Now that the sun is shining and the temperatures have (finally!) risen and before we get caught up in the whirlwind of holiday activities, it’s time to take stock and consider our skin strategy for getting through the Summer undamaged! The focus of the blog over the next few months will be on feeding and protecting your skin to avoid sun damage and maintain that healthy glow that we all love. Of course, it’s difficult to do this effectively if you don’t know what your skin type is - it’s amazing how many people use the wrong products for their skin everyday because they don’t understand their skin type.
It goes without saying that products will only yield results if they are right for your skin’s unique needs. So, with the aid of Skinceuticals, this week’s post is a guide to determining your skin type and how to feed it to get the best glow ever!
Dry Skin:
Skin feels and appears smooth, fine grained, often flaked, wrinkled or parched. It can feel tight after washing and tends to roughen in harsh weather. It may be sensitive to reaction and can itch and crack easily. Wrinkles tend to form easily. You have little to no open pores, little elasticity and small wrinkles appear with facial expressions.
Ideal Skincare Regime Gentle Cleanser CE Ferulic Face Cream/Eye Balm, A.G.E Interrupter, A.G.E Eye Complex, Retexturing Activator Advanced UV Defence SPF30 OR Ultra Facial SPF50 OR Sheer Mineral Defense
Combination Skin:
Skin has good elasticity depending on the area of the face. Facial lines may develop around the eye and lip area. Breakouts may occur particularly around t-zone.
Ideal Skincare Regime Simply Clean OR Gentle Cleanser OR Foaming Cleanser Equalizing Toner Phloretin CF OR CE Ferulic OR Serum 10 Phyto +/Eye Cream/Eye Balm Hydrating B5 Advanced UV Defence SPF30 OR Ultra Facial SPF50 OR Sheer Mineral Defense
Dehydrated Skin:
Skin looks very dry but may also be oily. When you look at the skin or slightly stretch it, fine ‘tissue paper’ lines run from pore to pore. May see visible flaking. Degree of oiliness varies. Large pores may exist. Fine, superficial lines or wrinkles form prematurely in entire face. No breakouts occur.
Ideal Skincare Regime Gentle Cleanser CE Ferulic
Face Cream/Eye Balm, A.G.E Interrupter, A.G.E Eye Complex, Retexturing Activator Advanced UV Defence SPF30 OR Ultra Facial SPF50 OR Sheer Mineral Defense
Blemished/Oily Skin:
Many clogged, open pores, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and under the skin infections. Very oily skin. Constant breakouts.
Ideal Skincare Regime Simply Clean OR Foaming Cleanser/Equalizing Toner Blemish & Age Cleansing Gel Blemish & Age Cleansing Solution (Toner) Phloretin CF OR Serum 10 Retexturing Activator Hydrating B5 Blemish & Age Defence Retinol 0.3 or 0.5% Advanced Sun Defense SPF30 or Ultra Facial Defense SPF50 OR Sheer Mineral Defense
Sensitive Skin:
Skin is irritated by cold and wind, or can experience an extreme reaction to the cold. Distended capillaries are visible on cheeks and forehead. Skin can blotch, become flushed or red easily. Skin blushes easily.
Ideal Skincare Regime Gentle Cleanser CE Ferulic OR Serum 10 Face Cream/Eye Balm Phyto Corrective Epidermal Repair Hydrating B5 Physical UV Defense SPF30
Normal Skin:
Velvety, matte-like, good pigmentation, healthy, feels supple and soft. Skin is pink and glowing, neither shiny nor dull, firm to the touch, rarely develops spots, small pore size and very good elasticity.
Ideal Skincare Regime Simply Clean OR Gentle Cleanser OR Foaming Cleanser Equalizing Toner Phloretin CF OR CE Ferulic OR Serum 10 Phyto +/Eye Cream/Eye Balm Hydrating B5 Advanced UV Defence SPF30 OR Ultra Facial SPF50 OR Sheer Mineral Defence.
The Otto Clinic stocks a broad range of Skinceuticals products. If the product you need is not available in-clinic, we can order it for you. If you would like advice on the best non-invasive aesthetic treatments for your skin type, why not book a skin consultation or call us on 061 317678.