Skin Care - Learn the Basics

Skin types are unique and react in different wayscontains sunscreen should be used in order to
to weather, environment, and creams and/orcombat dryness. At night a richer cream will
lotions. In order to keep skin healthy and youthfulnourish the skin as you sleep, keeping it smooth,
in appearance it is essential to know your skinsupple and youthful.
type and how to care for it.Dry Skin: A deep penetrating cream will nourish
Most skin care specialists will advise to applythis type of skin. Try an oil-based lotion as an
moisturizers all over the body to nourish the skin.alternative; it will leave the skin silky and smooth.
Top of the list in skin care is sun protection toDry skin is often aggravated by air conditioning,
prevent damage to the delicate skin structure. Awind and sun. Always use extra moisturizers to
few other simple steps will help you care for yourkeep hydrated when exposed to these elements.
particular skin type.Sensitive Skin: This type of skin often needs
Normal Skin: Use a rich cream or lotion tospecial attention. Formulated and medicated
moisturize the skin. Be sure to apply thecreams can be obtained to address specific
moisturizer to the neck and décolleté.individual needs. A visit to a professional will help
Don't forget to moisturize the elbows and knees.evaluate this type of skin and assist in designing a
It's best to apply moisturizers after bathing whileskin care regime that addresses each particular
the skin is still moist for better absorption.case.
Oily Skin: There are already plenty of natural oils·Keep your skin protected from the sun at all
in this skin type, so use a light moisturizer. A bodytimes.
mist spray is also good for oily skin, as it will sit·Drink plenty of water.
gently on the skin, without stimulating the glands·Get lots of sleep.
that product body oils. To avoid breakouts it is·Do not rub the skin - always pat skin dry
important to keep pores from becoming clogged.with a soft towel.
Combination Skin: This type of skin usually refers·Consult your aesthetician or dermatologist
to just the face. The neck however, should notthey can advise youon solutions to most problem
be forgotten. The neck area tends to dry if youskin conditions.
have this type of skin. A light moisturizer that