How to recognize your skin type and care for it?

Skin care is an art and a science, but don’t be intimidated: i believe in simplicity and using the most pure, raw, alive ingredients. The trick to caring for your skin is knowing your skin type, because understanding means you can find the right products that work for you and combat potential issues without causing more problems and i am always happy to help and create your best skin ever routine.

Make it easy, healthy and effective, that’s what will make us actually follow it and see results. And it is always an inside and outside job- a combination of how we feed our body and how we treat our skin.

Normal Skin

How to Tell if You Have Normal Skin

You don’t experience many breakouts. Your skin doesn’t tend to react to new products or weather changes. You don’t feel like your skin is dry or too shining. Your skin is firm, with minimal fine lines and wrinkles.

Though it is sounds ideal, i believe it is not a real “skin type” since our skin and skin care routine change with seasons, age etc. and that’s why i will combine it with the combination skin soon…

Skin Care Tips

Lucky you! With normal skin, you experience almost no sensitivity, dryness or oiliness. Your skin can tolerate most ingredients, and it says as well a lot about your balanced nutrition and lifestyle.  In any case still make sure to clean your skin gently, use a refreshing moist water and a cream with mineral sun protection.

Combination Skin

How to Tell if You Have Combination Skin

If you’re having trouble figuring out what type of skin you have, it’s likely combination, which is actually the ideal skin type!. Is your skin dry in certain areas, while oily in others? Combination skin is most easily defined by an oily T-zone (the strip across the forehead and the line down the nose) and dry or normal skin on the rest of the face.

Skin Care Tips

You’ll want to stay away from the harsh ingredients such as alcohol-based products and use a suitable natural ones.

The name of the game with combination skin is balance. Isolate problem areas with spot treatments (for example green clay for oily areas, pink clay for dry areas )and use natural toners or balancing cream to even out the skin.

 

Acne-Prone Skin

How to Tell if You Have Acne-Prone Skin

If you get frequent breakouts (or ones that just never seem to go away), you likely have acne-prone skin. This means that your pores tend to clog easily, making you more susceptible to whiteheads, blackheads or pustules than other skin types. You can have oily or dry skin and be prone to acne. It is super important to maintain a cleansing facial routine every 4-6 weeks to remove and open the cloged pores.

Important Note: Blemishes on your skin might not necessarily be acne. In fact, a common skin concern called rosacea because it can cause acne-like symptoms it can be confusing. Other symptoms of this condition include flushing, prominent blood vessels, thickened skin and stinging or burning. (If this sounds more like your skin, skip down to the “Sensitive” section instead.)

Skin Care Tips

Use cleansers specifically formulated to treat acne, as well as exfoliants and moisturizers that will help minimize breakouts.

Acne recommended treatments: Cleansing facial, Led light therapy and acupuncture. 

 

Sensitive Skin

How to Tell if You Have Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin might be caused by genetics, allergies or environmental factors. Signs of this skin type include:

  • Skin that flushes easily
  • Frequent rashes and bumps
  • Stinging or burning after using a skin care product
  • Negative reaction to fragrance
  • Patches of dry, flaky, irritated skin

Skin Care Tips

You need to be careful when choosing cosmetics, as you’re more prone to irritation, redness, stinging, burning or acne breakouts. Avoid fragrances and irritants like alcohol or antibacterial ingredients. Look for Natural products with calming, healing or anti-inflammatory properties. Sometimes, using the wrong products can cause your skin to become sensitized, even if your skin type isn’t truly sensitive.

Pure Sensitive Skin Face Cream includes Calendula, butters and oils to calm your skin and treat irritations.

 

Oily Skin

How to Tell if You Have Oily Skin

Your skin always seems to be glowing. You’re likely no stranger to blotting sheets or mattifying powders. You might find that makeup and skin care products don’t always stay put like you’d want them to.

Skin Care Tips

With oily skin, shine control is a top concern. Although there are benefits to having oily skin (like fewer wrinkles!), you should avoid ingredients like mineral oil, petrolatum and alcohol (well, every one should avoid these…) and choose cream based on gels, suitable cleanser and toner. As well exfoliants and clay mask . Be sure not to over-wash your face, as drying out your pores can cause them to produce even more oil to compensate.

 

Dry/Dehydrated Skin

How to Tell if You Have Dry Skin

Dryness and dehydration are actually two separate concerns, but they have very similar symptoms. Here’s how to identify them in your skin:

  • Dryness is caused by a lack of oil in the skin. Symptoms include flakiness, sensitivity, itchiness and cracks. It may be caused by lifestyle and environmental factors or a chronic condition (in case of eczema or related conditions).
  • Dehydration is the result of your skin not retaining enough moisture. Your skin may be feel tight, have a papery appearance or show small, fine lines when your skin is pinched together.

Skin Care Tips

To care for dry skin, you’ll want to seal in moisture by applying a rich moisturizer like the Ultra Rich  or The Mature Skin face creams, several times each day—especially after washing your hands or bathing. Try to keep the air in your home warm and moist to help heal. Use only natural soaps, both skin and body and avoid alcohol contained products. switch your alcohol based toner to a flower water based one.

And maintain a regular facial routine to nourish and supple your skin.

If your skin is dehydrated, on the other hand, be sure to look for  products contain hydrating ingredients:

And of course be sure you’re drinking enough water each day and eat food with high water percentages!

COnfused? I am more then happy to help you create your routine, and for any skin type, it is important to maintain a regular professional natural facial, and i am welcoming you to relax, recharge and get pampered at Pure Natural Salon.