FACE SKIN TYPE

CHARACTERISRIC FEATURES

FACE SKIN CARE TYPS

Normal Skin

This type skin is clear, pimple free, soft, smooth and without any greasy or flaky areas. The skin is neither dry nor greasy. Face appearance is supple and fine.

There pimples might appear before the menstruation because of hormone activity and the sebaceous glands over active as a result. Acne problem never appears.

Some simple procedures that would help you make normal skin silky smooth and glowing.

1)      Use mild baby soap, a mild toner like rose water to clean skin twice daily.

2)      Use night creams to moisturize the face skin every night before sleep for the moisture content balance in the skin.

3)      Use a mild cleanser to keep the pores tight and an alcohol free astringent to remove any traces of cleanser present on the skin.

4)      Keep the face away from the heat of a hair dryer while it using.

5)      Put mild, oil-based moisturizer under makeup to retain surface moisture.

6)      Sunscreen using is very important to prevent any effects of drying and aging.

7)      Once in every two weeks make nondrying facial masks to stimulate the blood circulation and also to maintain the smoothness of the skin.

Dry Skin

Dry skin is more prominent and prone to ageing and other serious problems. Dry skin is looks dull due to fine pores. The tone of the skin is sallow and easily irritated. The skin has a thin and papery texture because of the very fine pores. People having such a skin usually feel the skin very tight after each wash.

1)      Use moisturizer during the day.

2)      Always use a sunscreen of SPF over 30; avoid too much sunlight being.

3)      Use more fruits, yoghurt and vegetables whole grain cereal for food; drink plenty of water (about eight glasses per day).

4)      Use rich night creams for the skin recovery.

5)      Take special care of the delicate skin around the eyes.

6)      Don’t drag the skin while applying or removing make-up, since dry skin tends to wrinkle faster.

Oily Skin

This type of skin is shiny, greasy and usually with acne problem. Large pores and breaking out into spots is the main feature of oily skin. Nevertheless the texture of the skin seems to be coarse and thick too.

1)      Touch your face only with clean hands.

2)      Use an oil-free or water based product for cleansing, toning and moisturizing.

3)      Use the face packs on regular basis.

4)      Exercise regularly.

5)      Reduce stress in your life.

6)      Keep a diet rich in vegetables, salads and whole grains.

7)      Don’t touch or squeeze pimples.

8)      Never go to bed with make-up on.

Combination Skin

The skin is taut and flaky on the cheeks but oily on the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin). After washing some face areas would be smooth where as the other would be dry and rough. In the smooth T-zone pimples may appear. Such a skin type needs the balance between the two skin types (dry and oily).

1)      Use milder cleanser such as deep pore cleanser on the whole face and neck twice a day.

2)      During summer use an antibacterial soap to control the bacterial invasion and to prevent further problems in the T-zone.

3)      Try to moisturize the dry areas.

4)      Use a free of alcohol toner on the oily areas to prevent the skin shining.  Avoid using it in the dry areas.

5)      Use a gel mask that is recommended for a combination skin. Otherwise you may also use a clay mask for the oily areas and a cream mask for dry ones.

6)      Use sunscreen having a minimum of 15 SPF.

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is the most fragile kind of skin type. It is easily irritated with stinging, chafing and even itching.   After each wash the sensitive skin feels dry and itchy at places. It is also prone to break out into pimples.

1)      Use hypo allergic cleansing lotions instead of facial washes and soaps.

2)      Always test a new product on your inner arm before buying.

3)      Change every six months eyeliner and mascara and other bacteria-collecting products.

4)      Check out every cosmetic product for hypo allergic range and keep the use of chemical-based products to a minimum.