1. Find Russian equivalents to the following expressions:

an essential part of an individual’s beauty regime, is caused by over secretion of oil glands, it is less prone to wrinkling, all areas are correctly producing, the most looked after area of skin, receives the most exposure and recognition, to prevent premature aging, this area is affected by the digestive and bladder system, usually due to a hormone imbalance, are greatly in demand, to suit those exact requirements.

2. Find in the text English equivalents to the following expressions:

кровообращение, обновление клеток кожи, сальные железы вырабатывают недостаточно секрета, проблемы кожи, с которыми мы сталкиваемся ежедневно, чтобы при покупке средств по уходу за кожей правильно определить их выбор; чтобы уменьшить риск появления морщин; сферой действия является предупреждение появления и лечения угрей; который может быть вызван хирургией десен; они вызывают меньшую реакцию кожи.

3. Answer the questions to the text:

1. How many types of skin are there that products relate to?

2. What is oily skin caused by?

3. What is dry skin caused by?

4. Which type of skin is the most common?

5. What do customers purchase skin care products for?

6. Into how many zones is the face divided?

7. What are these zones used to?

8. What does proactive skin care focus on?

9. Why are natural ingredients greatly in demand at present?

Text d. Facial Skin Care

1. Read and translate the text.

Although skin care should be considered all over the body, it is usually the face that gets most attention. Probably due to the fact that it is the most exposed, therefore most affected and most noticed. It is therefore important to take specific care of all areas of the skin and there are many products and treatments available in order to satisfy the individual needs of the customer.

Firstly, the products chosen must suit the skin type of the customer; the four types are as follows normal, oily, dry and combination. Secondly, as we know, the face is split into fourteen zones; each zone is affected by different aspects of the bodily system.

The most common facial skin care regime is a three step process of cleansing, toning and moisturizing. Cleansing removes dirt from the pores to prevent clogging and infection. There are many different types of cleansers: washes, wipes, soap bars and creams. This is then followed by a method called toning, which acts as an astringent which removes the last traces of cleanser from the skin and leaves the pores tightened. Toner usually comes in the form of a liquid solution which is applied to a cotton wool pad and applied to the skin in sweeping motions. Finally, moisturizing leaves the newly prepared skin protected and hydrated to prevent dryness and irritation. This comes in the form of a cream and as with all skin care products should be chosen to best suit individual skin type.

Other products available for skin care treatment include specialist creams for specific areas, face scrubs to remove dead skin cells, anti aging creams, solar creams, lip balms and make-up remover.

astringent – вяжущее средство

to tighten – стягивать, сужать

irritation - раздражение