How to Treat Different Skin Types

Every person is different – so is our skin. Generally speaking, there are five different types of skin that people identify with: normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive. The skin type you have depends upon a combination of factors. How much water you drink affects your skin’s elasticity and comfort. The amount of oil content affects your skin’s softness and nutrition. And how sensitive your skin is will also affect your skin’s tolerance to certain substances.
 
Knowing your skin type will help you develop a healthy skincare regime, which will help you take better care of your skin.
 

Normal Skin

 
Skin that has few to no imperfections, no drastic sensitivity, and small pores is classified as normal skin type. Normal skin is the least problematic type; it looks clear, smooth, and has good circulation. Although you may have naturally good skin, you should still keep a skin care regimen to keep it that way. Treatment for this skin type is minimal, with experts recommending a gentle cleanser and moisturizer.
 

Dry Skin

 
Your skin can crack, peel, or become itchy, irritated, or inflamed with dry skin. If it gets extra dry, your skin can become rough, dull, and scaly. In order to fight dry skin, use mild, gentle soaps to wash your skin. Avoid cleansers with deodorants and fragrances, which can irritate the skin further. Make sure to keep your showers and baths short to avoid long exposure to hot water and always use moisturizer right after.
 

Oily Skin

 
If you suffer from oily skin, you may have enlarged pores, a shiny and moist complexion, and blackheads, pimples, or other blemishes. The oiliness of your skin can change, depending on the time of year or the weather. Stress, humidity, and hormonal imbalances can also affect the skin. To take care of oily skin, do not over wash and always clean after you sweat. Use a gentle cleanser, do not pick at acne, and only use products that won’t clog your pores.
 

Combination Skin

 
A combination skin type means your skin is not just one type; combination skin can be dry or normal in some areas, but oily in others. Often, your forehead, nose, and chin are oily, while your temples, eye area, mouth, and cheeks are dry. Signs of this skin type can be dilated pores, shiny skin, and blackheads. This is a common skin type that usually benefits from slightly different types of skin care in different areas.
 

Sensitive Skin

 
Having a sensitive skin type means different things to different people, but can show up as redness, itching, burning, and more. Sensitive skin can become inflamed and irritated easily, so it is important to choose the right skin care because many cleansers and moisturizers contain ingredients that can cause a bad reaction.  If your skin is sensitive, it’s helpful to find out why so you can stay away from things that make it react.
 

Basic Skin Care Tips

 
No matter what type of skin you may have, there are certain steps you can take to help you look your very best:

• Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen. This type of sunscreen protects you from the two types of UV light that can harm your skin – UVA and UVB. UVA rays can prematurely age your skin, causing wrinkling and age spots. UVB rays can burn your skin.
• Avoid direct sunlight. Although sunscreen will help drastically, you should try to avoid long exposure to the sun. Wear a hat that covers your face and neck, as well as a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes.
• Do not smoke. Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide, which displaces the oxygen in your skin, and nicotine, which reduces blood flow, leaving skin dry and discolored. Cigarette smoking also depletes many nutrients, including vitamin C, which helps protect and repair skin damage.
• Stay hydrated. Drinking water is one of the safest, healthiest ways to detox the body. Staying hydrated promotes skin circulation, which helps skin repair itself and keep toxins out of your system. It also fights itching, blackheads, redness, acne, and other unwanted skin conditions.
• Wash your skin regularly. To keep your skin fresh and clear, you should wash your skin gently, but thoroughly every day. This will remove the dirt, grim, and dead skin cells that build up daily. Another important step to remember is to wash off all make-up before bed. Going to sleep while still covered in products can lead to breakouts and skin irritation such as dryness and flakiness.
• Keeping your skin moist can change your entire complexion. Moisturizers work in one of two main ways: they either trap moisture in your skin to keep it from escaping, or they restore moisture in the outer layer of skin that’s already been lost. Moisturizing is the most important factor in protecting your skin from wind, cold temperatures, and other elements that can dehydrate the skin.

Taking care of your skin should be part of your daily routine. Unfortunately, daily care can lead to dryness, irritation, and other problematic skin conditions. Thankfully, the products created and tested by Doctor Developed are safe to use daily on any skin type. And because each product is made from organic and natural ingredients, you won’t have to worry about harsh chemicals reacting to your skin. Whether you suffer from cracked skin, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, or another kind of skin condition, Doctor Developed creams should be your go-to solution to relieve your unwanted symptoms.