Read and translate the text.

Answer the questions.

Delete the superfluous words written in italics from the following phrases (В следующих предложениях одно из написанных курсивом слов лишнее, вычеркните его.

1. Companies producing skin care products are continually developing better, lighter, more effective and more natural products to meet the demands of the customer. 2. Skin care products are developed to cleanse, tone, moisturize, dry and scrub skin. 3. Cleansers, toners and moisturizers come in different forms for example creams, serums, powders and lotions. 4. Cleansers are applied to wipe away grease, dirt, sand and oil that gather to collect in the pores. 5. Moisturizer is applied to smooth, cleanse and hydrate the skin. 6. Scrubs and peel masks are applied to remove dead skin cells and dirt. 7. The reasons why customers select skin care products include the packaging, the advertisement campaign and celebrity endorser, the taste, the scent, the brand name, the skin suitability and the price. 8. Famous skin care product brand names include L’Oreal, Nivea, Adidas and Philosophy. 9. Campaigns targeted at women include glamorous celebrities, bright, large, sensitive packaging and floral, natural scents. 10. Skin care products are available from drug stores, shopping malls, special shops, restaurants and over the internet.

1. Whathas put extreme pressure on regular individuals, men and women, to pay more attention to there appearance?

2. Why are companies continually developing better, more effective and more natural products?

3. What are the main areas of skin care products?

4. What forms do usually cleansers, toners and moisturizers come in?

5. What are cleansers applied for?

6. How do the toners act?

7. What are scrubs and peel masks applied for?

8. What famous skin care product brand names do you know?

9. What do the companies use in there advertisement campaign?

10. What skin care product brand is your favourite?

Text B. Skin Care Treatments

Skin care treatments differ from regular skin care products because they target areas or problems of particular significance, which need a resolution. They tend to be a cure and prevention rather than just a protection. Skin care treatment can target every day problems for example blemishes and blackheads to more serious complaints for example the effects of the menopause (pre, during and post), over solar exposure, ageing and acne.

Firstly, blemishes are due to a number of reasons and can be a result of any of the above causes. They are commonly known as spots but could also be scars or burns. Treatments available for blemishes are usually cream based which firstly covers the area and gives it a protective shield to keep out bacteria.

Secondly, blackheads are caused by a build up of dirt in the pores causing the area to turn black. They are usually found around the nose area and treatment is fairly simple. The blackheads must be removed at the source, therefore the most common method of treatment available today are removal strips. The strips are moistened, fixed firmly to the nose then removed. The blackheads are uprooted in the process.

The menopause can bring a number of complaints, skin being just one of them. It is however of utmost importance to take care of the skin throughout the process to retain a confident image. Treatments available include creams to dry up excess oil produced and rehydration cream to moisten the skin, preventing irritation.

Over exposure of the sun can prematurely age the skin, therefore it is important to use treatments containing vitamin C which increases the production of collagen which firms the area.

Ageing of the skin is an unfortunate natural process; however treatments which moisturize, revitalize and as previously mentioned increases the production of collagen can protect the skin from the worst effects. These treatments usually contain anti-oxidants, which assist in the removal of fine lines and wrinkles, giving the skin an appearance which is healthier and younger.

Finally, acne is a common skin problem, which is usually noticeable around the face and neck area of the body, where blemishes occur. These blemishes are caused by a comedo in the skin, which is a large hair follicle overloaded with oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. This comedo nestles under the skin waiting for the ideal conditions to become inflamed. This is where more oil gathers and causes the area to swell, and as the white blood cells come to fight the swelling the comedo becomes inflamed. Treatments available include a cream, which contains sulphur and clay. This combination absorbs the oil and dirt from the pores, reducing the risk of overload.

Most of the above treatments are available in stores and pharmacies and are produced by a number of companies.

 

to target – зд. предназначаться

blemish – изъян, покраснение кожи

be due – быть следствием

to uproot – удалять с корнем

occur – появляться

to inflame - воспаляться

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

средства для специального ухода за проблемной кожей, обычные средства для ухода за кожей, проблемные участки, прыщи, угри, жалобы, слишком долгое пребывание на солнце, шрамы, ожоги, защитная плёнка, полоски для удаления угрей, ухаживать за кожей, фолликула волоса, увлажняющий крем, увлажнять кожу, предупредить раздражение кожи, старение кожи, выработка коллагена, устранение мелких и глубоких морщин, воспаляться, распухать, сера, глина.

 

2. Find Russian equivalents to the following expressions:

problems of particular significance, need a resolution, tend to be a cure and prevention, can target every day problems, are due to a number of reasons, commonly known, to keep out bacteria, causing the area to turn black, of utmost importance, to retain a confident image, hair follicle overloaded with oil, waiting for the ideal conditions, causes the area to swell, absorbs the oil and dirt from the pores.

 

3. Summarize briefly the contents of the text in written form, using the following plan:

1. Difference of skin care treatments from regular skin care products.

2. The most common skin problems.

3. Reasons of blemishes and blackheads appearance.

4. What is comedo? What are the methods of its treatment?