HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE

 

  Skin care has evolved in recent times everybody is interested in skin care, and wants to pick a routine that will help to keep their skin healthy and beautiful. But don't know what how to go about it, I have written tips, tricks and some things to avoid when caring for your skin.

    I know things can be stressful as life has it ups and downs, and people forget to care for themselves least of all their skin. A beautiful dress and makeup will be noticed on a beautiful skin, we should not look like our bag of problems.

   After knowing  and determining your skin type You need to know how to care for your skin. The time for skin care might not be enough but find a perfect routine and time for your skin . You can do the basics and leave intensive skin care for the weekends. 

 The skin type will determine the skin care routine. However, there are some products that is used by all skin types.

CARE FOR OILY SKIN 

Caring for oily skin can be easily done by doing the following.

• Drink a lot of water, water is essential for every body but for oily skin it helps to flush out toxins in the in the body.

• Eat more boiled foods at least a week in every month. As it helps to restore your PH balance.

• Wash your face at least twice a day.

•       Steam your face to open your pore. once a week so as not to burn your face

• Cleanse your face twice a day ( Day time and Night time) with a perfume free cleanser.

• When choosing a cleanser go for the ones with salicylic acid, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide.

•  Do not over scrub your skin  as it will inflame your skin and cause oil production.

• Use a gel moisturizer when choosing a moisturizer.

• Use a good powder to help reduce and absorb the oil.

• Use a clay mask at least once a week.

CARE FOR DRY SKIN 

Dry skin can be caused by genetics, exposure to harsh weather, nutrient deficiencies and so o. Lack of proper care of your skin can lead to creaks in the skin. Dry skin can be uncomfortable and unattractive but with proper care dry skin can be maintained .such as

• Exfoliating Your skin to remove dead cells when exfoliating do so in circular motion there are different exfoliate you can choose from you could even make your own.

• Moisturising is essential for this skin type.

• Eat a lot of vegetables and fruits ( everybody should do these)

• Avoid caffeine and Alcohol as they cause dehydration.

• Use sunscreen 

• Use an Avocado oil moisturizer.

• Avoid Alcohol based cleansers and Toners 

CARE FOR NORMAL SKIN 

This skin type is unproblematic, and they suffer from little breakouts caused by stress or hormones. Not because they do not have problem you should not take care of it quite the contrary. 

• Use a gentle cleanser and toner regular basis.

• Use a gel mask once a week to keep skin supply and to keep dry skin away 

• Moisturizer your skin day and night to prevent it from drying out

• Exfoliate to remove dead cells 

• Wash your skin twice a day

• Do not tan your skin .

• Night creams and oils help to repair cells damage

CARE FOR COMBINATION SKIN 

Choosing a product that is suitable for these skin type can be tasking as you need to take care of both the oily part and dry part. Some people buy two or more products for these skin types. 

• Use an oil free moisturizer. 

• Wear a sunscreen it is essential for this skin type 

• Use a glycerin based toner as it will not strip out your natural oil.

• Avoid using eye creams.

• Antioxidants products are great for these skin types.

• Avoid Alcohol based products

• When using a cleanser use on the T-zone of your face I recommend a mild cleanser.

CARE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN 

  Sensitive skin is the most problematic skin type that react to almost everything.

• Use product that are fragrance and dye free as the can cause sensation to the skin.

• Avoid products with to much chemical.

• Avoid oil based makeup.

• Don’t steam too often.

• Don’t have long hot steaming baths.

• Use moisturisers that have natural ingredients twice daily.

• Don’t use a lot product at the Same time.

CARE FOR MATURE SKIN 

Mature skin tends to look drier due to the skin sebum slowing down taking care of mature skin is not so complicated 

• Take more vitamin A retinol is found in vitamin A which will help reduce the effects of aging.

• More moisturising should be encouraged as the skin tends to become drier.

• Niacinamide which is found in Vitamin B is great for aging skin.

• Light makeup should be used by this skin type.

• Eat more vegetables and fruits.

• Cleans your skin especially to clean makeup.

• Exfoliating the skin is necessary. 

CARE FOR ACNE PRONE 

    Caring for acne skin is similar to caring for oily skin.

• Cleansing  is key for this skin type. 

• Avoid using harsh soaps.

• When you are suffering from acne flare ups avoid wearing heavy makeup that clogs the skin pores such as foundation, blushes or powder.

• Use mild shampoo and conditioner on your hair to avoid further irritation. 

• Avoid using oils, chemicals and fragrance on your hair when your suffering from breakouts ( I usually suffer from breakouts immediately I make my hair if you do to comment below).

• Buy products with salicylic acid not only to exfoliating the face. It also helps to reduce and get rid of bacterial.

 Remember water is everybody's best friend and fruits to I personally like natural vitamins but you can take a good vitamin supplement.

   Exfoliating,Cleansing and moisturizing is great for all skin but should be done in moderation for some certain skin types. I hope with these tips you get the results you hope for.

  " Remember patience is a virtue", be  patient as you wait to see results 

    Much love🥰