• Your skin is normal, smooth and balanced complexion (not too oily or too dry); less problematic, little to no imperfection.
• Your skin is oily, tend to be acne prone, dull and shiny complexion; enlarged pores, pimples
• Your skin is dry, dull and rough complexion; red patches, blotchiness and ashiness.
• Your skin is sensitive, easily irritated; dry, itchy with areas of redness.
• Your skin is combination, mixture of skin types where certain areas of your face is oily and others really dry; blackheads, overly shiny complexion.

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Skincare for Skin Types

Choosing and using the right products for your skin is really important. Remember your skin type and use it as a guideline as to what products will better work for your skin. Here are a few tips and tricks in helping you find the skincare products just right for you !

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Normal Skin

• Cleanse and moisturise daily with basic gentle products.
• Tone using a non-alcoholic based product so the essential oils in your face are not stripped.
• Use a cream or gel moisturiser.

Oily Skin

• Cleanse with gel- and liquid- based soap-free cleansers for oily or blemish prone skin. Those containing salicylic acid help declog pores and get rid of impurities.
• Tone with astringents to help remove strip dirt and excess oils on your face
• Moisturise with a gel-based moisturiser 

Dry Skin

• Cleanse with a cream-based cleanser as they will not strip your face of natural essential oils.
• Avoid foam face washes since they strip away lipids and avoid any harsh acids 
• Tone with a non-alcohol based toner as it will not dehydrate your skin
• Traditional lotions and creams are best for moisturising dry skins. Using a face oil or serum underneath moisturiser is also a good option

Combination Skin

• Wash your face with gentle, gel-based lotion cleanser 
• Lightweight lotions and serums best for combination
• Avoid soap bar cleanser as they tend to be too dying.
• Avoid products with irritants such as alcohol or fragance
• Use toners with skin-repairing properties packed with antioxidents
• Spot treat the areas of your skin i.e use a rich, creamy moisturiser in drier areas of your face and light lotion on the oily areas.

Sensitive Skin

• Cleanse with fragrance-free and non-alcoholic gentle cleansers to avoid irritation
• Tone with non-alcoholic toner with soothing properties
• use products that contain anti-inflammatory ingredients e.g. licorice root extract
• Use a cream based moisturiser.

Ann's Skin Story
I have always had combination skin, tending to be a little oily in the T-zone and dry around my nose. Cleansing is always important as it helps remove build up of dead skin cells, dirt and impurities that clog your pores when you're out and about. I always change my cleansers every so often as I don't want to have my skin reliant on one particular product. Currently, I am trying out the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. So far it seems okay but I will keep you posted !

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

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Basic Skincare for All Skin Types

1. Stay hydrated
2. Wash your skin thoroughly every day
3. Remember to gently exfoliate to remove build-up of dead skin cells
4. Moisturise your skin daily
5. Avoid direct sunlight; wear UVA & UV ray-blocking sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
6. Avoid smoking

Hope you were able to learn something new about your skin type and how to better care for it !