How to take care of your skin

Our skin is continuously regenerating itself. It consists of a protective layer of skin cells that continually shed and help in making new cells. Below this epidermis, are the dermis and hypodermis. These two layers produce the oil and collagen, that give your skin support, elasticity, and shine. So taking care of your skin is very important for you. Before spending your money on skin products, it is important to know what kind of skin you have.

Dry Skin ~ If your skin gets strongly dehydrated, and lacks oil, it is considered dry. Dry skin has very less elasticity and is often extremely sensitive to the sun, wind and cold temperatures. To avoid this dryness, you should wash your face once a day with a rich, creamy cleanser and warm water. Rinse with warm water and pat your skin dry. Use toner to help with that tight and flaky feeling of dehydration.

Oily Skin:If your skin is oily, it will shine quite often. The pores are generally clearly visible on oily skin. This kind of skin needs a lot of care. It is more prone to pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads than other skin types. It tends to attract more dirt than dry skin, so wash your face twice a day with a gentle non-foaming cleanser and warm water. Rinse with warm water. Use an alcohol-free, hydrating toner to help remove additional residue. Oil blotting sheets through out the day can help control shine.

Normal Skin: Normal skin is often considered to be Combination skin, but it is not. If your skin is marked by oily skin in the T zone and dry, taut skin on the cheeks, and changes with seasons (dryer in winter, oilier in summer) it is considered normal. Wash your face with cleansers that are designed for your normal/normal-to skin type. Wipe an alcohol free, hydrating toner all over the face. Apply moisturizer more frequently to dry skin.

Sensitive Skin: Sensitive skin can be normal, oily or dry. If your skin has allergic reactions to beauty products and is usually sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold weather, it is sensitive. Sensitivity can show up in rashiness, redness, inflammation, acne, and dilated capillaries. Look for cleansers, toners, makeup, and moisturizers that are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. Cleanse, tone and moisturize with gentle products everyday.Combination Skin: Combination skin is truly two extreme skin types on one face. These situations occur when there is acne and a lot of oil in one area when the rest of the skin is generally not producing oil and dry.