Skin is the largest organ of the body, but we often tend to neglect it. Keeping our skin healthy and clean should be a priority. Developing a skin care routine is an important process. The way we care for our skin should depend on the type of skin we have and the way it reacts towards outside conditions.
Besides health, aesthetics and beauty are another reason to pay close attention to your skin care routine. Each skin type requires different treatments to look its best and be at its clearest. Paying attention to what your individual skin type needs will keep it looking fresh and beautiful.
The benefits of a personalized skin care routine are astounding, which is why new skin care products and product lines are always being developed to suit everyone's needs and desires.
Skin care is currently a fad in pop culture, and for all the right reasons. It is heavily promoted by celebrities, YouTubers, and beauty experts alike. With the information in this article, you will be able to learn about your skin and build your skin care routine, so that you, too, can achieve the flawless skin that everyone is raving about!
Skin Types
There are various kinds of skin, and your skin may not even rigidly fit into one of these categories, or it might even fit into a few of them. The goal isn't just to identify your skin as one particular group, but just to pay attention to its characteristics.
There are some telltale signs to figuring out which skin type you have. Feel your skin. Is it oily, dry, textured, bumpy, etc.? Look at your skin. Do you have blackheads, large pores, acne, etc.? What are some of the things that you notice when examining your skin?
Also, pay attention to how your skin reacts to outside influences. Does your skin get red easily? Do you have adverse reactions to harsh weather conditions or certain products? How does your skin change and how often does it change?
Asking yourself some of these questions will help you begin to identify your skin type. There are six general skin types and then two additional skin characteristics. Take a look at our lists below to see which one(s) you fit based off of your skin types and features.
Normal Skin
Normal skin refers to a skin type that isn’t too heavily defined by a particular characteristic, it just is the way it is. Normal skin is typically less problematic. There tend to be small pores, good circulation, and a good balance between oils and dryness.
Having a normal skin type also means that your skin isn't very problematic. There isn't a particular problem area that needs to be treated. All that needs to be done is maintenance.
Characteristics Of Normal Skin
Normal skin may be an easier skin type to deal with, but that doesn't mean your skin shouldn't be treated at all. Even if your skin doesn't tend to be problematic, it still needs to be taken care of to remain healthy and youthful. Here are some skin care items to try if you have healthy skin:
Normal Skin Routine
Oily Skin
Oily skin sounds just like its name—it tends to get very oily quickly. The build up of oil can sometimes lead to breakouts, blemishes, or texture. Pores on oily skin tend to appear larger as well.
Having oily skin means that you may need oil-controlling products. You may have oily skin if your face is constantly shiny, your makeup breaks up or sweats off, you have blemishes, or excess oil comes off of your face when you blot with a tissue.
You can also have specific facial areas that are oilier than others.
Characteristics Of Oily Skin
Oily skin can occur for a variety of reasons. It may be due to hormones, puberty, weather, or just be your natural, genetic skin type. There are many ways to control oil on the face.
Oily Skin Routine
Some people with oily skin tend to believe that washing your face excessively will remove the oil. However, this can backfire. If your skin senses that it is being stripped of natural oils, it may create even more than before. The same thing can happen if you neglect to use moisturizer.
Dry Skin
Dry skin may be flaky, tight, or dull. It can be uncomfortable, itchy, or even red. In severe cases, it may even crack. The most important thing with dry skin is getting adequate moisture.
Characteristics Of Dry Skin
Dry skin can be caused by the weather, irritation, aging, or genetics. Moisturizing your skin is the best way to maintain a healthy balance of skin oils.
Dry Skin Routine
Combination Skin
You guessed it—combo skin is a mixture of more than one skin type! Combination skin usually consists of dry skin and oily skin mixed, depending on the location on your face. Most people with a combo skin type tend to have an oily t-zone and more dehydrated skin everywhere else.
Characteristics Of Combination Skin
Combination Skin Routine
Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin typically reacts to its environment. It can aggravate easily, causing patches, dry spots, acne, or more. Your skin may respond to harsh chemicals, weather types, certain facial products, as well as stress.
Sensitive skin can be caused by allergies, eczema, skin problems, or genetics.
Characteristics Of Sensitive Skin
Sensitive Skin Routine
Sometimes the best thing to do for sensitive skin is to pay attention to what you put on it. This will keep any irritation and outbreaks from occurring.
Acne-prone Skin
People with acne-prone skin tend to experience regular breakouts. If you have acne-prone skin, your breakouts may be triggered by certain products, foods, weather, or have breakouts that seem random, but are due to hormonal changes.
Acne-PRONE Skin Characteristics
Acne-PRONE Skin Routine
Skin Characteristics: Mature & Weather Damaged
Mature or weather-damaged skin may present itself with sunspots, wrinkles, or fine lines. To help, use high SPF protection, moisturizers, day creams & night creams, and products with antioxidants and anti-aging properties.
Steamers For Skin
Skin facial steamers help give your pores a deep clean. This cleaning method is suitable for all skin types, and it is an excellent way to get your skin clean and back on track to looking great.
Skin steamers work by dilating your pores and removing excess dirt and oils. This can help prevent acne, sensitivity, and oily skin. Skin steamers can also contribute to restoring healthy oils to dry skin.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many ways that you can care for your skin, and all of these methods depend on your skin type.
Identifying your skin type is the first step towards healthier skin.
