How to Take Care of Normal Skin
If you have what we consider to be normal skin, congratulations! You have the kind of skin the rest of us struggle to achieve. Even if you have an oily T-zone with dry cheeks or your skin changes with the seasons, which oilier skin in the summer and dryer skin in the winter, you are considered to have normal skin. But just because your skin is normal, doesn’t mean that you don’t need to take the time to keep your skin healthy. Here are a few tips for taking care of your normal skin.Basic care includes washing your face twice a day; once in the morning and again before you go to bed. You should use a gentle cleanser that won’t irritate your skin. Toners are refreshing for your skin but aren’t completely necessary for your skin type. Always avoid toners that have alcohol as an ingredient, because they dry the skin. Applying a moisturizer will help keep your skin hydrated. Try to choose a moisturizer that has a sun block of at least SPF 15.
Weekly masks can help your skin deal with the environment, whether you live in a very dry area or in a city with a great deal of pollution. Hydrating masks and purifying masks can help keep your skin healthy and can be used in rotation if preferred. Another important part of your routine should be to exfoliate once or twice a week, which will help clear your face of dead skin cells and allow the healthy skin to breathe easier. However, take care not to over-exfoliate, as this can cause lasting damage.
Finally, keep your skin looking healthy by drinking plenty of water to keep your body hydrated and follow a healthy diet with plenty of fresh foods.
Beauty Tips for Normal Skin:
Summary of beauty tips for normal skin type:- Wash your face: twice a day (morning/evening),
- Skin cleansers: use gentle cleanser to not irritate your skin,
- Skin toners: are refreshing but not needed by normal skin type, avoid toners with alcohol,
- Skin moisturizers: helps to maintain proper hydration, excellent if contains sunblock of at least SPF 15, use skin moisturizers in winter,
- Facial skin masks: used once a week help with environmental factors and pollution damages; preffered hydrating and purifying masks (used in rotation).
- Skin exfoliators: once per week to remove dead skin cells,
- Drink water: plenty of water helps keep body hydrated,
- Healthy diet: to provide important vitamins for your body and skin.
Do's and Don'ts for Normal Skin
Normal skin is definitely the easiest skin type to take care of, but just because it’s normal doesn’t mean that it doesn’t require basic care routine. Just like any other skin type, normal skin still should be washed and moisturized daily in order to prevent dry skin or acne. Here are a few do’s and don’ts for normal skin.
Don’t tan. Don’t fool yourself; there’s no such thing as safe tanning. Any kind of exposure to the sun will result in damage, from wrinkles, liver spots, and even skin cancer.
Don’t touch or rub your face. Touching your face transfers oil to your skin that can leave it clogged, which can cause acne to develop.
Don’t wash your face with soap, as it can irritate the skin. Always opt for a gentle cleanser, preferably without perfumes or colorants.
Do wash your face twice a day; once in the morning and again before you go to bed.
Do always take off your makeup before you go to bed, no matter how late it is or how tired you are. Makeup will clog the pores if left on for too long, which can cause acne to develop.
Do always use a moisturizer. Even if you don’t have particularly dry skin, moisturizer can help hydrate the skin. Without the hydration, skin can become dry and eventually promote wrinkles.
Do exfoliate once a week. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells, which in turn promotes the growth of new, healthy skin cells, and leaves your skin looking smoother.
Do use sun screen to protect your face when you go out in the sun. Our faces are the most exposed parts of our bodies and it sees the most sun damage. Use a moisturizer that has an SPF of at least 15 or use a sun screen in conjunction with your moisturizer. No matter what's the season, use skin moisturizers in winter and change your skin care routine in winter season as well.