WHAT TYPE OF SKIN DO YOU HAVE?
ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ON THE PROPER CARE OF YOUR FACE & ADVICE FROM DIMITRA KATSAFADOU.
Many of us, when trying to choose the right cosmetic products, often wonder: "What type of skin do I have? Normal, oily, dry or is it mixed?", "Do I have sensitive skin or do I just have dehydrated skin?"
In this article I will give you some useful tips – tips on how to recognize what type of skin you have and what condition your skin may be in at this point in time.
SKIN TYPES
TYPE 1 - Normal skin:
It is a skin without imperfections, naturally hydrated, with normal PH and elasticity. Its texture is smooth and soft while its pores are medium in size. Daily care and adequate hydration even for a normal skin is essential to prevent dehydration and of course premature aging.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF A NORMAL SKIN?
• Gentle with moderate pores, without imperfections
• Smooth texture
• Normal PH and elasticity
TIPS FOR A NORMAL SKIN
• Proper cleansing in the morning and evening with the appropriate facial cleansing products.
• The use of a moisturizing – firming serum and then the appropriate face cream.
• Gentle exfoliation – Peeling about 4 to 5 times a month.
• The daily use of sunscreen regardless of the season.
TYPE 2 - Oily skin:
It is a skin with intense, distinct pores, its feel is rough while presenting intense gloss. An oily skin is prone to acne due to the hypersecretion of sebum, while the color of oily skin is usually pale and dark.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF OILY SKIN?
• Intense, distinct pores.
• Shiny complexion and rough feel.
• Tends to produce excess sebum and is prone to acne.
TIPS FOR OILY SKIN
• Proper cleaning is just as necessary, ideally with products in the form of gels and activated charcoal soap.
• In this type of skin we apply a face cream with a lighter texture so as not to clog the pores.
• Light-shaped peeling is recommended with a gentle scrub as well as cleaning masks.
• A properly cared for oily skin is kept fresh and wrinkle-free (due to the large thickness of the stratum corneum) for a longer period of time compared to a skin that belongs to some other category.
• With the appropriate face cream you will reduce the intense gloss on the face.
TYPE 3 - Dry skin:
It is a skin with a dull appearance, rough texture and small sparse pores (mainly on the nose and chin). At the same time, it is prone to dehydration and creates the feeling of pulling on the skin. Dry skin has no trace of sebum and for this reason it is considered the exact opposite of the oily skin.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF DRY SKIN?
• Dull look
• Rough texture with small sparse pores
• Feeling of pulling on the skin
• It often itches
TIPS FOR DRY SKIN
• Cleansing dry skin should be done with special moisturizing soaps.
• With special face care creams, you can restore skin moisture and strengthen your skin.
• An important role in this type of skin is played by proper nutrition and the amount of water we drink daily.
• Dry skin is more sensitive to the sun and is more prone to the presence of wrinkles. Sunscreen face cream is the most appropriate protection for dry skin.
• The serum - face serum is an ideal supplement before using a moisturizing face cream.
• Ideal are the care products with natural oils that soothe the skin. The most ideal natural oil is Helichrysos which is applied after the evening care, locks moisture and offers elasticity to the skin.
TYPE 4 – Combination skin:
This is the most common type of skin, it can be slightly greasy on the so-called T zone of the face, that is, on the forehead, nose and jaw. However, the remaining areas of the face and especially the cheeks have a tendency to dry out.
Necessary cleaning morning and evening, ideally with products in the form of foam and soap.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF MIXED SKIN?
• Light oiliness in the T-zone of the face
• Shiny skin
• The skin on the cheeks tends to be drier
TIPS FOR COMBINATION SKIN
• Clean your skin in the morning and evening ideally with the right facial cleansing products.
• It is better to use lukewarm water instead of hot or iced water.
• It is a prerequisite to use regularly but in a small amount a proper moisturizing face cream.
• Choose a product specialized for mixed skin.
SKIN CONDITIONS
Sensitive skin:
It is a skin condition that has to do with external influences, such as stress, air and ultraviolet radiation. Light skins, whose appearance is thin and fragile are usually more sensitive. People who have sensitive skin often experience itching and redness. The majority of sensitive skins show pronounced dryness after using inappropriate cosmetic products.
HOW WILL YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN?
• You will start to feel it tighter and more fragile.
• It may be itchy due to dryness.
• It often shows redness.
WHAT CAUSES SKIN SENSITIVITY?
• Ultraviolet radiation.
• The harmful effect of the environment.
• Intense stress and anxiety.
TIPS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
• We always choose mild products to clean our face, such as liquid soap with natural ingredients.
• Avoid rubbing your face vigorously after cleaning, always use a clean towel by dabbing gentle movements.
• We watch our diet which is an important factor that can affect our skin.
Dehydration:
This is yet another skin condition. Dehydrated skins have no moisture at all and as a result their elasticity is lost. Dehydration can appear on any type of skin. The feeling of a dehydrated skin is pulling while its texture will begin to become rough. There may often be a confusion between dehydrated and dry skin. Dehydration is a condition that can also exist in the deeper layers of an oily skin. Dry skin is a skin type. Dehydration lacks water while dry skin lacks sebum.
HOW WILL YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE DEHYDRATED SKIN?
• You will have the feeling of pulling on the skin.
• The texture of your skin will be rough.
• Dehydration is not only a feature of dry skin but can occur in any skin type.
WHAT CAUSES DEHYDRATION IN THE SKIN?
• Solar radiation.
• Lack of water.
• Consumption of alcohol.
• Intense anxiety.
• Inappropriate cosmetic products.
TIPS FOR DEHYDRATED SKIN
• Use a proper moisturizing face cream of rich texture daily.
• Do not omit the moisturizing serum – face serum before using the face cream.
• Try to consume more than 1.5 liters of water per day.
• Avoid washing our face with hot water.
Acne:
Another skin condition that shows unevenness in texture and skin tone. It displays blackheads as well as intense oiliness. The main factors provoking the appearance of acne are hormonal disorders, diet as well as excess sebum secretion. Acne treatment should include deep cleansing with special products for acne and non-comedogenic creams.
HOW WILL YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU HAVE ACNE?
• You will display black spots and some imperfections.
• The texture of your skin will be uneven.
• Your skin will be extremely oily.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF ACNE?
• Hormonal disorders.
• Our diet.
• Excess sebum secretion.
TIPS FOR ACNEIC SKIN
• Daily cleansing of the skin with mild facial cleansers, specialized for oily skin or acne prone skin, to remove oiliness and environmental toxins.
• Regular peeling with products containing salicylic acid that has antibacterial and desiccant action.
• Great care in the make-up products we use not to create greasiness and always remove makeup before we sleep.
Photoaging:
Photoaging is a condition that causes premature aging of the skin due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation. It does not only appear on mature skin but can be seen since the 20s and more clearly show signs and some skin lesions in the 30s. Photoaging makes the skin dry, reduces elasticity and causes the formation of wrinkles as well as discolorations and freckles. In order to restore its protective barrier, the skin needs intensive hydration and nourishment with the appropriate cosmetic products and definitely the use of sun protection all year round.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF PHOTOAGING ON THE SKIN?
• The skin becomes dry and rough.
• The skin loses its elasticity.
• Wrinkles are created and they increase with the dehydration of the skin.
• Discoloration and discoloration of the skin in some areas.
• The appearance of freckles.
WHAT IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF PHOTOAGING?
• Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation, whether it is natural (sun) or artificial (solarium).
TIPS FOR A SKIN WITH PHOTOAGING
• Intensive hydration and nourishment with the appropriate cosmetic products so that the skin can restore its protective barrier.
• Care at home with specialized cosmetics that will contain substances such as vitamin A, C, E and other antioxidant substances such as coenzyme Q10.
• Mesotherapy with the right Derma Roller and face serum.
