Easy Steps to Healthier Skin

So you want great skin, but you’re unsure if what you’re doing is right? First, you need to know your skin type as this is the basis of what regimen and kind of product you will incorporate. If you know your skin type, you can specify what products can specifically address to the type of your skin. Follow these simple easy steps below and you’re on your way to a healthier, happier skin!

Skin Types

Normal Skin: Skin with a clear, supple surface that is neither dry nor oily.
Oily Skin: Skin with overactive sebaceous glands; often with enlarged pores.
Dry Skin: Skin that produces a low level of sebum and struggles to retain moisture.
Combination Skin: Skin that needs both moisture and oil to reach a healthy balance.
Sensitive Skin: Skin that is thin or fine-textured and is prone to irritation and/or allergic reactions.

Skin Care Regimen

Use skin care products that are fit for your skin type and condition. (Image credit: www.icuracao.com)

Daily:
1. Cleanse every morning and evening
2. Tone your skin (optional, depending on skin condition)
3. Treat your skin with the use of special products that addresses your skin condition
4. Moisturize every morning. Moisturizing in the evening can be optional depending on your skin condition
5. Protect your skin by applying sunscreen in the morning, although it may be combined already with your moisturizer.

Weekly:

1. Exfoliate (if your Daily Regimen is not exfoliating)
2. Mask (no need for Exfoliator if mask is exfoliating)

Product Tips for each Skin Type

Normal Skin:
Use products that don’t strip your skin of moisture. Mild cleansers and light moisturizers with sunscreen work best. Toner isn’t required.

Oily Skin:
The key to achieving balanced skin is using the right products to help your skin maintain the ideal amount of oil in the skin. Toners often help to remove more oil than cleansers alone. Look for light, oil-free moisturizers with sunscreen, or try a powder sunscreen.

Dry Skin:
By using the right moisturizing products, you can trap water in the skin and even repair the damaged lipid barrier. Stick with gentle, creamy cleansers and look for moisturizers with Vitamin E or natural oils.

Combination Skin:
Combination skin often experiences oiliness in what is called the T-zone area. This can include the forehead, nose, and chin. The cheeks are often dry or very dry. The right products are essential to achieve balance without over-drying or over-moisturizing the skin. Gentle foaming cleansers work best. Moisturizers vary, depending on which side of the combo side you lean to, oily or dry.

Sensitive Skin:
Sensitive skin may be easily irritated for a variety of reasons. Being aware of how your skin reacts to specific products and making sure you limit those reactions will keep your skin happy. Look for products that specifically say “safe for sensitive skin.” Chemical-free products also tend to cause fewer reactions.

Source: skincarerx.com