Why does skin type matter?

It is important to know your skin type as different regimes could make your skin problems worse. Simply knowing how to look after your skin type can make a big difference to how your skin looks and feels. Now you have worked out your skin type – how do you look after it?

Normal skin

Consider yourself blessed – only a very small percentage of the population has skin that falls into this category. Normal skin still needs to be looked after though.

• Cleanse each morning, rinsing well in lukewarm water
• Moisturise night and morning
• Use a sun block when outdoors
• Stay hydrated

Oily Skin

Oily skin needs some gentle treatment too. Harsh products with soaps and detergents and scrubbing can actually make oily skins worse by drying out the skin and causing it to produce more oil! Oily skin might not be much fun but the good news is you are less likely to age quickly.

• Use a gentle but effective cleanser
• No soaps, detergents or hot water
• Pat dry rather than rub
• Moisturise only where the skin needs it
• Moisturise in the mornings only
• Use tissues to blot excess oil during the day rather than wash
• Look for non comodegenic – means it won’t block your pores

Dry Skin

Mild dry skin can be treated easily and can often be normal skin that hasn’t been looked after. Dry skin that is so bad it cracks or bleeds should be checked out by a doctor.

• Use a gentle cleanser and rinse in lukewarm water
• Moisturise morning and night, drink plenty of water
• Use a sun block when exposed to the sun
• Avoid harsh soaps, detergents or sulphates
• Avoid products with perfumes, irritants and alcohol

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