Proper Care Of Skin In Simple Steps

Skin Care 

After the skin test, I guess you are aware now of your skin type. Please find below the steps on how to properly care for your type of skin.

Normal Skin:

1. Use any cleanser of your choice once or twice daily.
2. Follow with a toner to ensure that all excess dirt is removed from the skin’s surface.
3. Follow with a light moisturizer that is quickly absorbed by the skin.

Dry Skin:

1. Wash your face no more than twice a day with gentle cleanser formulated specially for dry skin. Washing more often may be drying.
2. Pat your skin dry after washing. Avoid rubbing yourself dry with a towel. This can whisk away essential oils necessary for moisture.
3. Choose a moisturizer with ingredients such as glycerin and alpha hydroxin acids. These ingredients help keep water on the skin and seal moisture.

Oily Skin:

1. Avoid using cleansers that tend to more dry your skin They have opposite effect from what you might expect. As a defense mechanism, skin tends to produce more oil than normal.
2. For softer, smoother skin, use a powerful , deep cleansing mask 2 to 3 times a week to unclog pores and get rid of dead skin cells.

Combination Skin:

1. Cleanse with a facial wash in the morning and use a foaming facial scrub in the evening. A facial scrub will lift dirt and leave you with soft, smooth skin.
2. Use a moisturizer specially intended for combination skin.

At night, apply a dual purpose product that will keep skin moist in dry areas and will keep oil glands at bay.