What You Want To Be Using For Each Of The 5 Skin Types
Here are the 5 skin types
OILY SKIN - cleansing routine:
Use a cleanser with salicylic acid (which decreases sebum production) twice a day.May be followed up with alcohol-based-toner containing salicylic acid. Alcohol based toners tend to dry the skin,so use carefully. Moisturize with a non-comedogenic,oil-free moisturizer. Use oil free sunscreen daily. Optional clay/mud mask weekly. NORMAL SKIN - cleansing routine: Get to know your T-zone (forehead and nose area)is typically oily skin and the cheeks tend to be dry skin. This is combination skin. Wash skin with mild cleansers two times a day. Soap-free, non alcohol,free from harsh detergents cleansers is your best bet. Look for one containing salicylic acid for oily areas.Apply oil free moisturizer after cleansing.Use sunscreen daily. Mask recommendation: Mix it up!Clay mask for oily areas and moisturizing for dry areas. Use soap- free cleanser twice daily. Cleansers should not contain harsh detergents, soap or alcohol that can dry the skin or irritate it. Use a non-comedogenic /dermatologist tested light moisturizer on the face wile skin is damp.Use sunscreen daily. A moisturizing or exfoliating mask may be applied once a week. COMBINATION SKIN - cleansing Routine: Get to know your t-zone! The T-zone (forehead and nose area) is typically oily skin and the cheeks tend to be dry skin.Cleansing:Wash skin with mild cleansers twice daily. Soap-free,non alcohol, free from harsh detergents is your best bet.Apply oil-free moisturizers only to the areas of the dry skin after cleansing.Use sunscreen daily. Mask recommendation: Mix it up! Clay mask for oily areas and moisturizing for dry areas. DRY SKIN - cleansing routine: Dry skin can add to premature aging, so don't forget your moisturizer.Cleansing: Wash your skin twice daily with soap[ free moisturizer cleanser. Do not use toners/cleansers with alcohol and stay away from soap and harsh detergents.Use a mouisturizer that is non- greasy and noncomedomedogenic may contain natural emollients for added moisture.Once a moisturizing mask is optional.Use sunscreen and drink a gallon of water a day!Note: Be sensitive to the products you use in the shower or washing your clothes- they may cause further drying of the skin. And now for the final 5 skin types routine.....
SENSITIVE SKIN - cleansing routine:
It is highly advisable that those with sensitive skin refrain from using any products with alcohol,acids,harsh ingredients,fragrances,preservatives,colorings and make-up. Always use hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic listed on the label when searching for beauty products. Cleansing: wash face twice daily with sensitive skin cleansers. Apply hypoallergenic,fragrance-free,noncomedogenic moisturizer while damp.Use hypoallergenic sunscreen daily!
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