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Normal
Skin
If
your skin feels smooth most of the time and is essentially free of
blemishes and dry spots, congratulations, you have normal skin.
The type of skin that most of us would love to have. But even
normal skin can become dull or mottled depending on changes in the
seasons (oilier in warm weather, dry in colder climates).
There are a few things that you can do to maintain your dewy,
clear complexion. Always choose a foundation for normal skin and
apply a layer of moisturizer underneath for dry, winter conditions
or whenever you enter a parched environment. Keep a pressed powder
compact available for humid days and oilier moments, and remember
to apply paba-free, non-comedogenic sunscreen before you head
outdoors. When looking for natural skin care products, choose
cleansers, toners, and moisturizers that contain chamomile,
fennel, lemon balm, parsley or rosemary to keep your skin feeling
and smelling fresh as a flower!
Oily
Skin
Shiny,
uneven skin tone; blemishes that seem to appear from nowhere the
night before a job interview or party; skin that feels great when
you take off for work in the morning but feels greasy by lunch;
these are all too familiar scenarios for those of us with oily
skin. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps that you can
follow to control oily skin.
Cleanse your face and neck with a gentle, oil-free facial wash.
After your face is dry, apply a toner. Many natural toners for
oily skin will contain chamomile, fennel, lemon balm, parsley,
rosemary, peppermint or sage. Make sure that all of your makeup,
especially your foundation, and sunscreen are water-based. There
is no truer friend to oily skin than powder that is oil free and
preferably free of fragrance. The occasional blemish can be
camouflaged with a non-comedogenic concealer stick that is lightly
applied. Remember, too much concealer can actually bring attention
to areas that you're trying to cover.
Dry
Skin
As
we age even the oiliest of skin naturally becomes dryer. Already
dry skin is prone to blotchy and itchy patches. You may notice
that your skin seems more sensitive to your favorite skin care
products and cleansers. Even the foods we eat and our mood changes
can cause dryness or the occasional rash.
The best defense against dry, scaly skin is moisturizer. If you're
looking for natural moisturizers, herbal additives like
elderflower, linden flowers and marigolds are great. You will want
to avoid products that contain alcohol, which will make your skin
even dryer and may cause additional irritation. Quick tip: save a
step in the morning and buy foundation that moisturizes while
evening out your skin tone. If you shop around, you can even find
triple-duty moisturizing foundations with sun block.
Combination
Skin
Is
there anything more troublesome than oily or dry skin? Absolutely:
those of us with combination skin know both extremes, all within
the few square inches of our face. The forehead, cheeks, nose and
chin comprise the T-zone, which is almost always oily. The rest of
the face is dry, dry, dry. The weather, our moods, sleeping
habits, body chemistry and cosmetics can affect the skin's
delicate balance. Flexibility in your skin care regimen is the
best way to work with combination skin.
Your best bet is to experiment with different foundations and use
sampler packs (ask for them at department store counters) to help
you find makeup that works well with your skin. Choose an
oil-managing powder for the shiny spots on your face and use a
balancing moisturizer for combination skin that will moisturize
the dry areas and control oiliness in the T-zone. Lastly, don't
forget to apply paba-free, non-comedogenic sun block before you
leave the house. You may not see the difference now, but you will
in 20 years!
Total
Skin Care - Dr. Cohen is now making available, via the
Internet, medically formulated, non-prescription, skin care
products. These products are predominantly available only through
plastic surgeon or dermatologist offices. TotalSkinCare.com offers
the complete line of the most respected names in skin care. Also
available is Dr. Cohen's personal line of Total Skin Care products.
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