Healthy Skin Care

It's important to know your type of skin so you can select the right skin care program for you. Young healthy looking skin comes from the knowledge of how to take care of it!

The Elements that Influence Your Skin

Skin Types

Skin type describes and interprets the how and why your skin looks, feels and performs as it does. Types of skin have been categorized mainly by the cosmetic industry.

There are four basic skin care types.

Oily Skin

Oily skin has a shine to it. It's normally prone to black heads and acne. Oily skin is caused by an overactive sebaceous gland, it's affected by hormones, and it's genetic.

Dry Skin

Dry skin, also known as xerosis, is a very common problem and affects many people. Applying a good care regimen normally shows results within two weeks.

Combination Skin

Combination skin seems to be the most common type. It's often a manifestation of the skin condition called seborrhea, seborrheic eczema and seborrheic dermatitis.

Sensitive Skin

Do you experience stinging, burning, redness or tightness right after using products? According to dermatologists, the diagnosis has unidentified causes in the analysis of sensitive skin. Inclusive are age, gender, and race and age differences.

Normal Skin

Normal skin is radiant and pinkish with barely visible pores and no imperfections. It has sufficient water and lipids.

Guidelines for Normal Healthy Skin Care

   -  Wash your skin thoroughly. Be gentle with your skin and use a mild, non-drying cleanser. Never use bar soaps and cleansers, they dry and irritate skin.

   -  At least twice a week, exfoliate after washing your face to remove dead skin cells.

   -  Give your facial skin hydrating nourishment from facial masks twice a week. Natural hydrating masks made from fruit are excellent.

   -  Never go to bed with your make up on. It can clog your pores and create blemishes.

   -  Drink plenty of water each day, hydration is a must.

   -  Get plenty of sleep.

For Healthier Skin, Avoid the Following:

The aging process is usually factored in skin care because of wrinkles. Can nutrition help slow down the aging process?

Research has shown proper nutrition can slow down and even prevent many health related issues to aging.

Regardless of age, all skin types need sun protection, antioxidants, and health inducing products.

Don't forget, your entire body needs a good skin care regimen. Take time to relax and pamper yourself!

Skin Disorders

Skin Disorders are caused by numerous things such as allergies and infections. There are many different types, some are treatable and some are preventable.

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Acne is one of the most common disorders, and it affects 85% of the population. Find out how to keep it under control.

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Eczema (also known as dermatitis), is the most common type of skin inflammation. Do you know what the triggers are?

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Rosacea affects about 13 million people in the United States alone? It is treatable and you can be proactive in your rosacea skin care and treatment.

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