It's essential to know your skin type if you want healthy and flawless skin. Knowing your skin type allows you to select the right products and customize a skin care regimen that will work best for you. Your type of skin is determined by genetics, although it will also be affected by other factors and can change with time. Based on these characteristics, there are five types of healthy skin:
Normal
Characteristics
A normal skin type is characterised by a radiant complexion. There are few imperfections, barely visible pores, and no severe sensitivity. It displays a rosy, smooth texture, and the skin's elasticity is good. There are no visible blemishes, flaky areas or greasy patches on the skin.
Best Skin Care Routine for Normal Skin
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Moisturise
- Exfoliate
- Sun Protection
Dry
Characteristics
Dry skin can feel tight and rough and look dull. 'Dry' is used to describe a skin type that produces less sebum than normal skin. As a result of the lack of sebum, dry skin lacks the lipids (building blocks of the structure and function of living cells) that it needs to retain moisture and build a protective shield against external factors.
Best Skin Care Routine for Dry Skin
- Cleanse
- Tone
- Hydrate (absorption of moisture from the air that infuses your cells with water to improve your skin's ability to absorb moisture and nutrients)
- Moisturise (trapping and locking in the moisture to build your skin's natural protective barrier)
- Apply Sunscreen
- Boost with Overnight Care
Oily
Characteristics
An oily skin is usually shiny and often has breakouts. Wrinkles are less visible and pores are enlarged. Make up may also wear off easily.
Best Skin Care Routine for Oily Skin
- Cleanse
- Exfoliate 2x a week at night
- Treat skin with actives at night
- Moisturise
- Apply SPF every day
Combination (both oily and dry skin)
Characteristics
Combination skin tends to display the following characteristics: oily skin (large pores, shine, blackheads) on the forehead, jaw and nose, and characteristics of dry skin (flakiness, dullness, fine lines and wrinkles) on the cheeks, jawline and hairline.
Best Skin Care Routine for Combination Skin
- Cleanser
- Toner
- Serum
- Moisturise
- Exfoliate 1 x per week
- Sunscreen
Sensitive
Characteristics
Sensitive skin is more prone to react to stimuli to which normal skin has no reaction. It is a fragile skin, usually accompanied by feelings of discomfort, such as heat, tightness, redness or itching. Causes of sensitive skin include skin disorders or allergic skin reactions. Overly dry or injured skin that can no longer protect nerve endings, leading to skin reactions.
Best Skin Care Routine for Sensitive Skin
- Cleanse with a gentle, natural cleanser
- Apply plant-based serum
- Moisturise with fragrance free, aqueous (water-based) creams
- Use a natural, chemical-free toner
An incredible, natural product that has just launched in South Africa is SkinSpring. SkinSpring R³ Formulation the next-generation dermal solution where science and engineering meets perfection. Designed to repair, restore and revive your skin cells.
What makes SkinSpring so versatile is that it’s suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive skin because of it’s natural, eco-friendly active ingredient: Hypochlorous Soultion (HOCl). HOCl is naturally produced in your white blood cells (immune cells) as a first line of defense against pathogens, inflammation, and genetic defects and promotes cellular repair to damaged tissue. It is well-known for its potent anti-microbial properties, but at the same time is so gentle that it is safe to use on children’s skin.
The benefits of SkinSpring and it’s many uses include:
- Skin rejuvenation and ageing skin
- Dehydrated and dull complexion
- Repairing damaged, burnt, infected and inflamed skin
- Combatting allergic skin conditions
- Preventing scarring, hyperpigmentation and discoloration
- Enhanced recovery from invasive skin treatments (derma-pen, micro-needling, laser and acid peels) as well as cosmetic surgeries
- Removal of excess dirt or makeup
How to use SkinSpring as a Toner
Spray directly onto clean skin and allow to dry naturally. Spray 8-10 pumps onto a cotton pad and wipe gently over the face, neck, chest area, or any area of your skin that is inflamed or irritated.
The scientific term for well-balanced skin is eudermic. The T-zone (forehead, chin and nose) may be a bit oily, but overall sebum and moisture is balanced and the skin is neither too oily nor too dry. A velvety, soft and smooth texture is a sure sign of healthy and radiant skin. Follow a tailored skin care routine to experience eudermic skin and always incorporate SkinSpring for ultimate skin healing and restoration.
