Skincare is a vital phase of health and beauty that comprises of taking care of your skin through various dry exercises and products. It plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy, radiant and preventing issues like acne, dryness, pigmentation or pre-mature aging.

A good skincare routine typically includes cleansing, exfoliation, moisturizing and protecting the skin from the sun.

Understanding your skin type and using suitable products can help you to achieve a clear, healthy and glowing skin.

Skincare is not only about appearance but also about nourishing and protecting your body’s largest organ.

TYPES OF SKIN:

The most common 5 types of skin are:

• Dry
• Oily
• Combination
• Normal
• Sensitive

• Dry Skin:

Dry skin is kind of skin that doesn’t have enough moisture in, that keep it feeling soft and gentle.

HOW TO IDENTIFY DRY SKIN?

It seems flaky, little dull, tight and dehydrated.

WHAT CAUSE DRY SKIN?

Taking long, hot showers or baths. Too much scrubbing can make your skin dry. Bathing more than once a day can remove natural oils from the skin too. Also living in cold and windy conditions make your skin dry.

HOW TO DEAL WITH DRY SKIN?

1. Use 5-10 min baths and showers daily to hydrate your skin.
2. Use good quality body oils and moisturizers to keep all body moisturized and hydrated.
3. Use an ointment or a cream instead of a lotion.
4. Wear comfy, soft or cozy cloths to avoid irritation and allergies.
5. Keep your self warm.

• OILY SKIN:

Oily skin contains glands which produce sebum in excessive amount. Oil is vital which keeps skin healthy, too much can lead to clogged pores and acne though.

 HOW TO IDENTIFY OILY SKIN?

Oily skin always looks shiny, you have breakouts regular or often, your skin has clogged or open pores that are the oilier parts of the face.

 WHAT CAUSE OILY SKIN?

Stress can cause oily skin, using too many skincare products, washing your face too often, skipping moisturizer, and fluctuating hormones can cause oily skin.

 HOW TO CONTROL OILY SKIN:

1. Wash your face in the morning, evening and after exercise.
2. Choose skincare products that suits your skin or are oil free.
3. Use foaming face wash, and gently cleanse your face.
4. Avoid products that are oil-based.
5. Use a good moisturizer daily.
6. Use a good sunscreen outdoors.

• COMBINATION SKIN:

Combination skin is a mixture of oily and dry skin. The T-zone (area that involves forehead, nose and chin) of your face is usually oily and more prone to blemishes and breakouts, pores become enlarge. In contrast, the cheeks are dry.

 CAUSES OF COMBINATION SKIN:

Causes of combination skin depends on stress, hormones, diet and lifestyle.

 HOW TO DEAL WITH COMBINATION SKIN:

1. Do cleansing every day in morning and night.
2. Use a toner once a morning and at night.
3. Exfoliate your skin gently 2-3 times a week.
4. Moisturize your skin morning and evening.
5. Use a face oil and give a massage for 5-7 min at night.
6. Use a good quality sunscreen in the morning.
7. Use a mask weekly.

Make it a habit to do these steps daily if you have a combination skin type.

• NORMAL SKIN:

Normal skin type is kinda balance of skin types neither too dry nor oily, sensitive or combination.

 HOW TO IDENTIFY NORMAL SKIN TYPE:

If your skin feels light, fresh, hydrated and comfy, but not oily. Having small pores, smooth texture. You are likely to have a normal skin type.

 HOW TO TREAT NORMAL SKIN:

1. Use a cleanser
2. Exfoliate once or twice a week
3. A good moisturizer
4. Use sunscreen with SPF 50 or greater
5. Eat healthy diet
6. Don’t take stress
7. Treat your skin gently.

•   SENSITIVE SKIN:

Skin of sensitive skinned people looks like red, pigmented, itchy, and swollen. Skin looks burned, crack, hard. Rashes or hives.

 CAUSES OF SENSITIVE SKIN:

Using harsh chemicals soaps, laundry detergents, fragrances, perfumes and skin care products.

HOW TO TREAT SENSITIVE SKIN:

1. Avoid taking hot showers
2. Use body wash, face wash, moisturizers, and sunscreen that are formulated for sensitive skin and suitable for you.
3. Avoid perfumes
4. Avoid scented products and laundry detergent

CONCLUSION

These are the types of skin their causes, identifications and treatments. If you know your skin type apply these methods to improve or enhance your skin health. In case of any serious problem consult your doctor or dermatologist urgent.

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