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| As you get older the skin begins to produce less of its own natural oils, leaving you susceptible to wrinkles. Following a simple skincare routine you can make sure the skin is kept moisturised and keep those wrinkles at bay. You don't need to use expensive facial products to look after your skin. However, it is important to establish what type of skin you have and use products accordingly. Below are the 5 different skin types and some questions to help you identify which of these skin types you have. |
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| -Do you ever feel a burning or stinging sensation when using any of the following: |
| Suncreams, glycolic acid creams or renewal creams? |
| -Do you burn easily? |
| -Does your skin feel tight or itchy after cleansing? |
| -Do you have eczema? |
| Sensitive skin will become irritated when using certain types of product. Always use products that are fragrance free and for sensitive skin types. |
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| -Do you have patches of flaking skin? |
| -Does your skin often feel tight or stretched especially after washing? |
| -Is your skin often sensitive for periods to certain creams? |
| People with dry skin should avoid using harsh soaps to prevent further loss of natural oils. |
| Air conditioning and sun exposure can also exacerbate dry skin types. |
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| -Your skin is balanced, not too oily or dry? |
| -Generally even skin tone? |
| Normal skin has good elasticity and is smooth and firm. Lucky you. Don’t forget to look after your skin though as it will still see the benefits of a good skincare regime. |
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| -Does your forehead often look shiny? |
| - Do you have a tendency to get spots or blackheads? |
| - Are you prone to sebaceous hyperplasia (yellow or white bumps under the skin)? |
| - Pores are larger and more visible |
| In oily skin the sebaceous glands are producing more oil than is needed making the skin look shiny, however one advantage of oily skin is that it ages more slowly than some other skin types. |
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| -Do you have an oily T-zone? (forehead, chin and nose area) |
| -Do you have normal or dry skin on the cheeks, mouth and neck area? |
| Combination skin is the most common skin type characterised by an oily T-zone. Use product specifically for combination skin or treat the areas separately using oily skin products only on the T-zone |
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| Dry and Sensitive sking |
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1. Cleanse using a cleanser designed specifically for sensitive skin and fragrance free
2. Gently dry your skin
3. Do not use toner
4. Apply a moisturising suncream |
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1. Cleanse using same cleanser as above
2. Apply night cream |
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| Normal skin |
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1. Wash with a foaming cleanser using gentle sweeping motions not powerful rotary motions.
2. Dry
3. Apply SPF15 charged moisturiser |
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1. Wash with a foaming cleanser using gentle sweeping motions not powerful rotary motions.
2. Dry
3. Apply a Retin-A cream for 10 minutes
4. Moisturise
5. Brightening radiance cream |
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| Combination Skin |
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1. Wash with foaming cleanser using gentle sweeping motions not powerful rotary motions.
2. Pat face dry
3. Apply oil control day cream
4. Allow to dry
5. Apply a SPF15 charged day cream |
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1. Wash with same cleanser as in the morning using gentle sweeping motions not powerful rotary motions.
2. Pat skin dry
3. Apply night cream |
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| For Oily Skin |
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1. Wash with foaming cleanser for oily skin using gentle sweeping motions not powerful rotary motions.
2. Apply an oil-free SPF15 day cream |
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1. Use the same foaming cleanser as in the morning using gentle sweeping motions not powerful rotary motions.
2. Apply sebum control cleanser
3. Apply night cream |
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