December 27th, 2013 • Posted by Esthetics by Liliya Spa and Acne Clinic • Permalink
Taking proper care of your skin will determine how your skin looks and feels. We all want the best looking skin and we all want to age gracefully. It is necessary to use the right products for your particular skin and we have a quick guide to get you started. There are five main skin types - normal, combination, oily, dry and sensitive.
Knowing yours is a vital first step to planning a routine, and choosing which
treatments are best suited to your skin's needs. A visit with our professionals is a sure way to find out, but knowing which of the five basic
categories you fall into can also easily be self-diagnosed.
Normal
If you have a normal complexion, you may consider yourself to be
favored by the skin Gods. Normal skin is the least problematic of the five
types making up the spectrum. A quick study of your skin in the mirror upon
rising in the morning, is unlikely detect any oil; pores are also minimal. Your
skin has an even tone, feels smooth to the touch and has a supple or elastic
consistency. A minimal or basic skin care routine is usually all that's
required to care for normal skin types, and perhaps the best news about normal
skin is that it ages well.
Combination
Because it requires a skin care routine that encompasses both
moisture and oil control, combination skin is one of the hardest types to care
for. If you have combination skin, you are likely to have an oily ‘t-zone'
(forehead, nose and chin) and pores around your nose are likely to be larger
than usual. Around the eyes, and the cheeks are usually dry, and will benefit
from rich moisturizers and creams. Thorough cleansing, and oil control products
should be focused on the t-zone.
Oily
Oily skins are often problematic. Enlarged pores and excess oil on the
forehead, nose, cheeks and chin lead to regular breakouts. Your skin care
regimen should be carefully chosen. A common mistake oily skin types make is
over cleaning, and using harsh cleansers. This constant stripping of the skin
may result in excess oil production. Opt for light, oil free moisturizers,
although, believe it or not, some natural oils actually help to balance oily
complexions. Consult our skin care professionals to find out more. Finally, the
brightest ray of hope for oily skin types is that you age best. Those oils help
to keep wrinkles at bay, so that later in life, you may just wake up with the
skin you've always wanted.
Dry
Dry skin types easily develop fine lines and wrinkles. This skin type is
usually tight and may feel stretched or taught to the touch. Because dry skins
produce insufficient amounts of oil, this skin type lacks the protective
barrier required to protect it from various external elements. Rich and regular
moisturizing is required for dry skin types, and extra caution should be taken
to protect the skin in extreme or severe weather conditions.
Sensitive
The most problematic and fragile of the five skin types, sensitive
skin, is often red, tight and itchy. This skin type is prone to irritation and
breakouts. A great deal of research and care should be taken when planning a
regimen for sensitive skin types, giving care not to use products that
exacerbate your sensitivities. Consulting with our skin care professionals to help you
choose the right products for your skin care routine is highly advised.
Finding a skin care regimen that you're comfortable with and that works can
often be a process of ‘trial and error'. Be sure to visit our aestheticians to discuss your concerns and to get help planning your regime.
Once you find a routine that works for you, be faithful to it, because it just
may be a key component to helping you grow old gracefully.
