Determining your skin type can be tricky, especially where
buying skincare products is concerned, Product labels may say oily, oily combo,
dry, oily to dry, moderately dry, etc. There are so many options! Sometimes
your skin might be oily, but if you’re experiencing a dry phase, what do you do
then?
Three
Main Types;
Oily: your
skin is noticeably oily and you often have breakouts you can’t control.
Combination: you
generally have oily skin but experience dry patches now and again.
Extremely
dry:
your skin is dry and flaky and you can’t get enough moisture.
How to
determine which skincare is right:
Oily: For
oily skin, it’s a good idea to use a cleanser with an astringent. This will
clean out pores and dry out areas that contain excessive oil. After cleansing,
it’s helpful to use a toner which will help clear pores of bacteria and sebum. With
oily skin, you might think that the last thing you want to do is moisturize,
but trust us, it’s a step you shouldn’t skip! Use a gel-based moisturizer, which is lighter
and will treat your skin without that
greasy feeling and without clogging pores.
Combination: For
combination skin, it can be difficult to find a skincare product to fit your
needs. If your face is oily with dryer patches, try using a gel wash that will work
on both areas. If using a toner, use
only on the oily parts of your face (often the t zone). When
moisturizing, find a lightweight product for the day, and a heavier cream at
night. This way, you’re staying moisturized and healing your skin at night
while leaving a light moisture base during the day!
Extremely
dry: Dry patches all over? . Try using a heavy cream facial cleanser
as well as a heavier cream-based moisturizer. These will rid your skin of
bacteria while locking in needed moisture. Avoid toners with added alcohol or
astringents, as these will dry your skin out even more. When using a face wash,
be sure to find one with added oils to replenish those stripped from your skin
during cleansing. When picking a face wash,
avoid any salicylic acid-based cleansers. While these effectively combat
acne, they also irritate and dry out your already dry skin.
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