Lotions, serums, sprays, cleansers, exfoliators, the list just GOES ON! With more and more skincare products being stocked on our shelves, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed with where to begin with your skincare regime and what products are suited to your skin type.
Skin type. Let’s talk skin type. Do you struggle with dry, scaly skin? Or perhaps with shiny, oily looking and feeling skin? This is all to do with your skin type! It’s time to unpack our skincare 101: products by skin type below…
DRY SKIN
Dry skin can be caused by an array of factors, two of which include under-active sebaceous glands and the environment around us. To break down the mumble jumble, having under-active sebaceous glands just means that your skin struggles to hold moisture due to a lack of oil resulting in scaly, dry, and itchy skin.
If you have dry skin make sure you keep your skin hydrated regularly with a good moisturiser, drink lots of water and make sure you’re using sunscreen!! Sun exposure tends to aggravate already dry skin.
Skincare products that may assist include…
Moogoo Hyaluronic Acid (2% W/V), Niacinamide (10% w/v) Active Serum 25ml:
Hyaluronic Acid is a holy grail ingredient that can help to relieve dry skin. This Hyaluronic Acid Moogoo serum helps the skin to retain moisture and reduces the appearance of skin blemishes. It can also be used on sensitive, oily, and blemish prone skin.
Moogoo SPF15 Moisturising Day Cream 75g: As mentioned above, it’s important that we protect our skin with sunscreen. This Moogoo Day Cream is full of nourishing oils which can help to hydrate the skin, as well as protecting it from the sun.
Butt Naked Hydrate Hero Thirsty Skin Serum: This serum helps to deeply hydrate and rejuvenate the skin, whilst supporting collagen production through its antioxidant properties. This serum is also great for oily, combination and acne-prone skin.
OILY SKIN
Having oily skin can be caused by having over-active sebaceous glands, resulting in the skin to produce more oil. This can leave skin looking shiny, and pores to be enlarged. Although it’s imperative to keep oily skin hydrated and moisturised with light oil-free moisturises etc, it’s important to stay clear from harsh formulas as this can aggravate the skin!
Skincare products that may assist include…
Butt Naked Cleanse Dust Enzyme Face Cleanser: This cleanser is a gentle powder-to-foamy cleanser which is great for oily, combination and acne-prone skin. it can help to improve skin tone, remove dead skin cells, and moisturise the skin.
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay: Bentonite clay is your new best friend if you struggle with oily skin and enlarged pores. This clay is a deep pore cleaner made with 100% natural calcium bentonite clay which may be helpful in removing oil from the skin’s surface and calming inflamed breakouts.
COMBINATION SKIN
Combination skin is usually characterised by having oily, dry, and normal skin simultaneously. This could mean having an oily t-zone and dryer cheeks. With combination skin, make sure you’re hydrating the skin well but using a gentle cleanser to prevent any further dryness or irritation to the skin.
Skincare products that may assist include…
The Jojoba Company Jojoba Bead Cleanser 125ml: This all natural, 100% clean cleanser, can help to deeply cleanse, soften and exfoliate the skin without drying it out.
Rohr Remedy Rosalina Face Cleanser 250ml: Another great cleanser option is this Rosalina Face Cleanser. It’s gentle, yet powerful on the skin, helping to deep clean pores.
NORMAL SKIN
NORMAL SKINNormal skin is characterised by not being too oily or too dry. Although normal skin can mean the skin has fine pores, no blemishes etc, it’s still important to cleanse and hydrate the skin.
Skincare products that may assist include…
Acure Brightening Cleansing Gel: This cleansing gel is a gentle, nutrient-packed cleanser which can be used to remove dirt, oil, and makeup on all skin types.
Rohr Remedy Lilly Pilly + Omega-3 Face Moisturiser: This moisturiser is a great everyday moisturiser for normal skin. It provides gentle exfoliation which leaves the skin feeling smooth.
Whilst we’re at it we may as well give you a few tips on how to layer your skincare! A general rule of thumb is to always apply your skin care from thinnest to thickest. So, start with your favourite cleansers, then serums, moisturisers and, of course then your SPF!
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