Our facial skin care is very important to retaining the soft, supple, young-looking skin we desire.  There are many products on the market today and, if you choose the wrong one, you could totally destroy your beauty skin care treatments.  Here is a facial skin care guide you can follow:

Oily Skin – One thing to remember, having oily skin doesn’t mean it’s dirty, it means your oil glands are over-producing sebum, which can be caused by scrubbing your skin too harshly or using harsh soaps, which strip the skin of its natural oils.  Try using an oil-free gel or foaming cleanser, which will remove excess oil and dirt without dehydrating the skin.  If your face still feels oily after that, try steaming your face by filling a bowl with 3 cups of boiling water and adding 5 drops of your favorite essential oil.  Drape a towel over your head and the bowl and let the steam work for about 5-10 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

Dry Skin – Use a rich, cream-based cleanser containing emollients like fatty acids or glycerin.  After rinsing, pat dry with a soft washcloth, and leave your skin slightly damp.  If your skin is super-dry and flaky, try a tissue-off cleanser, it will leave a thin layer of moisture on the skin.

Combination Skin – Stick to cleansers formulated specifically for combination skin.  These ultra-gentle cleansers will help balance your complexion, prepping it for your skin care moisturizer cream.

Sensitive Skin – Look for a thin cleansing lotion that is hypoallergenic, allergy-tested, or fragrance free.  But, keep in mind that “fragrance free” can be tricky.  Just because the cleanser doesn’t have fragrance added to it, doesn’t mean it’s without a distinct scent.  You should try the cleanser only on your neck for a few days; if it irritates it, try something even milder.  Here’s a guide to mild ingredients:

Moisturizers – Olive oil, shea butter, avocado oil, honey, milk
Skin-Soothers – Aloe vera, lavender, chamomile, geranium, green tea
Oil-Fighters – Tea tree oil, citrus (lemon, orange, bergamot), ylang-ylang, rosemary

Normal Skin – The great thing about normal skin is you don’t need to look for a formula that fixes anything!  Try an SPF-infused cream cleanser or a pack of disposable cleansing cloths for normal skin.

Hyperpigmented Skin – The best cleansers for you are those that exfoliate, because they slough-off the top layer of skin, along with dark marks.  Avoid cleansers containing manual exfoliators like micro-beads, salts, and ground nuts as they can cause irritation.  Instead, look for those containing glycolic acid, which cleanse your skin gently.

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