Don’t we all have different skin types? This is, indeed a fact, from one individual with oily skin to the next. The same products may not work in the same manner for everyone. However, the only way to really find out which products work for you is to run them through trial and error. I know that my skin changes from oily to dry throughout the year and I am constantly trying new products until I find the right ones. So, here is a quick summary of some great products for every skin type to help you beat the unpredictable Fall weather.
DRY SKIN
For those with dry skin, you are either genetically dry-skinned or you strip the essential oils from your skin far too often. Sometimes, we wash our faces not knowing that an acidic face wash will react with your skin to remove the wrong oils. Steer clear of acidic face washes if you belong in this skin category. Try gentle face washes like Olay’s “Gentle Foaming Face Wash”. It’s 100% soap free, 100% fragrance free, 100% dye free, 100% oil free, pH balanced and enriched with aloe. Another face wash that tends to work well for dry skin types is the Avène “Cleanance Gel Cleanser”, as it has no soap in its formula.
After a good face washing, it is important to apply moisturizer immediately. This is crucial as the moisture from the rinse is still within your skin and putting a layer of lotion on top will keep in the needed moisture. Lotions that work well for dry skin are Vaseline “Total Moisture Cocoa Radiant” lotion, as it’s a deep conditioning cream. As well, Avon’s “Moisture Therapy Intensive Healing & Repair” cream works wonders . The latter of the two can be applied to extra dry skin for immediate results.
NORMAL SKIN
If you place in this category of skin type, you are an awfully lucky human being. This means that your skin is never too dry or too oily, making you an idol for the rest of us and you can use just about any face wash that you please. A fun one to try is the True Blue Spa “Green Tea Fizzy Foaming Face Mask”. It is a soft face wash that contains green tea extract that will leave your skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated. Because you are so free to try new products, LUSH has some fun face masks that you can try out. My personal favourites are the “Brazened Honey” with lime, ginger and ground almond and “Cupcake” with linseed, fresh mint and rhassoul mud. After any LUSH face mask, your skin will instantly feel cleaner and more stimulated. As for moisturizers, you are also free to choose as your heart desires. Popular lotions are those from Bath and Body Works that are often scented gracefully and “Coco Lotion” from LUSH is one enriched with nutty oils.
OILY SKIN
This is by far the toughest type of skin to deal with, in my opinion. You are constantly trying to look less greasy by applying matte powder, using blotting sheets or washing your face. It’s a hard routine to keep up with, especially when you are in the middle of a presentation, writing an exam or sitting in a 3 hour lecture. So, do you wake up in the morning feeling like an oily mess?
Well these two face washes should do the trick! The Yes To Tomatoes “Clear Skin Oil Control Gel Cleanser” contains salicylic acid, tomato extract, bisabolol and ginger. Also, Neutrogena’s “Deep Clean Shine-Control Cleanser” works to absorb surface oil while also removing dirt and make up. These both leave your skin clear of oil for at least a couple of hours.
For those with blackheads and clogged pores, the previously mentioned face washes are great too. However, there are more specific face washes for you! First off we have the Clean & Clear “Advantage Blackhead Eraser Scrub” that is oil-free and works wonderfully to get rid of blackheads. Second, we have the St. Ives “Apricot Scrub” which does wonders on the skin after a good cleansing.
As per usual, we will moisturize our skin after a good face cleansing. With oily skin, you need to be careful to use a light lotion like Vaseline’s “Total Moisture Aloe Fresh Lotion” that applies easy and absorbs rapidly. Try to stay away from creams and thick lotions that come in tubes, they tend to be rather saturated and will add to the oil on your face.
You can always carry around blotting sheets in your bag, if need be. Pop one out and blot away to temporarily take away the unwanted shine on your face. Baby powder also works to reduce shine on your face, so if you have a travel bottle lying around then put it into your bag.
Best of luck to you and your facial care, hopefully these products work as well for you as they did for me!
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