Determining the best way to care for your skin can seem so complicated. What products are best? Which should you avoid? What if you have issues that are difficult to tackle? Let’s start with how to determine your skin care type!
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Dry Skin
How to know: Dry skin is characterized by a lack of natural oils and moisture within the skin. Lightly dry skin may be noticeable due to tightness and dullness of the skin whereas individuals with more heavily dry skin may experience flaking, redness, and/or irritation.
If you notice any of these conditions, your skin type may be dry.
What to do: Hydration is key! Dry skin is lacking moisture, so the most basic skincare would include a serum and moisturizer.
Oily Skin
How to know: If your skin type is oily, it is the opposite of dry skin. If your skin produces an excess of oil, it may appear shiny on the forehead and nose, be prone to acne or pimples, or you may notice larger pores.
Skin that has these conditions can be considered oily. An easy way to test for oily skin is to use a blotting sheet on the nose, forehead, chin, and cheeks about ten minutes after washing the face.
What to do: Revitalize your routine! Exfoliation and skin toner are key aspects of balancing oily skin.
Combination Skin
How to know: Sometimes, it can be difficult to discern your particular skin type. You may ask, “How do I know my skin type if different parts of my face seem so different?” and it might be because you have combination skin. Typically, a face with combination skin will have dry cheeks but an oily T-zone. The T-zone includes the forehead, nose, and chin.
If both dry and oily characteristics are present, it may indicate combination skin.
What to do: This skin type is a bit trickier than others. With careful balancing of products such as gel-based moisturizers and non-drying toners, combination skin can be healthy.
Normal Skin
How to Know: If you do not fit into any of the above categories, and your skin is overall clear, smooth, and does not react negatively to new products, you likely have normal skin. Normal skin usually only needs brightening to achieve a glow and most individuals with this skin type focus on anti-aging.
What to do: A medium weight moisturizer is best for normal skin. Maintaining collagen will help with anti-aging, so any product focused on collagen will be beneficial.
Just a reminder — all skin types need daily sunscreen! To protect skin from premature aging, dark spots, and general wear, always finish your skincare routine with a layer of sunscreen.
If you feel overwhelmed with the concept of skin care, but know you need additional help, reach out to Advanced Skin Therapy of Smokey Point. They offer free consultations. Their goal is to help you navigate your skin care worries. They are a medical spa that sticks to non-invasive services and products. They won’t present you with a huge plan that will cost you thousands of dollars. They want to help you with a simple solution that is affordable. Their consultations will answer your questions, and allow them to advise on the products you are using and the best ways to care for your skin or tackle any issues you may face! Give them a call at 360-651-8343!
Advanced Skin Therapy of Smokey Point is an advanced aesthetics day spa and skin spa specializing in anti-aging. We combine cutting-edge technology, powerful performance ingredients, and licensed expertise to give you affordable and truly amazing results.
