What is Recommended for Your Skin Type? Is it Dry? Oily? Combination?
What is recommended for my skin type?
A skin care routine is essential for a beautiful healthy glow. It also prevents sun damage, minimizes wrinkles and fixes you up to be the confident person you are meant to be. You want your skin to look good and feel good. As the weather or seasonal changes occur, you have to adjust and do what it takes to give yourself some extra love. With that said, do remember that diet and exercise should also be considered for clear skin. Eating those french fries may cause you to bloat and/or break out.
Ultimately, you should know your skin type before adapting to your daily, weekly, monthly, skin routine that specifically works for you!
Skin Types: oily, dry, combination, sensitive, and normal
What is an oily skin type?
What is a dry skin type?
What is a combination skin type?
What is a sensitive skin type?
What is a normal skin type?
How Do I know if I have oily skin?
Oily Skin:
Skin is glossy — visible sleep oil on your face
Prone to breakouts
Large visible pores
Oily Skin Recommendations:
Use oil free products
Exfoliate to unclog your pores
Use oil-absorbing clay masks
Clay masks are great for great for acne prone skin. Be sure to use it at least 1x a week. Spot treat your T zone area if you are prone to breakouts in those areas. After you wash off your face mask, be sure to lock in the goodness with moisturizer or a face mask. Aztec Secret — Indian Healing Clay is a great alternative as it is budget friendly and also works on your body. It is versatile as your can mix with water or other liquids such as apple cider vinegar or rose water.
How Do I know if I have dry skin?
Dry Skin:
Skin is flaky — sometimes peeling or looks scaly
Looks dull and feel time
Often red and lacks oil
Dry Skin Recommendations:
Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize
Go for hydrating products
Exfoliate dry outer skin and pamper with masks, serums, etc. to lock in moisture
How Do I know if I have combination skin?
Combination Skin:
Shiny and dry areas
Prone to breakouts
Visible pores
Combination Skin Recommendations:
Spot treat oily areas with clay masks
Apply richer products on dry spots
Follow dry and oily skin regimes- use products for combination skin
How Do I know if I have sensitive skin?
Sensitive Skin:
Skin is red, stings, burns, and/or itches
Prone to irritation
Easily dry
Sensitive Skin Recommendations:
Exfoliate your skin gently
Use natural products and see which soothes your skin
Protect your skin!
With sensitive skins, you want to find products with natural ingredients that aren’t too heavy. The key is to find products with more antioxidants so your you can build a protective layer on your skin without overwhelming it with everything else. If you’re compatible with aloe vera, it’s good to note that the plant makes a great addition to your beauty products. It hydrates your skin without leaving a greasy film that may cause redness and irritation.
How Do I know if I have normal skin?
Normal:
None of the above — no flake, irritation, or dry patches
Little to no breakouts
Invisible pores
Normal Skin Recommendations:
Follow the basic skin care steps
Add antioxidants for extra nourishment
You want to maintain and control your skin and give it some love every now and then. Sheet makes can be used 1–2 times a week. You can find them everywhere nowadays at a great low priced. I do recommend trying a set from your favorite brand as each face mask may have different effects such as brightening, firming, soothing, etc.
