People with different skin types have different skin care focuses and skin care product choices. A wide range of skin care products, if used incorrectly, may damage the skin barrier and cause many skin problems. Therefore, it is particularly important to choose a skin care plan that suits your skin type.
Characteristics of oily skin:
The skin surface is greasy and shiny, especially the T-zone where the forehead and nose are located, and the skin is prone to large pores. Because of excessive sebum secretion, acne, blackheads and other problems often occur.
How to care for oily skin:
- Use mild cleansing products. Although oily skin is oily, you should also pay attention not to over-clean, because excessive cleaning will stimulate the sebaceous glands to secrete more vigorously, which can easily lead to a vicious cycle of more oily the cleaner you clean.
- If you are used to using lotion, you can use lotion containing anti-inflammatory ingredients, or use oil-removing and anti-acne toner to tighten the hair follicles and keep the skin clean and refreshed.
- Oil-controlling and moisturizing lotions are also necessary. Although oily skin does not need to pay too much attention to moisturizing, if the weather is dry or the skin is tight, you can use some refreshing moisturizers.
- Exfoliate regularly. Don't exfoliate too often. Just once or twice a month at most.
Characteristics of dry skin:
Dry skin has a very obvious characteristic, that is, the skin is dry, the stratum corneum has low water content, it is easy to dry and peel, the skin color is darker, but the pores are relatively small. It will feel dry after cleansing. Without moisturizing products, the skin will feel tight and uncomfortable, and it will be easy to get stuck after makeup.
Dry skin care methods:
- Use moisturizing products, you can occasionally apply a moisturizing mask. Note that the mask should not be used every day. 1-3 times a week is a better frequency. Too frequent may cause damage to the skin barrier function. 2. Remember! Hydrate first and then moisturize. Be sure to apply moisturizer in time after using lotion, otherwise the moisture on the surface of the skin will be lost quickly, and your moisturizing will be in vain.
Characteristics of neutral skin:
In my opinion, neutral skin is the best type of skin. It is smooth, tender, soft, elastic, rosy and shiny, with small pores and not easy to lose makeup. It is simply the most ideal skin condition in the hearts of fairies.
Normal skin care:
- Neutral skin does not require special care, but there is one thing. Neutral skin will be a little oily in summer, but a little dry in winter, so you should choose moisturizing or oil-inhibiting products according to the season.
- For cleansing, just choose a mild type. Clean once in the morning and evening every day. Remember to exfoliate regularly, about once a month.
Characteristics of mixed skin:
As the name suggests, mixed skin means that the skin on the face is somewhat dry and somewhat oily. In most cases, the skin characteristics are oily in the T zone and dry on the cheeks. Mixed skin care:
- In fact, it is rare to have skin that is extremely oily in the T zone and extremely dry on the cheeks. If you are this type, I really feel sorry for your RMB because you have to choose different products to care for different areas.
- Most people with mixed skin types have uneven distribution of dryness and oiliness on their faces. In this case, it is recommended to focus on skin care with a more severe degree.
Characteristics of sensitive skin: Sensitive skin is a highly intolerant skin condition with a thin stratum corneum, which is easily stimulated by external stimuli and causes symptoms such as stinging, burning, tightness, itching, etc. The skin will have symptoms such as slight desquamation, plateau redness and dryness.
Care for sensitive skin:
- Sensitive skin should pay attention to hydration and moisturizing, use skin care products that can enhance skin immunity, especially products that can enhance the skin barrier and repair the stratum corneum.
- The selection of skin care products should also be particularly rigorous. Gentle and non-irritating is a must. It is best to choose special skin care products for sensitive skin.
- Use cleansing masks with caution, because cleansing masks will contain certain exfoliating ingredients to a certain extent, so use them with caution for sensitive skin.
Oily skin
Oily skin usually means that the skin has a stronger ability to lock in moisture. Your moisturizing steps can be much simpler than those with dry skin. Your skin care points are mainly moisturizers, supplemented by some lightweight, oily skin-friendly oils. Another great one-step product is a silicone-containing cream. Look for products that have dimethicone or dimethicone crosspolymer high on the ingredient list for a lightweight, no-burden hydration feel.
Dry Skin
Product stacking is your best bet! Use multiple products at the same time to meet your skin's changing needs.
Moisturizer: Start with a serum that's hydrating. While ingredients like hyaluronic acid are very popular, we recommend using a serum that contains multiple moisturizers rather than just one specific ingredient.
Moisturizer: Use a lotion or cream with an occlusive agent like mineral oil, petrolatum, or shea butter that's relatively high on the ingredient list (3rd to 5th).
Ointment/Vaseline Jelly: Keep one in hand to address the occasional dry spot here and there
Sensitive Skin
Rule 1: Keep your skincare regimen minimal and start with "one moisturizer." More products mean more potential irritation.
Rule 2: Look for ingredients that maintain the skin barrier. Ingredients that mimic lipids, such as ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids, can help you better moisturize and return your skin to its normal state. Ceramides in particular can strengthen the skin barrier, help the skin retain moisture, and even protect the skin from external environmental damage. Studies have shown that ceramides are even beneficial for people with eczema and psoriasis (please consult a dermatologist for details). It is also a good idea to add soothing ingredients to moisturizers.
