Due to their characteristics, each type of skin requires individual care. But there is still such a thing as the condition of the skin. This is how she feels at the moment. For example, oily skin can have a shiny appearance in the summer and peel in the winter (even oily skin can be dehydrated). Or in one sector problems are identified that are opposite to each other. For example, dry skin with tubercles and uneven color. This means that it is oversaturated with fats. The skin reacts very sensitively to stressful situations, whether it be external factors or our emotional state (tension, nervousness). That is why care for it should not be limited to a classic set of products: day and night creams, tonic and foam for washing. Additional care is needed to eliminate "today's" problems.
Let us consider the types of facial skin and care for it.
Dry and sensitive skin type
Dry skin with a thin horny layer, imperceptible pores, with a pinkish-reddish color, without fatty shine. Such skin is prone to drying (peeling) due to sluggish work of sebaceous glands. Dry skin reacts painfully to too hot or cold climate, glut of creams often change drugs.
If the skin reacts with redness and a rash on one or another drug, then it is a sensitive skin.
In case of improper care, normal skin can also become dry. This is characterized by the same problems, but on a smaller scale. But, as a rule, normal skin tends to dry on average after 40 years due to the weakening of the sebaceous glands.
Dry skin requires careful care. After all, it lacks both fat and moisture. It is very important to react to its "current" state and maintain this balance in the norm.
Care for dry skin
Cleansing
Dry skin is very thin and tender, so discard soap and hard water. It is best to use bottled or distilled water in the morning, and in the evening - cosmetic milk. Apply a small amount of milk on your face, gently massage and rinse with warm water.
Toning
With dry face skin, the use of alcoholic tonic is inadmissible. Alcohol binds the moisture and removes it from the body. In addition, the stratum corneum is destroyed, and the skin begins to peel off. Best suited are non-alcoholic tonic and sprays on thermal water.
Moisturizing and nourishing
As already mentioned, dry skin needs both fat and moisture. Therefore, the day cream should be light in texture, but at the same time it is sufficiently saturated with vitamins, nutrients and moisture. Also, the cream should contain light filters that protect the skin of the face from UV rays. The texture of the night cream should be richer saturated with fats. If the skin is very dry, you can first apply a light hydrogel. Make a choice in favor of creams with ceramides. These fat-like substances significantly improve the retention of moisture.
For additional care, use gommage and creamy masks. Favorably affect the dry skin of the face cosmetic ampoules with biologically active substances. For example, with biogialuronic acid, which contributes to the accumulation of moisture.
Owners of dry skin should avoid chlorinated and sea water, sudden changes in temperature and dry climate, long exposure to the sun without protective equipment.
Sensitive skin differs from dry irritability and susceptibility to external factors and cosmetic preparations. Such signs as reddening, peeling, itching, a feeling of tightness speak of a sensitive type of skin. Proper care of it will help to avoid such problems.
Care for sensitive skin
Cleansing
Since the sensitive skin is very thin, the morning wash with warm water (preferably spring water) will favorably affect its condition. In the evening it is better to wash with milk. It gently cleanses the skin and reduces irritation.
Toning
In the morning and in the evening, refresh the skin with a non-alcoholic tonic or spray on the thermal water.
Moisturizing and nourishing
The main problem in choosing a cream for sensitive skin type is the inability to predict its reaction. It needs not only to nourish and moisturize, the cream should have a soothing effect. Many cosmetic companies produce a separate line specifically for sensitive skin. Such products do not cause allergies, they contain only soothing additives and soft nutrients in the form of light oils, do not contain perfumes.
Girls with sensitive skin type need to be very attentive to its "current" condition. A multi-component care program should be avoided, since irritation may be caused by one of the constituent substances. For example, you can replace the day cream and tonal basis on a light cream with a toning effect. Also avoid long exposure to sunlight (use sunscreen!) Or frost. In periods of increased stress, you should exclude from the diet coffee, black tea, spices. They activate blood circulation, which will lead to the appearance of spots and itching.
Normal skin type
Normal skin type has a smooth relief, smooth healthy color, imperceptible pores. It is fresh and elastic without peeling or pimples, its water-lipid balance is harmonized.
Cosmetologists note that such a skin is a rarity. With proper care, it preserves youth for a long time, and wrinkles appear only after 35-40 years. Such skin reacts normally to temperature changes and other external factors. Care for normal skin is minimized, you just need to maintain her health and elasticity.
Care of a normal skin of the face
Cleansing and toning
Cleansing and tonic means should not overdry the skin. It can be neutral foams for washing and non-alcoholic tonic. Normal skin very quickly restores the protective barrier, so in some cases it is permissible to use baby soap.
Moisturizing and nourishing
Cream for normal skin should not be too greasy. Let it be creams and gels with aloe. They quickly "water" the skin with moisture and give it radiance. On top, it is necessary to apply a moisture-retaining agent with UV filters. This will protect the skin from moisture loss and protect against photoaging.
Combined and oily skin type
The correct signs of a fatty skin type are a thick layer of the epidermis, enlarged pores, uneven relief, unhealthy reddish color, oily shine and foci of inflammation (acne, acne).
Combined skin type has the same signs, but only in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). On the cheeks and temples, usually the skin is normal or dry.
And both types of skin have one plus - they are not subject to wrinkle formation.
Care for combination and oily skin
Cleansing
Cleansing is the most important stage in all care of the combined and fatty type of skin. Because of the active work of sebaceous glands, dust and dirt settle better on such skin. Clogging the pores, they provoke inflammation and lead to the appearance of acne. Therefore, effective care requires funds that will deeply clean the skin. It is advisable to use a special brush or sponge.
Toning
Wipe your face with a non-alcoholic tonic, and apply inflammatory treatment with a tonic with alcohol. Use products containing zinc oxide and salicylic acid. This will help narrow the pores and degrease the skin.
Moisturizing and nourishing
It is best to use light emulsions (hydrogel) with the content of anti-inflammatory additives. They will provide the skin with moisture and remove irritation. If the skin appeared acne, then solve this problem will help extract the tea tree.
To additional care for oily skin of the face are peeling and mask-film. They deeply clean and narrow the pores, smooth out the relief, dissolve the excess of sebum, give a fresh matte look.
For the care of a combined skin type, two sets of products are necessary: for oily and normal skin.
Whichever type of skin you have, proper care of it and tracking of the "current" condition will help to keep it healthy and shining for a long time.