with oily tendencies) or normal to dry (normal with dry tendencies). Your total determines the products most suitable for your skin type.


DAILY STEPS TO BETTER SKIN

Beauty begins with good skin care and diligence is the key. By following these steps every morning and every night, healthier looking skin can be yours.

CLEANSE
It is important to carry out this step morning and night. Start by selecting a good quality facial cleanser. Many ordinary soaps are too drying and will not effectively cleanse the skin of makeup. A facial cleanser will help clear away all impurities without drying or irritating.
HOW:
If wearing eye makeup, first use an eye makeup remover with soft cotton pad or cotton ball. Then apply the cleanser with fingertips, using a gentle upward and outward movement. Remove cleanser with cotton balls or cotton pads ... or rinse with lukewarm water.

TONE
Toning refreshes and refines the texture of the skin and replaces the skin's natural acidic balance. It also removes last traces of cleanser.
HOW:
Soak a cotton pad or cotton ball with toner and wipe in upward motions, avoiding the delicate area around the eyes.

MOISTURISE
Finally, we must replenish moisture lost from the skin due to harsh elements like wind, cold, smoke, air conditioning, pollution, etc. Moisturising needs can vary depending on the skin type, climate, environment and season (for example, lighter moisturising in Summer).
HOW: Apply moisturiser to fingertips and smooth onto face and throat in light, upward circular strokes. When using a specialised eye care product, apply before moisturiser; use sparingly and pat very gently onto the eye area.

TREAT
The world of science has made tremendous advances in the field of skin care. Recent discoveries about the positive effects of certain vitamins and natural elements have unlocked exciting new possibilities for women who want to look their youngest. There are now skin care products which can not only help slow the visible signs of ageing, but actually improve the appearance of damage already done. Many of these breakthroughs are incorporated in cleansers, toners and moisturisers. Others are used as an extra step in the daily routine (eg. eye cream) or two or three times weekly (eg. masks).


HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT AVON SKIN CARE

Avon offers a variety of excellent skin care products. This easy-to-follow guide will help you to find the regimen best suited to your needs.

ANEW LINE

This is Avon's state of the art, age-defying range, with some of the most advanced skin care technology available today. Formulations for all skin types and ages. All very competitively priced.

AVON ACCOLADE

A complete regimen for dry or maturing skin.

AVON MOISTURISERS AND TREATMENTS
A wide range of fine quality formulations, each with specific benefits. There's a formula for every skin type and age.

BASICS
Simple, effective, budget-priced skin care for most skin types, and ever-popular Rich Moisture Face Cream for normal to dry skin.

NATURALS
Cleansers and facial treatments with natural plant extracts. Suitable for all skin types, including most sensitive skins.

TIP:
All of the beautiful formulations in the AVON and ANEW ranges are compatible, so if you want a few different benefits at once, that's fine. For example, if you want to enjoy the soothing qualities of AVON BOTANISOURCE during the day, apply a little day cream to add broad spectrum SPF 15 sun protection.

If you use the skin-lifting technology of ANEW NIGHT FORCE but also want the extra wrinkle-fighting power of DUAL RETINOL FACIAL TREATMENT, simply apply the Retinol first.

And of course, the ultimate combination is RETROACTIVE with any other ANEW product at night.