We all have a skin type and it important to know what your skin type is in order to control and look after your skin correctly.
We have provided explanations of the most common skin types below so that you can identify yours and learn the correct products to use to make sure you look and feel gorgeous in your skin every day!
Here are some common skin issues that women have to deal with on a daily basis and how you can combat it.
ROSACEA:
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that makes your face turn red and may cause swelling and skin sores that look like acne. It is caused by swelling of blood vessels just under your skin. It is a harmless condition but causes many people to be self conscious or embarrassed. If you have Rosacea you should avoid sun exposure and use sunscreen everyday.
BioNike Defence Rosys R225
Payot Cream no2 R320
Nimue Reduct Derma Balm R125
DRY SKIN:
Dry skin is very common. It can be uncomfortable as it causes the skin to feel tight is sometimes even painful or itchy.
The good news is that most causes for dry skin are external. With careful skincare you can usually control the problem – and don’t forget to drink lots of water.
Help control the signs of Rosacea with the Following Products:
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Balm Balm Little Miracle Rosehip Serum R279.00
BioNike Proxera Relipidizing Gel R149.95
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Premier Intense Moisture and Renewal Activation Cream and Overnight Regeneration Cream R765
Innoxa Rich Nourishing Night Treatment R149.95
OILY SKIN:
Oily skin is caused by over active sebaceous glands that produce a substance called sebum, a naturally healthy skin lubricant. When the skin produces excessive sebum it becomes heavy and thick in texture. Oily skin is shiny and prone to pimples, blemishes and blackheads
The plus side to having oily skin is that you will be less prone to wrinkles.
When using skincare products to control oily skin, one should use products that remove the excess surface sebum
Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Daily Scrub and Neutrogena Visibly Clear Wash R74.95 each
Johnson and Johnson oil balancing night cream R54.95
Yardley oatmeal cleansing gel R69.95
SENSITIVE SKIN:
Sensitive skin is more of a condition than an actual skin type. With sensitive skin you may experience redness, pustules, bumps, and sometimes erosions. However, many individuals consider themselves to have sensitive skin because they experience stinging, burning, redness or tightness from using the incorrect products.
Be careful when choosing the correct skincare products for your sensitive skin. choosing the right sensitive skin care product. To provide the best sensitive skin care, you need an overall approach to providing the best possible care.
Innoxa Skin Sensitive Gentle Triple -Action Gel Cleanser R79.95
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser R240
Maria Galland Special Cream For Sensitive Skin R630
Almay Sensitive Care Toner & Almay Sensitive Care Cleanser R165 each
Almay Sensitive Care moisture Lotion R255
COMBINATION:
This skin type tends towards dryness on the cheeks while being oily in the t-zone. The T-Zone is generally oilier than the rest of your face because it has a higher percentage of oil glands and tends towards blackheads whiteheads, redness and breakouts.
Yves Rocher Gentle exfoliating cleanser R95
Johnson’s Daily Essentials Light Day Fluid R54.95
Johnson’s Daily Essentials Gel Wash R43.95
Placecol Cleansing Emulsion R155