How does it behave when it’s hot and humid or chilly and dry outside? What ingredients does it crave? These are all important questions because finding the right skin care products is the first step toward building a better skincare routine. Think of it as finding your skin’s soul mate. It could take a lot of trial and error at first, but if you know your skin well, you’ll be less likely to end up with a bad breakout.
“The same product on two different skin types may react completely differently,” “This is why it’s important to identify your skin type and which treatments and products are right for your skin. You don’t want your product to make your condition worse.”
If you aren’t 100 percent sure what type your skin falls under, don’t worry. I’ve broken it down so you can get to know your skin a little bit better.
Normal
Skin with almost no sensitivity, dryness, or oiliness.
Lucky you! Your skin can tolerate pretty much everything.
Dry
Rough texture, dull color, and tightness after cleansing are your top concerns.
Your Skin’s BFF: Creamy Cleansers, Hydrating Boosters, Rich Moisturizers, and Face Oils.
Keywords to Look For: Hydrating, Cream/Creamy, Alcohol-Free, Soap-Free.
Ingredients to Watch Out For Alcohol, Retinol, Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide
Oily
More frequent acne breakouts, visible pores, and shine are your top concerns.
Your Skin’s BFF: Foaming or Gel Cleansers, Chemical Exfoliants, Oil-Free Moisturizers, Clay Masks.
Keywords to Look For: Mattifying, Oil-Free, Non Comedogenic.
Combination
Your skin is dry in some areas and oily in others (mainly the T-zone).
Your Skin’s BFF: Toners, Spot Treatments, Blotting Papers, Multiple Masks.
Keywords to Look For: Balancing, Non-Drying, Non Comedogenic.
Ingredients to Watch Out For Alcohol, Retinol, Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide.
Sensitive
Your skin tends to react to skin care products with redness, burning, or acne.
Your Skin’s BFF: Calming Mists (Thermal Spring Waters) and soothing Botanical Oils (like aloe and chamomile).
Keywords to Look For: Calm, Mild, Hypoallergenic.
Ingredients to Watch Out
For: Perfumes, Fragrances, Preservatives
Ingredients to Watch Out For Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Alcohol.
Sometimes your skin type varies according to the season or geographical location. In that case, you don’t need to switch up your entire regimen each season. A few tweaks here and there should be enough. For example, if your skin is typically normal
but turns oily in the summer, you may want to switch to a foaming cleanser or a lighter moisturizer. As
I explore the different parts of your new skincare regimen, I’ll offer a few product recommendations based on your skin type.
In What Order Should You Apply Your Products?
Applying your skin care products in the proper order ensures that your skin receives the full benefits of each product. An easy rule of thumb to follow is to apply your products with the thinnest consistency to the thickest or from liquid to oil.
During the day, most experts recommend a simple cleanser-toner-light moisturizer/day cream-sunscreen routine. At night, that’s when you load up on skincare actives. Here’s what I will recommend:
Day:
STEP ONE: Cleanser
STEP TWO: Toner
STEP THREE: Moisturizer or Day Cream
STEP FOUR: Sunscreen
NIGHT:
STEP ONE: Cleanser
STEP TWO: Toner
STEP THREE: Spot treatment
STEP FOUR: Serum
STEP FIVE: Eye Cream
STEP SIX: Moisturizer, Night Cream, Face oil
Your 20s
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR SKIN:
You might not be worried about wrinkles just yet, and your ready for anything attitude means you might be overlooking some easy skin care basics. But caring for your skin properly in your 20s can pay off in the years to come.
WHAT TO DO: The best thing you can do for your skin in your 20s is to focus on prevention. As a first line of defense, wear sunscreen suited for your skin type whenever you go out even during winter. If you want to stay ahead of the anti-aging game, opt for an antioxidant or a low-dose retinol two or three nights a week to help undo some sun damage and boost cell turnover.
Your 30s
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR SKIN:
When you’re at the peak of your career, managing your diet and stress levels and making time for proper sleep and exercise may be the farthest things from your mind and your skin is likely to show it.
Uneven texture and tone, visible pores, a few fine lines and an overall lackluster appearance blame these on the slowdown of cellular turnover, reduced oil production and weakened defenses against the effects
of stress and environmental damage. Some people may also start seeing the first signs of damage, usually in the form of fine lines around the eyes.
WHAT TO DO: There really is no shortcut to great skin other than a healthy lifestyle. But when life happens, it’s better to equip yourself with a solid routine. For crow’s feet, reach for an eye cream to prevent them from progressing. Or, better yet, try to use your facial products around your eyes, including your sunscreen. Most people seem to avoid this area, but if your skin can tolerate it (be sure to moisturize and not overdo it), go for it. You can also start incorporating gentle exfoliators to refine your pores and even out your skin’s tone and texture. If you haven’t done so yet, incorporate antioxidants and retinol into your routine to speed up cell turnover and help repair damage.
Your 40s
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR SKIN:
You’re finally comfortable in your skin, but you’re not quite ready to start looking like your mother. In your 40s, a lifetime of environmental assaults, gravity and the natural aging process lead to the breakdown of collagen and elastin beneath the skin’s surface. This is why you may be seeing an increase in wrinkles and a decrease in skin firmness.
WHAT TO DO: The good news is that skin care doesn’t have to get more complicated over time as long as you use products geared toward your skin’s needs. Seek serums designed for your specific aging concerns, and continue to make moisturizing and exfoliating a priority to restore your youthful glow.
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