Guide to choose skincare product

In today’s market, you can see the tons of beauty products with varieties of brand and choosing the right product might be quite difficult for you.

But, don’t worry here is a quick guide and some tips to choose the right products.

Know your skin type

What is your skin type? Have you ever bought the product according to your skin type? This is the most important matter to be considered before buying a product. Knowing your skin type and following the correct skin care routine can actually help you to get beautiful and glowing skin. Not only that, but you can save your money by investing on the right product.

To find your actual skin type, wash your face with clean water, remove your entire make up and then wait for an hour to see your skin condition. You may fall under any of the categories.

Normal- People under this category have supple, smooth, well and even skin tone.

Oily- People under this category have greasy skin, large pores on nose area and have shiny looking skin.

Dry- If your skin looks dry, feels tight, have dry patches and have lack of natural oil then you have dry skin.   

Combination- If you have all the above mixed elements, then you have combination skin. This type of skin has only T-zone and other parts normal to dry.

Sensitive skin:  If you have irritated and highly chemical reacted skin, then you have sensitive skin.

Acne-prone skin: People under this category have pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and have large pores on their skin.

Choose the product

Now, after you finally know your skin type, follow these routine while grabbing a product.

Normal skin – If you have normal skin, you are the lucky one, since you don’t have to be too much attentive while buying a product. Just pick a product that is for normal or all skin types.

Oily skin- If you have oily skin, use oil free product and better exfoliate your skin twice a week to give excess facial oil at bay. Use gel, light, thin lotion and liquid based product. And for cleansing, use soap free products.

Dry skin – If you have dry skin, choose a product in a rich cream based and contains aloe/moisturizer. Don’t use face wash, instead of that just use mild cleanser that is cream based. After washing your face, don’t forget to use a moisturizer. And if possible don’t use power on your skin as it will even make your skin dry. You can also use moisturizing serum which gives your skin extra moisture. You can use Body shop vitamin E serum which I have mentioned on my previous post.

Combination skin- Caring for combination skin might be quite tricky since you have oily, dry and normal parts in your skin. If it’s possible use two different products for oily and dry parts. You can also buy tons of products available in the market, which is made for combination skin. While applying the product, first apply to the dry parts and tap the remaining amount on the oily parts of your face, just to control the excess oil.

Sensitive Skin – If you have sensitive skin, look for product that are fragrance free and contains no harsh chemicals. And if possible test the product on other body parts before applying directly in the face.

Acne-prone skin- If you have acne-prone skin, you need to be extra attentive while choosing a product. Use gentle cleanser and use dermatological product for best result. Buy a product that contains salicylic acid as it has anti-acne properties.

                   Some basic tips to choose skin care products

-          Whether it’s sunny day or winter, always apply sunscreen

-          Don’t look for the jar packaging product

-          It’s not always true that high price product gives you the best result. Individual results may vary, as we all have different skin tone. Buy the product that suits you and give you the best result.

-          Buy the product according to your age group. If your skin is matured, you will definitely need an extra care for your skin.

-          Don’t judge the product by its packaging, look for the quality ingredients

-          Always check the date and look for reviews of the product that you are buying, it can actually help to waste your money on worthless product.

-          You should experiment with new products over time

Knowing your actual skin type can actually help you to cure it in the right way. And in addition, follow the above simple tips to choose the best product and make yourself and your skin happy.

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