The older I get, the more conscientious I become regarding my skin care. I have been blessed with good skin; not perfect skin by any stretch of the imagination, but healthy skin free of any major blemish. However, as I age, I discover that it isn’t as easy to take care of my skin as it once was. I know that problem isn’t unique to me so I’d like to share some of what I have learned about skin care.
What skin type are you?
There are hundreds of wonderful cleansers, creams, scrubs, pastes, and liquids on the market today. The problem is that many of us don’t know which ones are appropriate for our skin type. So let’s begin at the beginning. To determine your skin type, wash your face and gently pat it dry. Do not moisturize or apply makeup or any other type of product for a period of three to five hours. It is important to let your skin “rest” for this period of time.
After a minimum of three hours have passed, press a tissue to your face at the forehead, nose, and cheek areas. If the tissue remains oil free and your skin doesn’t appear flaky or feel tight, then your skin type is most likely normal. If the tissue is oil free but your skin feels tight or flaky, then chances are good that your skin type is dry. If oil comes off on the tissue on the cheek area, then your skin is oily. If oil comes off on the forehead and/or nose area, then you have what is known as combination skin or an oily T-zone.
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