It is possible for your skin to fall into one of four categories: dry, oily, normal or combination. This determines the type of products that you should use and how susceptible you may be to irritation, breakouts and damage. Sometimes it can feel like certain people are blessed with a clear and healthy complexion, but it can take a lot of work to achieve blemish free skin. Here are a few top tips to remember…
Skin Type
It is important that you use products that are suitable for your skin type in order to see the best results. This is because people with dry skin need heavier ingredients like glycerine that can cause people with oily skin to breakout. In addition to this, you should also ensure that you wash with a gentle cleaner, tone your skin and apply moisturiser and/or serums on a daily basis in order to give your skin the best start.
Diet and Water Intake
Whilst it is difficult to say how much of an impact your diet and water intake can have on your skin, the popular saying suggests that ‘you are what you eat’. As a result, it is important to ensure that you consume a balanced diet with lots of leafy greens and colourful vegetables. This is because they contain lots of antioxidants that are good for the skin. In addition to this, drinking enough water will hydrate you from the inside and can, in theory, prevent your skin from drying out.
Stress
The body can present stress in a variety of different ways which is why mental health is incredibly important to our physical health. In fact, it is not uncommon for stress to cause your skin to breakout uncontrollably. Always ensure that you set time aside for yourself and consider the benefits of meditation when life becomes overwhelmingly stressful.
It is important to remember that teenage hormones can also contribute to skin blemishes and this is something that cannot be fixed through your diet and lifestyle. Instead, it is something that we all tend to grow out of. With this said, certain products that are suitable for your skin type can help reduce the severity of breakouts and cystic acne can be treated by your GP. The skin on your face is delicate and sensitive than the skin on the rest of your body so always remember to treat it with care and consideration when selecting skincare products.