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Knowing your skin type is VERY important, and knowing how to deal with your skin’s characteristics is even more important to staying healthy and looking your best for as long as possible! If you have problems with your skin that are making you self-conscious or physically uncomfortable, changing the way you care for the largest organ in your body may make your life better in many ways!
Oily Skin:
Your skin gets shiny & slippery throughout the day. It can be worse in
certain areas of the face, such as the T-zone. Often you will see enlarged
pores, blackheads, oily eyelids.
You have oily skin? Then you are probably
blotting and powdering often, maybe even several times a day. Your skin
probably feels greasy and uncomfortable after an hour or two, and your makeup
most likely doesn’t last the entire day. If you look up close in the
mirror, you may often see large pores in your T-zone, maybe accompanied by
blackheads and acne as well.
Skincare: You must set a strict skincare
schedule for yourself. Use a gentle cleanser on your face when you wake
up and before you go to bed, accompanied by a light, oil-free moisturizer.
Yes, moisturizing oily skin is VERY important, because often your skin
isn’t hydrated enough, for which it compensates by producing lots of extra oil.
Exfoliate once every two days to remove excess dead skin and
unclog blocked pores. Using a clay mask 1-2 times a month will also help
minimize the appearance of your pores and reduce excess shine.
Makeup: Long wear, oil absorbing products are
your friend. If you have large pores, first apply a silicone-based primer
to your skin, which will help smooth out your skins surface. Next, pick a
long wear foundation that is oil-free and has a matte finish. Once your
foundation and/or concealer has dried and settled in, finish off with a light
dusting of a mattifying pressed powder.
To touch up throughout the day, blot first lightly with a
tissue, and then add another dusting of powder to the area you have just
blotted. It is important to blot first to keep the powder from oxidizing
due to the oil on your skin.
Dry Skin:
Your skin is tight, flaky and scaly. Skin may crack or flake off in patches.
Area around blemishes gets flaky, and you may see extra redness.
You have dry skin? Your skin probably craves
moisture, and shows this by getting flaky, tight, and cracked. You might
experience sensitivity and your makeup probably accentuates the dry patches on
your face, making you look scaly.
Skincare: You need a strict skincare routine.
Use a gentle, hydrating cleanser morning and night, accompanied by a rich
moisturizing cream. Exfoliate gently with a washcloth or light scrub to
remove dead skin and dry patches. Use extra moisturizer after exfoliating
to build up your skin’s hydration barrier.
Do not use products that contain alcohol, as this will dry
out and irritate your skin further. Use oil to remove makeup at night,
and for very dry skin, give yourself a “facial” 2-3 times a week, by slathering
on moisturizer and then covering your face with a hot, moist towel for about 10
minutes.
Makeup: For you, illumining and anti-aging
products will be a lifesaver! Always moisturize beforehand, and once that has
settled into your skin, apply a primer to help smooth over dry patches.
Next, apply a liquid or cream foundation, and set this very lightly with
a bit of powder for added coverage. Finish off with a makeup setting
spray to help set your makeup and keep it in place all day.
Touch up by spritzing a setting spray on your face if you
start feeling tight after a few hours.
Combination Skin:
Your skin is oily in some areas and dry in others. You may experience flakiness
as well as shininess on various areas of the face, among other characteristics
such as enlarged pores or redness. Your skins condition may vary from day to
day.
You have combination skin? Your skin probably
changes day by day! You most likely suffer an oily T-zone, with dry,
flaky patches randomly on your skin. Some days your skin may be oilier
than others, and some days you might see more dryness. Your makeup
probably fades patchily throughout the day, and you may be unsure how
to accommodate your various skin issues.
Skincare: Generally, you should follow the same
routine suggested for those of you with oily skin. Wash your face when
you wake up and before you go to bed, and use a light, oil-free moisturizer all
over twice a day as well. Add a bit of extra moisturizer to the areas
your skin tends to be more dry.
You should still be exfoliating gently once every other day
to remove dead skin and unclog your pores. Use a clay mask only on the
areas where you most often get oily 2-3 times a week.
Makeup: I recommend that you invest in two type
of foundation - a long wear foundation with a matte finish for days you are
more oily, and creamier foundation for days when you’re
really combating those dry patches. Apply a moisturizer and
primer beforehand, and then apply your foundation. Use a powder only over
the areas you get most oily to help reduce and control shine.
Normal Skin:
Your skin is relatively even-toned and does minor oiliness or dryness
occasionally, but not severely. Sometimes you may see blackheads, enlarged pores,
redness or other skin issues.
You have normal skin? Your complexion is
probably pretty even, and you don’t often experience much oiliness or dryness.
Depending on the day, you may see a bit more shine than others, and
sometimes you may get dry patches around your nose or near blemishes. You
might have concerns with blackheads or redness.
Skincare: Even though you may not see immediate
issues as people with oily, dry, or combo skin do, it is still important to
have a strict, everyday routine for your skin. Wash your face with a
gentle cleanser when you wake up and before you go to bed, making sure you
remove all makeup. Apply a light, oil free moisturizer before you apply
your makeup, and again at night if your skin is on the drier side.
Exfoliate gently once every other day to keep your pores
clear, and use a mask 2-3 times a week to keep your complexion bright.
Makeup: Use a light liquid foundation or tinted
moisturizer to even out your skin tone. Set this with a bit of pressed
powder for added coverage and longevity.
Touch up by adding concealer and blotting away any shine if
needed.
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Now that you’ve figured out what type of skin you have,
there are two additional skin categories that may or may not afflict you.
Many people believe that “sensitive” or “acne prone” are skin types, but
they are not by themselves - you might have dry, acne prone skin or
combination, sensitive skin for instance. You might even have either acne
prone and sensitive skin or neither at all. Either way, there are special
ways you must cope with sensitivity and acne, on top of what you do for your
oily, combo, normal or dry characteristics.
Sensitive Skin:
Your skin often becomes irritated or inflamed. You may experience redness,
minor pain, severe dryness, rashes or other skin issues regularly. Sensitivity
can be triggered by makeup or skincare, as well as stress, hormones, your diet
and the environment.
Your skin is also sensitive? You
probably are limited by what products you can use, because you might react to
certain ingredients like fragrances or dyes. You might experience dry
patches and redness, or you may even break out into bumps or rashes.
Skincare: Use the gentlest products you can
find, keeping away from ingredients such as alcohol, salicylic acid, benzoyl
peroxide, and perfumes. Otherwise, keep with the routine you set with your
skins type.
Makeup: Stick to fragrance-free products
designed for sensitive skin types. Make sure they are allergy-friendly,
and always test new products on a small area of the skin before applying to
your entire face.
Acne-Prone Skin:
Your skin often breaks out in whiteheads or raised bumps. You may often
experience oiliness and/or dryness on various areas of the face. Your acne
could be cause by makeup, stress, hormones, your diet or the environment.
You also have acne-prone skin? You’ve
probably been battling continuous breakouts for some time now, from scattered
whiteheads to stubborn, red bumps.
Skincare: The strictness of your skincare
routine must be very firm, and you shouldn’t skip a day, ever. Keeping
your skin moisturized and balanced is very important, and it is equally
important to remove your makeup and any dirt or oil fully before you go to bed.
Use treatments with benzyl peroxide or salicylic acid only on the areas
where you break out.
Makeup: You will typically need a full coverage
foundation or concealer to completely hide redness. However, don’t wear
foundation as often as possible, to allow your skin to breathe. Although
makeup is not the only cause for breakouts, the less makeup you wear could
significantly help reduce breakouts.
The more you know, the better your skin will look and feel!
Remember that the state of your skin is a direct result of things
happening inside your body. Keeping with a healthy diet, reducing your
stress, and exercising regularly will help keep your skin glowing and clear (as
well as keeping your whole body in check!)
