The world of skincare can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. With all the creams, serums, toners, essences and moisturizers available, where do you start? At Elegance Sculpting, we want to simplify your skincare routine. No matter your skin type follow this guideline to reveal the best skin of your life.
Determine your skin type.
To understand how to care for your skin, you need to know your skin type. Knowing your skin’s tendencies and talking to a skincare expert to determine your skin type will aid your search for the right products. There are four main skin types: normal, dry, oily and combination. The best way to determine which type your skin falls under is to wash your face and observe how your skin behaves 15 to 20 minutes later. Are you noticeably shiny all over? Then you’re probably an oily skin type. Does your face feel tight and uncomfortable? You’re most likely dry. If only the t-zone (forehead, nose, chin) is shiny, leaving your cheeks feeling slightly dry, you have a combination skin type. If none of these pertain to you, you’re most likely one of the few lucky people with a normal skin type. Although there are many other skin issues that don’t fall into these categories (such as rosacea, acne, sensitivity, wrinkles, sun damage, etc.), these basic skin tendencies are a good starting point in determining your skincare.
Learn about the best products for you.
There are seemingly hundreds of skincare products available to us; however, knowing your skin type helps to narrow this list down. To get a general idea of what would be best to incorporate in your daily routine, we suggest doing your own research online first. Educate yourself on what your skin type means, how it behaves with products and what it lacks. For example, those with oily skin have naturally shinier skin but this doesn’t mean it’s over hydrated. The oiliness is the skin’s way of trying to correct the skin’s lack of moisture. Rather than depriving the skin of hydration, oily-skinned people should nourish their skin with lightweight moisturizers sending your body the message to slow oil production. Similarly, those with dry skin may believe their skin needs thorough daily exfoliation in order to create a smoother surface; however, this will only aggravate the skin causing it to be drier. When using a cleanser on drier skin, it’s best to use a creamy formula to sooth flakiness.
After doing your own research seek professional advice with a skincare consultation at Elegance Sculpting. With a full line of luxurious products from the elite, formula driven, skin care brand Payot Paris, we are confident we can formulate the right skincare regimen for you.
Once you find a good regimen, commit to it.
As with most things in life, staying dedicated is the only way produce the results you desire. Once you’ve found the right combination of products you need to give them the time and consistent application to work their magic. No matter your skin type, there are four types of products essential to every skin care routine: cleanser, toner, moisturizer and SPF. Each of these formulations are proven to lead to positive and noticeable results. Every routine should start with a cleanser and end with a moisturizer, followed by an SPF in the morning, and a bi-weekly exfoliation treatment at night. Combining the power of these products in a steady regimen will help you keep your skin healthy during any season.
For effective products for your skin woes and professional skincare advice, book your consultation at Elegance Sculpting today.
