Basic Skin Care

When we understand basic knowledge about Skin Care, it allows us to take better care of ourselves and our skin. In this post I will address the 4 main skin types and how to take proper care so your skin is balanced, smooth and has a healthy vibrant tone.

There are 4 main skin types:

• Normal
• Dry
• Combination
• Oily

 NORMAL SKIN

This type is in good condition and has sufficient supply of sebum (oil) and water. Skin feels smooth, comfortable and gives a radiant appearance. 

This type of skin type is best maintained with natural extracts that continues to sooth the skin. Young teens to those in early 20's when not exposing skin to the sun can actually maintain this normal skin long into their 20's and 30's.

DRY SKIIN

This type of skin lacks sebum (oil)  that lubricates the skin. This skin type will have small invisible pores, tight, rough skin that is thin, delicate and lackluster. This skin type NEEDS products that replace and replenish moisture as well as to help stimulate circulation giving the skin a healthy glow.

Dry skin needs proper moisturizers and treatments that support the skin on a cellular level.

COMBINATION SKIN 

Combination skin has exactly what it means, both oily and dry areas on the face specifically nose, forehead and chin, while possibly the cheeks being dry.

This type of skin needs products to balance it and that means minimizing oil and delivering hydration. Advance anti-aging and acne skin care should be part of the skin care regime.

OILY SKIN

This type of skin is caused by an over production of sebum (oil). You will see medium to large pores, breakouts and clogged pores as a result.

This skin type needs products that control and minimize oil secretions, as well as to fight bacteria that leads to breakouts.

There is another category that many woman experience and that is SENSITIVE SKIN.
Signs are:

• thin and delicate 
• is very reactive
• red or blotchy

The skin is more fragile and may irritate from temperature changes, seasonal changes, skin care products, spicy foods or alchol.

Sensitive skin requires special attention and its recommended to consult your make up adviser.
Feel free to take our skin care analysis to better understand what you need.

What type do you have and how are you balancing your skin's appearance?

Quote for a Great Day Ahead....

Why indulge in negativity, when you use your positive energy for a better brighter day?

What do you do to get yourself back on a positive track?
Listen to your favorite music?
Read a book?
Go for a walk?
Play with your cat or dog (or both)?
Close your eyes and think of someone special?

 What ever you find that gives that good feeling inside (they call that Love, by the way!) take a couple of moments and use that energy to get you back on track and make the rest of the or evening better for yourself and those around you.

Have a fantastic day everyone!

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