Before you purchase any skincare product, be sure you know what skin type you are. This way you will ensure that the products you purchase will work with your skin and not against it. Not sure what type of skin you have? No problem. We’re here to help. We have listed the different skin types so you can purchase the right Skin ^eScentuals‘ products created just for you.

Dry Skin: This type of skin lacks oil and moisture and is prone to flaking and wrinkling. It can also be more sensitive to sunlight and chap easily. It looks fine textured, transparent, patchy and fragile. Tiny expression lines may be obvious.

How to care for Dry skin:

 � Cleansing should be done with a cream-based cleanser by gently massaging it into the skin with light upward and outward strokes. Avoid harsh soaps to prevent loss of natural oils and exposure to sun and air-conditioners which rob the water content of the skin.

 �  Toning, which is an essential follow-up of the cleansing process, removes the last stages of cleanser and dissolves dirt. Use a toner void of strong astringents as they are suitable for oily skin. Rose water is one of the oldest skin fresheners that can be used. 

 � The next step is nourishing the skin with a moisturizer massaged into the skin in an upward and outward motion over the face and chin. The drier your skin, the more generous you should be with your use of moisturizers, either in cream or liquid form. Pay particular attention to the area around the eyes.

 � Moisturizing masques have proven beneficial with this type of skin. They infuse your skin with nourishment - enhancing the look and feel.

Normal Skin: Usually smooth textured and even tones with tiny pores. Normal skin has a balanced oil and water content and feels smooth and velvety.

How to care for Normal skin:

         �� Cleansing the skin with a cream, lotion or milk should be massaged into the skin with a light upward and outward motion.

� Always follow the cleansing routine with toning done with a mild skin freshener. Toning stimulates the blood supply of the skin and gives it a fresh look. It will also rid your skin of the remaining dirt and make up and improve the skin texture.

� Apply a light moisturizer for the daytime. Follow with a creamier moisturizer for bedtime

Oily Skin: In the case of oily skin the sebaceous (oil producing) glands are over active, which makes the face shiny, especially the “T-zone”- nose, forehead and chin. The pores of this skin type are enlarged making it more prone to blackheads, pimples and acne. On the bright side, oily skin types do not tend to wrinkle.

How to care for Oily skin: �

� Oily skin needs special cleansing to keep the pores unclogged. Women with oily skin need to adopt a daily method of cleansing to prevent accumulation of dirt on the skin surface. Wash your skin with a soap or liquid cleanser (medicated, if acne is present) in a circular motion using lukewarm water. Wash for at least one (1) minute.

� Scrubs and masques are particularly helpful with this type of skin. They will help to pull the dirt from your pores, helping them to look less noticeable, and will help to balance the oil production of the sebaceous glands. Do not scrub vigorously! Gently scrub in a circular motion. Use once or twice per week.

� Tone, Tone, Tone – Toners and/or astringents need to be used twice daily to clean the skin. This doesn’t mean your skin needs to be dry and flaky. Overdrying the skin can make skin problems worse. Avoid putting your hands on your face. Products containing Willowbark may prove beneficial for this skin type to help with cell turnover. Licorice Root Extract has been used for lightening scars due to acne, sun damage and age.

� Moisturize. Yes moisturize. You don’t need a heavy cream-based moisturizer. But you do need to nourish your skin.

Combination Skin: In this case different areas of the face exhibit different skin qualities (for example the forehead maybe greasy while the cheeks are dry, may exhibit large pores). It is very common and requires separate treatment for each area. 

How to care for Combination skin:

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� Cleanse with a mild soap or liquid cleanser using a circular upward and outward motion. Scrubs can be used in the oily regions a couple of times a week.

� Tone the entire face with skin tonic paying particular attention to the oily areas.

� Moisturize with a light nourishing lotion in the morning. Choose a skin care product that is not too oily. Before bed follow with a nighttime crème on the dry areas. 

Sensitive Skin: This skin type can be the cause of great annoyance as it can be very itchy and frequently has a burning sensation. This type of skin reacts externally and internally to changes in life. It can be both oily and dry and can be easily disturbed by skin care products  and cosmetics. Sensitive skin tends to go blotchy and have broken veins at the same time. It might show a flushed or reddened look.

How to care for Sensitive skin:

� Depending on your particular situation,  cleansing, toning and moisturizing products need to be used with caution. In general, use mild products free of perfumes, artificial colors and chemicals. If you experience discomfort, see a physician to get a thorough diagnosis before buying any skin care product.

Mature Skin: There is not a certain age we can claim as the start of having mature skin. How fast we get there depends on environmental damage, diet and genetics. Your skin will tell you when you’ve hit this stage by showing signs of increased roughness, wrinkling, irregular pigmentation (coloration) or inelasticity (sagging). For those of us who have hit this stage, there are certain life-changing events that will forever remind us of when we got here –

There was the day your child went off to live the college life,

The day you were told you were going to be a Grandmother (and I don’t mean a really good mom), and

The day we saw how our face looked in the mirror when it was bent forward! You know, when your mouth dropped open and you hurriedly looked around to see if anyone saw that!

 Your skin requires different care as you age. As we grow older our skin doesn't produce new cells at the same pace. Often we develop enlarged pores and the effects of the sun become evident in sunspots, freckles and wrinkles.  Sorry, I’m not here to tell you there is a 24 hr miracle cream out there, but there are some topical products we can use to help the appearance of our skin:

    �  Cleansing should be done with a cream-based cleanser by gently massaging it into the skin with light upward and outward strokes. Avoid harsh soaps to prevent loss of natural oils and exposure to sun and air-conditioners, which rob the water content of the skin.

           �Toning, which is an essential follow-up of the cleansing process, removes the last stages of cleanser and dissolves dirt. Use a toner void of strong astringents as they are suitable for oily skin.

           �Moisturizer should be a staple on your bathroom shelf. Here are some of our suggested natural ingredients to look for in your daily moisturizer: 1Rosewater, for hydration, 2Rosehip Oil, for its toning and wrinkle smoothing effect, 3Grapeseed Oil and/or Vitamin E, both effective against free radicals which prematurely age the skin

                            �Mature skin greatly benefits from moisture infusing masques and exfoliating masques (and/or peels) to help with cell turnover

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 *In 2002, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, more than two million poisonous exposures were reported. The most common cause was ingestion of household products such as cosmetics and personal care products topping the list.