Your SKINTYPE!
Your skin type REALLY matters!
You may think you have dry, oily, or sensitized skin, but do you really know your skin type? Knowing your real skin type can help the next time you’re shopping for skincare products. The wrong skincare could cause you more harm than good.
It’s important to build a daily skin care routine
No matter what your skin type is, a daily skin care routine can help you maintain overall skin health and improve specific concerns like acne, scarring, and dark spots, rosacea, pigmentation and more. A daily skin care routine has four basic steps you can do once in the morning and once before you sleep.
- Cleansing:
Choose a cleanser that doesn’t leave your skin tight after washing. Clean your face no more than twice a day, or just once, if you have dry skin and don’t wear makeup. Avoid washing for that squeaky-clean feeling because that means your skin’s natural oils are gone.
- Serums:
A booster serum with vitamins or growth factors or peptides would be better in the morning, under sunscreen.
- Moisturizer:
Moisturise your skin during the day and night.
- Protection:
Protection comes in many forms eg. sunscreen, exfoliants and gels.
Choose products that fit your skin type and sensitivity, and remember to read the labels. Some products, should only be applied at night.
Tips for all skin types
- Stay hydrated.
- Change pillow cases at least once a week.
- Wash or wrap up hair before bed.
- Wear sunscreen every day and apply 15 minutes before going out.
- Start with a basic and simple routine to see how your skin reacts. Once you’re comfortable, you can then add extra products such as exfoliants, masks, and spot treatments to boost your skin’s health.
- And don’t forget to patch test new products, especially if you suspect you have sensitive skin. This can help you identify potential allergic reactions.