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Before rushing out to spend good money on makeup products, examine
your skin thoroughly as
any skincare products purchased
will be guided by this vital knowledge.
This all may
sound obvious to you but there are so many women who buy
the wrong skincare products. I know from experience. I
have combination skin type. For years I thought the oily side was
greater than my dry patches. Boy, was I wrong. A great dermatologist
finally set me straight and I know use two creams to better control the
dryness (I explain this down the page). Almost by magic, my foundation
didn't "cake" anymore. My skin was properly hydrated. What a
relief!
So I invite
to really assess your skin by following these
steps:
Make sure your face is
clean and
dry.
Take a tissue and press it against the
whole surface of your
face.
Greasy, oily shine all over your face. Excessive oil
production causes pores to clog leading to blackheads, pimples (if
prone) and break outs. Try this mask for oily skin. Try
reducing greasy foods and
switching to healthier options such as salad, protein and fruit.
If your
skin breaks out frequently, you should really consult a dermatologist
and make sure any
makeup product is water- based (try mineral makeups)
Drink more than the recommended 8 glasses of
water per day. Water intake will hydrate your face and help keep
dryness under control. Also, be generous with deeply
nourishing masks, these must become part of your weekly routine.
Combination
skin
This usually means
either a dry face with oily T-zone or oily face with dry T-zone. The
T-zone is the area across your forehead and down your nose which forms
the letter T.
This is the most common skintype. Use combination skin products or you
can use two different creams, a richer one on the dry patches and a
lighter cream on oily spots. This is what I do. The top of my nose is
very dry but the sides are oily so I apply two
creams. I use Oil of
Olaz classic beauty fluid on my oily skin and Oil of Olaz Complete Care
on my dry skin. I find this a good skin care routine for me.
Normal skin
This is the most balanced skin and also the rarest one. Not many women
have this kind of skin. What it means is no oily spots or dry patches.
Normal skins don't break out or have pimples. The skin is of normal
texture.
Other
factors in skin care information
Other
factors can play into skin types, ie, hormones, weather
etc, so for
example, even
though your skin may be "dry" for most of the year, it could change for
short periods of time. The human body is very complex. You'll notice
the difference very easily though
and will be able to quickly modify your skin care
information routine.
And remember,
other than the three types of skin above you
could have sensitive skin too. This could cause
product
reactions such as redness, inflamations etc. If this is your case, you
should consult a dermatologist and look for soothing products (or all
natural products).
I have
sensitive skin which means I can't wear many leading brands.
I spent years as a teenager feeling very discouraged by the kind of skin care information I received. Every time I
tried a different cream, my skin would become irritated and red. And
yes, even some "natural" products. Remember, what I said above: the
human body is very complex. I was
nearly 30 when I discovered that Oil of Olay worked for me. But this is
just my example, it could be different for you. You will have to try
many skincare products before finding the suitable one.
But instead of spending tons of money, here's a little "know your skin"
tip .
Get samples
to
try at home. Use the samples found in fashion magazines
(they
usually come in little pouches on the advertisement pages). This is
what I did when I was looking for the right product for me. And thank
God. If not, I would have spent a fortune!
More questions about great skin care information? No problem! Just use
the form
below to ask me :-)