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IDENTIFYING YOUR SKIN TYPE.

  1. Cleanse your face thoroughly with a mild cleanser and gently pat dry.

  2. Leave skin bare (and do not apply any additional moisturizers, serums or treatments).

  3. After 30 minutes, examine your cheeks, chin, nose and forehead for any shine.

  4. After another 30 minutes, evaluate whether your skin feels parched, especially if you smile or make any other facial expressions.

    If your skin feels tight, your skin is likely dry. If there is noticeable shine on your nose and forehead, your skin is mostly likely normal/combination. If there is shine on your cheeks in addition to your forehead and nose, you most likely have oily skin.

SKIN TYPES:

DRY - Dry skin can feel tight throughout the day, in most cases it is due to genetics and environmental factors. Dehydration is also a leading cause of dry skin, drinking plenty of water can make a significant difference in how your skin feels and looks.

Daily exfoliation with gentle, non-abrasive ingredients help promote skin cell turnover without removing skin’s natural oils. Without an additional layer of dead skin, serums and treatments will be absorbed more easily.

OILY - Excess oil can oftentimes leave pores congested and clogged. The happy news however is that oily skin looks younger and more supple because it has more natural moisture and is less prone to wrinkle.

COMBO/NORMAL - People with normal/combination skin often experience dryness on the cheeks, Those with normal skin are not prone to breakouts on their cheeks, and tend to have a well-moisturized t-zone.

SENSITIVE - Managing sensitive skin can be challenging, first determine which ingredients cause inflammation and irritation. To make this process easier, introduce only one new formula or product at a time. Patch testing a new formula on your inner forearm is an excellent way to minimize potential reactions on the face. If your skin shows no sign of flaring up, apply the formula to the area behind one of your ears before using it on your face.

Look for labels that identify formulas as non-irritating and non-sensitizing and free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, mineral oil, sulfate detergents, phthalates, urea, DEA or TEA, as these ingredients can result in redness and itchiness.