There are three main categories of skin conditions. These conditions are comprised of oily, dry, and combination. The symptoms are different for each condition and it would be best to learn how to treat them separately.
The Need to Know About Dry Skin
Dry skin is caused by a lack of moisture in the outermost layer of the skin. Natural lipids, or fatty substances, are what consist of this skin layer. They keep in moisture thereby leaving the skin soft and supple. These substances locking in moisture can be removed resulting in dry skin that has symptoms such as fine lines or cracks, a feeling of skin tightness, and a rough rather than a smooth texture. In extreme cases deep fissures may pop out that have the potential to bleed.
Here are some tips to help prevent this from happening. Our best tip is to moisturize daily. Best to pat yourself lightly when drying off after showering. Apply the moisturizer with upward strokes all over your face and neck when your skin is still damp. We recommend that your baths be short and with water that is lukewarm. As relaxing as they are, long, hot baths remove the skin’s natural moisture barriers that are so important in preventing dry skin.
The Need to Know About Oily Skin
Sebaceous glands in the skin producing an excessive amount of skin oil, or sebum, are what cause oily skin. These glands are most found in the neck, face, chest and back regions. These oils under normal levels are essential for healthy skin. It is when they are overproduced we get the oily skin symptoms of shininess, pimples and blemishes.
The best way to treat oily skin is to be able to remove the excess oil while leaving intact those fatty acids that help maintain the proper functioning and protection of our skin. How to do this is through gentle cleansing. It is best to avoid soap as it is prone to stripping the skin of its natural oils. One would be best with a cleanser that has a low pH level and does not cause skin irritation. There is no reason to overdo it. Washing oily skin effectively can be done with just two cleansing sessions a day.
The Need to Know About Combination Skin
Combination skin is the third main skin condition. As the name says, this condition involves a mixture of both oily and dry skin affecting different parts of the body. Mainly this condition causes oily areas to be found along what’s called the T-zone. This zone covers the forehead running down through the nose, mouth, and chin. What is mainly found along this area is the presence of skin that is overly shiny, a greasy appearance, and the abundance of pimples and/or blackheads. The other sections of the face are known to have a feeling of tightness after washing your skin. They will appear flaky and have a rough texture.
How then to treat correctly this tricky skin condition? The best first step is to wash with a gentle, water-soluble cleanser that leaves your skin without feelings of dryness or tightness. Mildly foaming or gel-based cleansers are known to work the best for combination skin. A necessity for proper cleansing of this skin type is to avoid bar soap. They clog pores and overly dry the skin. One should apply a sunscreen with UVA-protecting ingredients everyday. Using a skin treatment product like a moisturizer full of antioxidants and containing ingredients that resemble the function of healthy skin is the best way to tackle the dry sections. Oily skin products that are irritant-free and are pH-correct are recommended to be applied at least once daily. Facial skin products that have benzoyl peroxide are advised to be applied topically if one is prone to blemishes as part of their combination condition.
Of all the skincare products on the market, there is one that can be applied to all these skin conditions. BIOSKINFORTE consists of a potent skin regeneration serum made by a living creature that has the most powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and sebum regulation botanicals. It is a natural skin care product that uses all natural ingredients to treat the symptoms in all combination, dry and oily skin conditions.
- Judy Aulin