WHAT'S YOUR SKIN TYPE?

To all my Bella's that read my previous post of the top 5 foundations for oily skins and the top 5 foundations for dry skins; this will help you determine exactly what skin type you have. If you didn't read my previous posts please do and this current post will help you understand more about what type of skin you do have. Knowing your skin type will help in so many ways from buying the best moisturizes to the best foundations and concealers for your skin. For those of you  that are a little confused to what skin type you really do have this post will help you determine your skin type. Your skin type can change over time. Younger people are likely to have normal skin type then older people. Skin Types vary depending on the factors like: water content, oil (lipid) content, and sensitivity level. Water content helps with your skin's comfort and elasticity and oil content affects your skin's softness level.

There are 5 different skin types:

1. Oily Skin
2. Dry Skin
3. Combination Skin
4. Normal Skin
5. Sensitive skin

 Tips that will help your skin stay healthier no matter what skin type you have:

• Don't smoke (Of course!)
• Moisturize your skin (Day and night)
• Wash your skin thoroughly every day (Day and night)
• Never wear makeup to bed (This will clog up your pores!)
• Stay hydrated (Drink lots of water this will affect your skins comfort and elasticity!)
• Use sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.
• Avoid direct sunlight and wear a hat and sunglasses. 

OILY SKIN TYPE

Oiliness on the skin can produce:

• Blackheads, pimples, or other blemishes
• Enlarged pores
• Dull or shiny, thick complexion

Having an oily skin can change from time to time during the weather change or time of year. Some things can cause you to have an oily skin such as:

• Stress
• Puberty
• The heat or humidity
• Touching your face with dirty hands frequently

Toning down your oily skin can be easy just follow these simple steps:

1. Wash your skin thoroughly every day (Twice a day- day and night)
2. Do not use a scrub! Use a more gentle cleanser (Scrubbing will make your skin worst)
3. Look for products that wont clog up your pores.
4. Do not pop, squeeze or pick on your pimples!
5. Carry blotting paper inside your bag. This will help you tone down the oils through out your day.

DRY SKIN TYPE 

Dry skin can produce:

• Flakiness
• Red patches or redness
• Shows more of the fine lines
• Pores appear more visible
• Rough or dull complection
• Has little elasticity due to lack of natural oils the skin produce 

When dry skin is exposed to anything that makes it worst the skin can peel, itch, crack, look irritated and even inflamed. Dry skin can be caused by:

• Aging
• Genetic
• Weather change (climate)
• UV radiation
• Long, hot showers
• Some cosmetics and cleansers
• Medication (anything new you are taking that you notice your skin too dry)

Things that will help you with your dry skin are:

1.  Use rich moisturizers after each bath (creams and ointments may be best)
2. Take less time on the shower
3. Use humidifier 
4. Leave the A/C on cooler settings
5. Do not scrub!
6. Use gentle cleansers

COMBINATION SKIN TYPES

Combination skin produces:

• Blackheads
• Blemishes
• Shiny skin
• Dilated pores

Combination skin types can be normal in some areas and oily or dry in other areas of the skin. The T-zone is the area that combination skin most appears. To help prevent some areas of the skin that are oilier or dryer you can take the steps to help you shown on the dry or oily skin types above.

NORMAL SKIN TYPES

Normal skin has:

• No sensitivity
• None of very few imperfections or blemishes
• Barely any pores
• A radiant complection

You are super lucky if you have this skin type. Although due to weather or climate changes you can get dryness or oiliness in some areas. Don't panic just follow the step to prevent or read about what causes these things to the skin above on the dry or oily skin types to help you.

SENSITIVE SKIN TYPES

Sensitive skin produces:

• Dryness
• Burning feeling
• Itching
• Redness
• Flakiness

Last but not least sensitive skin! If you have sensitive skin there is gotta be something you are doing differently that has caused this. If you find a cleaner that works for you stick to it because if you go jumping around on products you might lose money because you skin can only take so much. Find out what is triggering the sensitivity so you can avoid it. Usually having sensitive skin is in response to particular skin care products or cosmetics. Here is a quiz I found on real beauty website that you can play with to help you determine your skin type as well.



There you have it Bellas, determining your skin type is very important. You can prevent so many things that help you look radiant and healthier. If you use any products that you feel helps you best with your skin type please leave me a comment below so we can spread the word to others that have the same skin type as you do! Hope you all enjoyed this post and if you have any question please feel free to email me at B-BellabyCamie@live.com or leave questions on comment box below. Always remember every Bella needs BEAUTY, Stay Beautiful!!!

 

Love Always,
Camie


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