Skin Type | Cleansing | Toning | Moisturizing: |
Dry skin has a rough texture and may become flaky. There are no shiny areas; in fact, the skin looks dull. Pores tend to be smaller because less oil is produced. Dry skin lacks moisture because skin does not produce enough sebum, the skin lubricating oil. Without adequate moisture, dry skin can easily become chapped. As dry skin ages, it’s more likely than other types to become wrinkly. | use a cream cleanser, a very rich liquid or a moisturizing non-perfumed soap, but rinse off thoroughly. | use a mild alcohol-free toner, rose water, or cool water. | use an enriching, protective cream formula, preferably with an added sunscreen |
Normal skin has an equal balance of water and oil, making it naturally well moisturized. The pores are medium-sized. Although it feels soft and smooth, but occasionally pimples break out particularly around the chin and nose. When you pull the skin away from the bony structure, it springs back to normal position. Lines and wrinkles are appropriate for age. | use a creamy liquid cream cleanser, water-soluble cleanser or gentle facial soap | use a toner with or without alcohol, rose water, or mineral water spray. | use a light cream or lotion preferably with an added sunscreen |
Oily skin has a coarse texture. Usually oily areas tend to shine. Oily skin results from overactive oil glands; the oil helps retain dead skin cells in the hair follicles. Pores tend to be larger. The dead skin cells may darken with exposure to the air, forming blackheads. Often, individuals with oily skin have a tendency to develop acne in their teen and middle years, and overgrown oil glands, or sebaceous hyperplasia, in the middle and late years. | use a light lotion, or a milk cleanser treat severs skin eruptions with a medicated liquid cleanser. | use an alcohol based toner but avoid those that contain simple alcohol such as ethanol, methanol, and isopropyl- these can be harsh and dry out the skin more. | use a light non oily formula, preferably with an added sunscreen; should also be non-comedogenic (it won’t block pores) |
Combination skin is a mixture of dry and oily areas of differing degrees. Usually the T-zone -- the forehead, nose and chin -- is prone to oiliness, whereas the cheeks and neck tend to be dry. More people have combination skin than severely dry or oily skin. Ideally you would need to treat these two areas separately. | use a light lotion, or a milk cleanser treat severs skin eruptions with a medicated liquid cleanser. | use an hypo allergic alcohol free. | use a light non oily formula, preferably with an added sunscreen; should also be non-comedogenic (it won’t block pores) |
Sensitive skin looks clear but easily becomes red and blotchy. It feels hot and gives burning sensation. Reacts when it comes in to contact with an allergic or an irritant, either externally or internally; can develop swelling, bumps under the skin and flakiness. | use a hypo allergic cleanser that is free of possible irritants or allergic substances. Avoid using soap, which can strip away the skin’s protective layer and so make it more sensitive. | use an hypo allergic alcohol free | use a hypo allergic protective with an added sunscreen. block pores) |
Wednesday, 10 August 2011
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