Skin Smart ~ How to determine your skin type
There are five basic skin types. It can be very difficult for most of us to determine which one we have. Here is a list of all five with symptoms that go along with each one to help you figure out which one you have.
Sensitive:
Skin gets red and irritated easily.
Reacts badly to harsh soaps, dyes, makeup, perfume etc.
Breaks out easily in rash or redness.
Sensitive to the sun.
Normal:
Doesn't feel overly dry or oily.
Able to use various products without any negative reactions(too dry, too oily, or turning red).
Smooth, clear, supple skin
Dry:
Feels tight and dry after washing.
Thin flaky patches.
Wrinkles easily.
Dull appearance.
Combination:
Areas of different texture and temperature.
Breakouts in areas and dry in others such as T-zone.
Random breakouts and feels dry.
Oily:
Breaks out easily.
Shiny, greasy feeling.
Skin feels thick and congested.
There are all kinds of different skin care regimens that are recommended for different skin types. Here are my recommendations for a good daily regimen to help you take care of your skin.
Sensitive Skin Care Regimen: Suggested Product
Cleanse with a gentle cleansing formula with no dyes or perfume. - Morning/Night
Tone the skin with a gentle toner to help close pores, balance and cool skin after cleansing.- Morning/Night
Exfoliate with a very gentle exfoliant, preferably a liquid or cream (nothing gritty). Do this a few times a week. - Night
If there is any needed treatment, such as a serum, it is best before moisturizer. - Night
Moisturize with an SPF during the day and a gentle moisturizing formula with no dyes or perfumes at night. - Morning /Night
Normal Skin Care Regimen: Suggested Product
If Skin is more normal/dry use a cream cleanser. If it is more normal/oily use a gel cleanser.- Morning/Night
Tone to help close pores and balance skin after cleansing. - Morning/Night
Exfoliate with a gentle exfoliant every day and a more aggressive exfoliation a few times a week. - Night
If there is any needed treatment, such as a serum, it is best before moisturizer. - Night
Moisturize with an SPF during the day and moisturizer/cream at night. - Morning/Night
Dry Skin Care Regimen: Suggested Product
Cleanse with a cream cleanser. - Morning/Night
Tone to help close pores and balance skin after cleansing. - Morning/Night
Exfoliate with a gentle exfoliant every day and a more aggressive exfoliation a few times a week. - Night
If there is any needed treatment, such as a serum, it is best before moisturizer. - Night
Moisturize with and SPF during the day and cream at night. - Night
Combination Skin Care Regimen: Suggested Product
Cleanse with either a cream or gel depending on what is most needed. - Morning/Night
Tone to help close pores and balance skin after cleansing. - Morning/Night
Exfoliate with a gentle exfoliant every day and a more aggressive exfoliation a few times a week. - Night
If there is any needed treatment, such as a serum. or spot treatment it is best before moisturizer. -
Morning/Night
Moisturize with an SPF during the day and moisturizer/cream at night. - Morning/Night
Oily Skin Care Regimen: Suggested Product
Cleanse skin with a gel or acne cleanser. - Morning/Night
Tone to help close pores and balance skin after cleansing. - Morning/Night
Exfoliate/Treat everyday as needed before moisturizer. If skin starts to dry out switch to every other day. - Morning/Night
Moisturize with an SPF during the day and a moisturizer for oily/acne at night. - Morning/Night
I hope that this is informative enough and has helped with some of your skin care questions.
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