PART 2: Caring for Your Specific Skin-Type

Now that we know what type of skin we have, let’s learn how to care for our skin!

Caring for your NORMAL skin

Always remove your make-up. It’s unhygenic to go to bed with your make-up still on. Applying make-up ontop of make-up is kind of gross, too!
Cleanse your skin on a daily basis.
Massage the wash on your face to work up a lather. Massaging your face will lead to a more rosy complexion.
Rinse your face with clean water.
Pat your face dry on a clean towel. Rubbing can cause wrinkling.
After washing, tone your face.
After toning, be sure to moisturize! Dot the moisturizer on your face with your (CLEAN!) fingers, massage it into your face (GENTLY!)

Caring for your OILY skin

This skin-type is most prone to acne. Be gentle and don’t treat your skin too harsh.
Be sure to use a cleanser that is gentle and will cleanse oils from your skin and unclog your pores but it shouldn’t dry out your skin, either.
Water is key. It will help your skin remain soft.
Be sure to remove any and all make-up.
For the eyes, use a non-oily eye make-up remover. Use a cotton ball to remove the make-up. Hold the cotton ball over your (CLOSED) eyes for a few seconds, so that it’s able to dissolve the make-up.
To wash your face, use tepid water and a foaming facial wash. Don’t use a bar of soap, it will strip away your skin’s natural moisture. Rinse with warm water.
Tone your face, as it refreshes and cools your skin.
Your oily skin still needs moisturizer! Choose a light moisturizer that is made of a watery fluid.
Once you massage the moisturizer into your face, let the skin absorb it for a few moments, then remove the excess moisturizer with a tissue by dabbing it on your face.
To improve your skin, you need to control excess oil and improve the skin moisture levels.

Caring for your DRY skin

You need to retain and restore the moisture in your skin.
Remove make-up with an oil-based make-up remover. Do not use it excessively, it will irritate your skin.
To wash your face, use a creamy (or milky) cleanser. Leave it on for a few moments then remove it with a cotton pad, using upward motions. Splash some water on your face to remove any excess cleanser.
If your skin is extremely dry, avoid using a toner. Otherwise, choose a toner that is alcohol-free.
Use a thick, creamy moisturizer and massage it in with your fingers. Give your skin time to absorb the moisturizer before applying make-up.

Caring for your COMBINATION skin

Caring for this type of skin is a little tricky. The oily parts need to be treated the same as oily skin and the dry parts need to be treated like dry skin.
To know which parts are oily and which are dry, wash your face with a foaming cleanser. Do not apply any toner or moisturizer for about half-hour. Press a tissue to your face, the pieces that come back looking greasy are the oily skin areas.
Use an oil-based make-up remover.
For the morning, use a lathering cleanser. Focus on the oily parts of your skin. Rinse with cool water.
In the evening, choose a creamy cleanser. This time, focus on the dry areas of your skin. Massage it in well and remove it with cotton pads. You don’t need to rinse.
To tone on your oily skin, use a stronger toner. To tone on your dry skin, use an alcohol free toner.
In the day, use a light moisturizer and at night, use a rich night cream. Focus on the dry areas and remove any excess moisturizer on the oily areas.

Caring for your SENSITIVE skin

Use extra gentle skin care products, like hypoallergenic products because they are not made with any common irritants.
Avoid scented products.
Moisturize your skin well because dryness can make your skin even more uncomfortable.
Choose a make-up remover made for sensitive skin.
Avoid soaps and facial washes, these will increase your skins sensitivity. You’ll need a hypoallergenic, light cleansing lotion.
Avoid toners completely. To freshen up your skin, use warm water and lightly, pat dry your face. Rubbing will cause irritation.
Moisturizing is key. This will form a protective barrier against irritants.

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