For a correct care of your skin, it is essential to know the type of your skin and what type of care it needs
Healthy, glowing skin is not the exclusive privilege of those who can afford professional skin care. Developing a routine to keep your skin clean, hydrated, and protected can help you look your best. Good daily skin care should not take more than 10 minutes a day.
The following steps should be incorporated into your daily skin care routine that will help keep your skin looking and feeling healthy, clear, and youthful:
DETERMINE YOUR SKIN TYPE
Before you can find the right things to put on your skin, you must first determine your type. To do this, look at your bare face in a mirror with natural light (ie, outside or near a window).
Contrary to that, dry skin feels tight and dehydrated. It can also look scaly, red, and rough.
Oily skin is shiny, especially along the T-zone, where oil glands are most prevalent and tend to flare up. Large pores can also indicate oiliness.
Normal skin has an even texture and tone, while combination skin has oily and dry patches. It can be shiny/blemished along the T-zone and scaly around the periphery. Finally, there are sensitive skins that need more care.
DRY SKIN
Dry skin occurs when the dermis does not secrete enough oil or sebum.
How to take care of it?
Wash your face once a day with a rich, creamy cleanser and warm water. Rinse with cool water and pat dry your skin. Use moisturizers and oil-based makeup. Avoid toners and makeup that contain alcohol as alcohol-based products have a negative effect on this type of skin.
Certain ingredients to look for in any treatment cream for this type of skin, as dry skin is prone to flaking, itchiness, etc.
Wheat Germ Oil: it is rich in vitamin E and acts as an antioxidant.
Aloe vera: It is famous for its moisturizing and soothing properties, as well as its ability to aid in healing.
Sandalwood: hydrates dry skin
Almond Oil – A versatile carrier oil, good for all skin types. Helps replenish oils lost from the skin during the cleansing process.
Calendula flower: It is anti-inflammatory and is often used to treat itching, flaking, and dry skin.
Chamomile: Reduces irritation due to dry skin.
Beeswax: Helps retain moisture.
Cocoa Butter: Often protects chapped skin, soothes irritation, and diminishes the signs of wrinkles and stretch marks.
Glycerin: Soothes irritation and hydrates the skin.
OILY SKIN
Oily skin is more prone to blackheads, blackheads, and whiteheads than other skin types and has a thicker texture. However, now there are creams available according to skin types that not only prevent the appearance of pimples, but also take care of pimple marks by gradually diminishing and eliminating them.
How to care for it: Oily skin tends to attract more dirt than dry skin, so wash your face several times a day with a light, non-greasy liquid soap and warm water. Rinse with cold water. The use of face back once or twice a week absorbs excess fat. Use toners and astringents that contain alcohol to help dry out the skin. Shop for water-based moisturizers and makeup, and use powder to minimize shine.
Remember to look for the following variants in your cream.
Neem: Acts as an astringent for the skin.
Tulsi: has a cooling effect on the skin.
Chandan: Absorbs excess oil giving shine to the skin.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Natural plant extracts that improve the appearance and condition of the skin.
Astringent: It is effective on oily and blemished skin. Performs a tightening action on the skin and pores.
Turmeric: Has antiseptic qualities and also lightens darker skin.
Lime: Treats acne as it is astringent, antiseptic and non-irritating.
Camphor: It is a refreshing and highly stimulating herb. It is used for oily and acne-prone skin.
Lavender: It is an all-over skin care product that promotes healing and prevents scarring, it is used on itchy skin, bruises, burns, and blemishes.
COMBINATION SKIN: NORMAL TO OILY
People with this skin type have normal skin on the cheeks and oily skin with large pores in the T-zone that extends across the forehead and down the nose and chin.
HOW TO CARE FOR IT:
For this type of skin, it is necessary to find products that keep the skin hydrated and minimize breakouts. Look for cleansers designed for combination skin, and use a water-based moisturizer, applying it less frequently.
SUIT DRY TO OILY SKIN
This skin type is characterized by oily skin in the T-zone and dry, tight skin on the cheeks.
How to take care of it? Wash your face with cleansers designed for combination skin, and when using a toner, dilute with water before applying to cheeks. Apply moisturizer more frequently to dry skin. Wear oil-absorbing makeup to reduce shine.
The combination could use a mixture of dry skin and oily skin ingredients.
SENSITIVE SKIN
This type is easily irritated and is often red and blotchy. This type of skin can have allergic reactions to beauty products, generally sensitive to the sun, wind and cold.
HOW TO CARE FOR IT:
Look for soap, makeup, and moisturizers that are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. Wash your face once a day and use skin scrubs.
Use a hypoallergenic toner on oily areas, but discontinue if it causes irritation.
Ingredients such as glycerin, jajoba, buttermilk, laender, tulsi, etc., which can gently moisturize the skin, should be used.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
Or, you should also consider your diet and lifestyle as these 2 factors play an important role in the health of a person’s skin.
o Those 8 glasses of water a day that your mom always told you to drink are essential to maintain the elasticity and flexibility of your skin.
o And don’t count coffee or any of the caffeinated sodas as part of the 8 glasses because caffeine is dehydrating.
o You must think and consider the type of makeup you wear. And be sure to clean your tools regularly. Things like cosmetic brushes get dirty and can breed bacteria and germs and can cause skin irritations and breakouts.
o Prevent environmental pollutants from being absorbed into the skin with a good moisturizer that also acts as a skin barrier, as they can cause marks and wrinkles.
o Take stress reduction seriously, as this can lead to conditions such as acne, dark circles, marks, pigmentation, etc. Set aside quiet time to meditate and make sure you get enough sleep.