5 Most Common Skin Types & Suitable Products
There are 5 main categories
Dry | Oily | Normal | Combination | Sensitive
By knowing what skin type you have, you are half way towards gainer a better complexion.
So, now which products to choose?
Dry Skin
Obviously with a dry complexion we need to ensure it is nourished and hydrated, this will help create a barrier to protect the skin from harsh environmental elements.
Routine
Gentle cream cleanser, it will not be harsh or remove the essential oils you have in your skin.
Gentle toner
Rich moisturiser should be considered to help keep your skin feeling comfortable and protected.
Daytime: Broad spectrum SPF
Oily Skin
With an oily complexion, the opposite of dry skin is true. The skin's sebaceous glands are producing too much oil so the aim of the game here is to help cleanse the oil away and clear the pore pathway but without being overly harsh.
Routine
Gel based cleanser is useful to help this
A salicylic based toner
Oil free or non-cosmogenic (non-pore blocking) moisturiser
Daytime: Broad spectrum SPF
Normal Skin
With normal skin it's a safe bet to take a middle of the road approach.
Routine
Gentle cleaner
Mild toner
Non- cosmogenic moisturiser
Daytime: Broad spectrum SPF
Combination Skin
With combination skin, there are areas on the face that need to be treated separately. The T-zone across the forehead and down the nose, tend to be oily whilst the rest of the face is either normal or dry.
Routine
Gel based cleanser
A salicylic based toner applied to the T-zone only
Non-cosmogenic moisturiser applied to the whole face and neck
Daytime: Broad spectrum SPF
Sensitive Skin
Skin can be sensitive for several reasons but symptoms can show up as dryness, redness, itching or burning. Avoiding perfumed or fragranced products can be beneficial.
Two types of skin concerns associated with sensitive skin include:
Acne
The skin over produces oils which blocks the pores leading to overgrowth of bacteria leading to breakouts.
Specific treatment for acne can include:
Salicyclic acid
Retinoids
Benzoyl Peroxide
Antibiotics
Tea tree oil
Rosacea
This is a common skin concern and can present as reoccurring flushing like you have done an intense work out, bumps and pimples which may sting, intense redness like a sunburn and visible blood vessels.Specific treatment is needed to help with rosacea. Left untreated the condition can worsen.
Rosacea can be managed with an individual programme but it is advised to seek early help.