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Guide on Sensitive Skin Care

Morning routine;   Cleanse-use gentle cleanser  Tone-use soothing Toner, alcohol free  Serum-calming Serum that contains aloe Vera or chomomile Moisturize-gentle Moisturizer  Sunscreen-apply spf 30 +, formulated for sensitive skin.  Evening routine : Cleanse - gentle cleanser  Tone Serum Moisturize-rich hydrating night cream  Treatment  Daytime: Patch test - if you are introducing a new product, apply it on a small skin area before applying it on the whole skin Avoid irritants  Midday refresh - Use a soothing face mist to calm your skin General tips; Use products labeled fragrance free  Use lukewarm water for cleansing and avoid hot water  Be gentle with applying skincare products and avoid excess rubbing  Weekly routine: Exfoliate once a week  Use face mask 

Sensitive Skin:

  It generally affects many people. It is characterized by skin that oftenly reacts easily to irritants and can become red, itchy, tight or burning Causes; Genetics-some people are born with more sensitive skin Impared skin barrier  Environmental factors-Dry weather, hot water, harsh soap Allergies  T riggers: Harsh soap or detergents  Sunburn  Extreme temperature  Stress  How to manage it: Use gentle skincare products-use non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic products  Moisturize regularly  Avoid irritants  Use sunscreen of spf +30 or higher(daily)  See dermatologist (if the sensitive skin is severe or not sure what's causing it) 

Guide On Oily Skin Care

  Morning routine Cleanse:use gentle foaming or gel  Toner - Use a clarifying Toner to tighten the pores  Serum-use lightweight Serum(salicylic acid or niacinamide)  Moisturizer-choose an oil free Moisturizer  Sunscreen-apply spf 30+ sunscreen, oil free or mattifying  E vening routine  Remove make-up - Use a gentle makeup remover  Cleanse-wash with gentle foaming or gel  Toner-apply a balancing Toner  Treatment - Use a retinol Serum or treatment  Moisturizer - oil free or night cream gel  Daytime tips  Blot-use blotting papers to absorb excess oil Powder-use oil control powder to mattify skin during the midday  Hydrate-drink enough water  Mist-use a Mattifying face mist  Weekly tips  Exfoliate - to remove dead skin  Use face mask - clay mask  General tips  Choose oil fee or non-comedogenic products Avoid over cleansing or use of harsh products  Take balanced diet and hydrate

Oily Skin

  Oily skin is identified by the excess oil production which causes a shinny or greasy appearance especially on the T-zone(forehead, nose, chin) Characteristic Of Oily skin Enlarged pores-the excess oil and dead skin cells can clog pores making them to appear larger  Acne-more prone to acne breakouts  Shiny or greasy appearance Causes; Genetics.                 Diet  Hormones               Medications Climate                    Using harsh products How to manage it; Wash your face twice a day, with a gentle oil free cleanser  Use blotting papers to absorb excess oil  Choose a light weight and oil free Moisturizer  Exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells and prevent clogged pores  Use product that contain salicylic acid or glycidic acid  Avoid touching your face to prevent bacteria and oils  Watch yo...

Cleaning And Use Of Skin Care Products

  How often should you clean and use skin care products? Daily Basis: Day skin care.            Night skincare                          Face wash                   face wash                             Moisturizer.                    Moisturizer                      Toner                               Toner                          Sunscreen                       Serum                              ...

Types Of Skin

  TYPES OF SKIN ON HUMAN BODY: We have five different types of skin and for one to treat his or her better one needs to know what kind of a skin he or she has.  The different kind of skins are; Normal skin Dry skin                Oily skin Combination skin Sensitive skin Normal skin - smooth, no blemishes, normal skin pores Dry skin-dry and dull, pores are not visible, prone to age line, stretched.  Oily skin-visible enlarged pores, greasy and shinny, frequent acne outbreak.  Combination skin-mild sensitive, cheeks  Sensitive skin - prone to skin allergies, irritation and rashes due to genetic and external factors.