Skin & Beauty

 

A Guide to Taking Care of Your Skin

From the most up-to-date skin and beauty information, treatments and news as well as inspiring patient stories to the latest advice from experts we're here to ensure you live your best daily.

Your skin type matters

You might suspect that you have oily, dry or sensitive skin but do you know what your skin type is? Knowing your exact skin type will help you when you're next in the aisle of cosmetics. In reality applying the wrong products, or even well-known Internet methods -- to treat your skin type can cause dryness, acne, or any other skin issues.

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The creation of a routine for daily skin care

Whatever your skin type an ongoing skincare routine will allow you to maintain overall health of your skin as well as address specific issues such as scarring, acne, or dark spots. A routine of daily skin care includes four steps that you can perform once each morning and prior to bed.

1. Cleansing: Select an cleanser that won't leave your skin feeling tight after washing. Cleanse your face not more than twice per day, or only once in the case of dry skin and do not wear makeup. Don't wash for that squeaky-clean sensation as this means that the natural oils in your skin are gone. Cleansers that are effective for all types of skin include Cetaphil as well as Banila Clean It Zero Sherbet Cleanser.

2. Serums: A product containing vitamin C, the growth factor or other peptides could be best in the morning under sunblock. In the evening, retinol or prescription retinoids are best. Makeup Artist's Choice offers an efficient vitamin E and C serum as well as Retinol available.

3. Moisturizer For oily skin, you need moisturizing products, but choose one that's light and gel-based. It's also non-comedogenic. It's also not able to block the pores such as CeraVe's face lotion. Dry skin might be benefited by cream-based moisturizers such as MISSHA Super Aqua Cell Renew cream. The majority of brands label their products as cream or gel when they package their products.

4. Sunscreen: Cover your face with sunscreen that has minimum 30 SPF for 15 minutes before going out because it takes a time for sunscreen to activate. Shades with darker skin tones require more protection from sun exposure because hyperpigmentation can be difficult to treat. Consider EltaMD's sunblock that provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB UVB protection. It's suggested by the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Select products that are suitable for the type of skin you have and your sensitivity be sure to read the warnings. Certain products, like prescription retinoids or retinol, are only suitable for use in the evening.

Start with a basic simple routine to observe the way your skin reacts. If you're happy with your routine, you can add other products such as masks, exfoliants or spot treatments that enhance your skin's overall health.

Don't forget to test any new products especially when you suspect you may are prone to skin irritation. This can help you recognize possible allergic reactions.

To test patches for the new product:

Apply a small amount product to your skin, in a small location, like the wrist's inside or the inside of your arm.

Check for 48 hours the reaction.

Examine the area one 96 hours following application to determine if you've had delayed reactions.

An allergic reaction could manifest as redness, irritation, small bumps or itching. If you notice any of these signs, wash the area that you have tested using water and a mild cleanser. Return the product to the store and test a different one that matches your skin type.