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.