How to Find Facial Cleansers for Skin Type
Your skin is the largest organ on your body, so it's important to treat it with care. Depending on your type of skin, you may have to work a little harder to keep it clean and healthy. Learn how to find the right cleansers for your skin type. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Start with a face free of makeup. Lean into a mirror closely and take a look at your skin. Do you see dry patches, oily patches, big pores or pimples? The current state of your skin will tell you what type of skin you have. Skin conditions vary, but the common three are dry/combination skin, oily skin and acne-prone skin.
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If you found dry patches but not all over, you have dry/combination skin and should stick to cleansers for your skin type. Dry/combination skin cleansers gently moisturize while restoring elasticity to the skin. Using a nonabrasive formula ensures that the skin isn't irritated and won't flake off.
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If you found large pores and quite a few oily patches, you have oily skin and should seek an appropriate cleanser. Skin cleansers for oily skin give a deep clean and remove excess dirt that leads to oil. Some oil is good for the skin, and oily skin cleansers are usually formulated to clean without drying out. Micro-beads are used to deep clean and polish gently.
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If you found acne, you have acne-prone skin. There are formulas in varying degrees for different types of acne. If you have found serious acne, consult a dermatologist first for prescription-strength treatment. Over-the-counter cleansers are built to provide a semiabrasive cleansing that won't irritate the skin. Most of these products contain retinol or salicylic acid, both of which reduce and eliminate acne.
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The consequences of using products not formulated to your specific skin type can lead to ineffective treatment of your condition (if you have acne). It can also lead to dryness if you already have dry skin and even irritation of perfectly balanced skin.
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In order to ensure you are using the right type of cleanser, see a dermatologist who can tell you what your particular skin condition is and point you in the right direction.
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Tips & Warnings
Seeing a dermatologist will greatly speed up the process.
