We all know that our skincare routine isn’t complete without considering the face and the perfect face cream that highlights and complements your skin type and leaves it looking glowing and youthful!

Now there are a range of skin types, mainly normal, dry, oily, combination and sensitive skin. This article would briefly describe all types of skin types and the type of face creams you should use to make the most of your skin.

So if you were ever confused about your skin type or the type of face cream to add to your skincare routine to nourish and take care of your face, then let’s journey together.

1. Normal Skin

Normal Skin Type

Normal skin is a balanced type of skin. It is neither too dry or too oily and so it has a healthy texture, is usually smooth and is not prone to breakouts or skin sensitivity.

For Normal Skins, the ideal face cream should be able to maintain the natural balance of the skin, should be easily absorbed into the skin, provide hydration without being too greasy and offer long lasting moisture to the skin.

If you have Normal skin, ensure that your face cream contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid which makes sure the skin is hydrated and glycerin to maintain skin moisture and prevent dryness of the skin.

2. Dry Skin

Dry Skin Type

Dry skin often looks rough, flaky and tight with visible dry patches and it lacks moisture especially in cold weather and if harsh skincare products are used. Dry skin would typically feel irritated or sensitive.

Because Dry Skin lacks moisture, the ideal face cream should be a moisturizer that provides intense hydration, strengthens the skin’s protective cover and restores the protective barrier of the skin.

The ideal skin type should have ceramides to regulate the skin’s natural barrier, hyaluronic acid to provide intense hydration and glycerin to combat dry skin and keep the skin soft and moisturized.

3. Oily Skin

Oily Skin Type

Oily Skin is a type of skin that has an overproduction of oil and makes the face look shiny especially in areas like the nose, chin and forehead. Due to excessive production of oil, this skin type clogged pores and breakouts like acne and blackheads.

For Oily Skin, the ideal skin type should be able to regulate the production of oil and an Oil-Free Mattifying Moisturizer would work best reducing excessive shine and oil production, hydrating clogged pores and maintaining the skin oil balance.

So, when looking for face creams if you have oily skin, make sure the product contains ingredients like Sebulyse Technology, Glycolic acid and Silicone derivatives as these would help to exfoliate clogged pores and control oil production.

4. Combination Skin

Combination Skin Type

Combination Skin tends to gravitate between oily and dry skin such that the T-areas like the forehead, nose and chin are oily while the cheeks look dry. Therefore, this skin type would necessarily be both oily and have dry patches at some parts of the face.

For Combination Skin, an Auto-Replenishing Hydrator would be ideal for it as it would be able to strike a balance between the two skin types, providing hydration for the drier parts of the face and regulating oil production for shinier parts of the face.

When looking out for products for combination skin, make sure to choose products that have Aloe Vera, to calm the skin while providing hydration and moisture, Hydraulic acid to maintain hydration between the two skin zones and Sodium Hyaluronate to lock in the moisture and keep skin hydrated, smooth and glowing.

5. Sensitive Skin

Sensitive Skin Type

Sensitive Skin like the name implies is usually irritated, either by environmental factors or wrong skincare products or even weather changes. It could burn easily, sting, look inflamed or even reddish in some cases.

People with sensible skin should focus on products that are hypoallergenic and fragrance-free to reduce irritation. The ideal product should be effective in providing moisture but still be gentle to avoid irritation.

Skincare products for sensitive skin should include ingredients like Petrolatum to provide  moisture for the skin while protecting it from irritation, Dimethicon, to provide a barrier to prevent external irritation and Glycerin to ensure the skin remains moisturized and does not look dry or rough.

Whether you have a normal, dry, oily, combination or sensitive skin, there is a product for you that would complement and provide the key nutrients to keep your skin nourished and glowing.

It should also be noted that what works is bound to change due to factors like environment, stress or lifestyle, so you should constantly pay attention to your skin.

Ultimately, it might not be easy finding the right product immediately, but the right product would keep your skin smooth, hydrated and would ensure it glows and is healthy for a long time.

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