For any skincare regime to be effective, it is very important to determine the exact skin type you possess and use products that suit your skin type. It is important that your makeup, cleanser, sunscreen and soap match your skin type, so as to give you healthy skin. In addition, all skincare products should be such as to adequately protect you from various environmental factors like UV rays, chemicals and pollution.

Different Skin types

Normal Skin: The ideal skin type that is soft, firm and supple to touch with small to medium pores and which does not require any specific caring regime, except when exposed to harsh weather conditions

Oily Skin: Characterized by shiny and firmer skin with large pores and highly prone to acne and pimples due to increased secretion of sebum.

Dry Skin: Characterized by skin that is firmer than normal skin but not as supple. Less prone to pimples due to reduced secretion of sebum. The main problem with dry skin is that it is highly prone to wrinkles. Dryness of skin can be caused due to several factors, including, using certain kinds of soaps, over heating or exposure to harsh weather conditions, insufficient water intake or by certain skin problems. If your skin type is not dry but you feel a sudden tightening of the skin, then it is best to understand the reason for the tightening and remedy it.

Sensitive Skin: Skin that is susceptible to damage due to harsh weather conditions, either harsh wind or severe sun or even due to use of certain cosmetics, then it is sensitive skin. Such skin types are damaged or irritated by almost anything they come in contact with and hence require special care.

Combination Skin: the most difficult and strange skin type of all, which includes a combination of dry and oily skin in parts. In other words, area around your nose, forehead and chin is oily whereas your cheeks are dry. The oily portion of the skin is called a T-zone.

Skin care is very important to ensure safe, healthy and glowing skin. While understanding skincare and skin types, it is important to understand that the best skincare products use Aloe vera extensively, which has been extensively used since olden times and is known for its efficiency in treating various skin disorders. Aloe vera juice, according to herbalists, is excellent for soothing and curing burns and lacerations on the skin. Moreover, the high content of minerals, vitamins and amino acids in aloe vera, makes it ideal for treating skin disorders. Most popular skincare products use this miracle ingredient successfully, including the Clearpores system. Clearpores uses salicylic acid to rid skin of acne while using aloe vera to soothe the skin and close the pores while healing the lacerations. The system makes full use of this miracle plant and this is just one of the many uses of this plant.

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This article is about dry skin care, dry skin is common; as skin loses moisture it cracks. One of the best and most effective things you can do to help dry skin is to moisturize your dry skin.

Dry skin is common; as skin loses moisture it cracks. One of the best and most effective things you can do to help dry skin is to moisturize your dry skin.

Moisturizers are a very important part of dermatology since keeping the skin moist is one of the key factors in healthy skin. Most moisturizers available are composed of some formulation of oil and water, with added ingredients that may or may not help to combat dry skin. However, moisturizers are only capable of keeping moisture from escaping out of the skin, not putting moisture back into the skin.

The sun is responsible for most of the damage done to the skin. It causes dryness, wrinkles, and even rashes and blisters. Always apply a good sunscreen to all exposed areas of skin if you must be in the sun.
Excessive exposure to sun rays can cause dry skin, wrinkles and skin cancer. All areas that are exposed to the sun, such as the face, ears, hands, and back of the neck should have a moisturizer containing sun block or a sunscreen of SPF 15 or greater applied daily. As much as possible, stay out of the sun.

Chapped and irritated dry skin on the hands is a common problem for people with dry skin. Always rinse and dry hands carefully, particularly after contact with household products. Try rubber gloves to protect them from hot water and detergents. If you are allergy-prone, wear a cotton pair underneath. You could develop contact dermatitis from the rubber in the gloves. Wear PVC waterproof gloves to avoid contact with detergents and other household irritants, or wear thin cotton gloves underneath waterproof gloves. Do not wear the gloves for long periods of time. Cotton gloves are useful for dirty work. Wash cotton gloves frequently. Avoid using fabric softeners, especially in the dryer. Keep irritating fabrics away from your skin. Don’t wear clothing made of wool or other “scratchy” fabrics. Use cotton percale sheets on your bed.

Do not smoke. Smoking has a harmful effect on the skin for several reasons. Nicotine constricts the blood vessels, including the tiny capillaries that serve the skin. This deprives the skin of the oxygen and nutrients it needs for good health. Smoking also can make the skin dry and leathery.

Extreme weather conditions exacerbate and cause dry skin. - hot and sunny, cold and windy. At Home, do not set your central heating too high - hot air can be detrimental. Use a simple humidifier - a bowl of water beside a radiator is sufficient. Wear cloves in cold weather. Use a humidifier in your home during the central heating season. If sweating causes itching, modify your activity and surroundings to minimize sweating. Work and sleep in a fairly constant temperature (68-75o F) and humidity (45-55%).
The most important–Remember to keep drinking plenty of water and other liquids to keep your skin moist from the inside, too.

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