Know your skin type
So many of us girls are going out and buying beauty care products or applying makeup without knowing our skin type. As a result we waste money on products that do not suit our skin, or worse still may have an adverse reaction to the product resulting in problem skin.
Your skin type is unlikely to change whereas your skin condition can change as it depends on other factors including diet. Skin types can be classed into the following five categories:
Normal Skin Type
Congratulations if you are one of the lucky few who have normal skin. Basically this means that the sebaceous gland (produces oil) produce a substance called sebum at a sensible rate.
This allows for the skin to appear not oily or dry, looking moist and lively. Please note that this skin type still benefits from constant care.
Dry Skin Type
This skin type is caused by underperforming oil glands that do not seem to be producing as much oil as the skin needs. As a result of this skin experts believe that this skin type is most at risk of premature aging and as such needs dedicated care and attention to reduce the effects.
Dry skin normally appears duller, itchy, patchy, flared up and potentially flaky. As the skin lacks moisture from the glands, it needs to be topped up by regular drinking of water and the adequate skin care products that focus on tackling dry skin.
Do:
- Cream / paste based makeup
- Drink 1-2 litres of water daily
- Cleanse face with products created for dry skin
- Moisturise with products created for dry skin
Don’t:
- Use powder / dry makeup
- Stay in the sun too long
- Stay in air conditioned environments too long
Oily Skin Type
Complete opposite of dry skin. The glands produce too much oil, which results in the skin having more oil than it needs therefore bringing the oil to the skin’s surface making it visible.
The main benefit of having oily skin is that people who have it tend to age better as wrinkles are delayed or reduced. The downside is that your skin could be at risk of blackheads and acne.
Do:
- Choose a moisturiser that is created specifically for oily skin types
- Use oil free products
- Use powder based makeup
Don’t:
- use any glossy products as your skin will naturally produce that effect
- Over cleanse
Sensitive Skin Type
This skin type can be either of dry, normal or oily. Sensitive skin is most likely to be prone to an allergic reaction to beauty care / makeup products. It can flare up and become itchy reacting to environmental conditions.
Do:
- Test makeup or beauty products on a sample of your skin for a period of time before using it widely
- Use products that have been allergy tested or state ‘hypoallergenic’
- Benefits most from gentle and natural skin care
Don’t:
- Use products that contain alcohol & fragrance oils
If the problem persists see your local dermatologist.
combination skin type
This is a combination of oily and dry skin. The best advice would be to trial and error products that suit your skin and follow the advice under the headings above that work for you.
Hope you found that helpful. Let me know if you have any questions or comments by commenting in the box below.
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