So one of the biggest questions I get these days are about skin care. What products are good for my skin, I'm oily what products should I use, etc.. I can't answer those questions as a whole because seriously every one's skin is so different that unless I take a look and see what we're dealing with I can not give a precise answer. However, there are a few ways to determine your skin type and in turn figuring out which products I mention will work best for you!
So first and foremost the biggest thing in skin care is determining your skin type. The easiest way I can figure this out with clients other than doing a skin analysis is by asking one questions. When do you notice the most oil on your face? Before lunch time (before noon), Around lunch time (noon-2pm) or Evening (3pm-later)? If its before noon you are most likely oily-very oily, if its around lunch time you have normal to combination skin, if you don't notice your skin getting any shine to it until the later evening than you are on the dry to very dry side. Now let's talk about some products!
I know a lot of peoples skin care regimen is little to non existent but honestly people (I'm not just saying this because I'm an esthetician) you really need to take care of your skin! Even if you have semi good/decent skin now, by the time you're 40 all the damage you're doing today will be right on the surface for everyone to see! I see it everyday with clients that come in trying to reverse the damage they inflicted in their youth. While it can be done, it takes a lot of time (and money) to do so, which is why if you do it now it's something you won't have to worry about later. Every one's skin regimen should have a morning & a night routine. In the morning you should cleanse, tone, moisturize and protect. A lot of cleansers, especially the ones I'm going to recommend, cleanse and tone all in one step. In your morning routine you want to include an SPF of at least 30, which can also count as a moisturizer depending on the product. While at night you follow the same routine, but instead of using an SPF you want to use a something a little heavier to replenish your skin as you speak. This goes for all skin types! I know my oily skin ladies are going to cringe at the though of putting so much moisture into their skin but here's the kicker your skin needs moisture even if you have a natural overproduction of sebum (oil). If you use those products that are supposed to "mattify" and "absorb oil" you will in turn be making your skin even more oily. Most of those products are very drying, especially if they're from a drugstore. If you dry out your skin it's going to freak out and produce more oil, while if you keep it hydrated it will eventually basically "trick" itself into thinking there is no need for more oil production.
Now lets talk about a few products. I know people are always looking for a good deal, but when it comes to skin care you usually get what you pay for. The reason drugstore brands are so inexpensive is due to the amount of fillers they contain, they have less that 30% active ingredients which means technically they have barely any benefits to the skin. If you are going to insist to go that route I would suggest something like cetaphil of the olay line. My personal favorite is the philosophy line. Yes I know that can be pricey but it seriously saved my skin, even before I started school. The 'purity' cleanser is seriously my holy grail and will be great for any skin type. It is a cleanser and toner in one and also will remove any trace of makeup (even waterproof mascara!) it also will not burn your eyes so its very gentle, but effective. Another line that I know has a lot of good reviews is the Clinique skin care line. While I haven't used it myself, I know a lot of people that swear by it and it is easily accessible. Their moisturizer is great as well, but I prefer to use an aesthetic strength moisturizer which now we'll talk about those products.
As an esthetician I am required to know the products I use on clients inside an out, since I have only used one brand inside and out like that I can recommend these and know exactly what is in them and what would be best for you. The line that I am referring to is called IMAGE. You can only purchase these products through an esthetician and while they are pricey they are WORTH it. The difference and benefits that give to peoples skin is amazing and can definitely be noticed. For my oily ladies I would recommend the Clear Cell line from Image, {http://www.imageskincare.com/collections/clear-cell} it will kill acne causing bacteria and purify the skin without doing too much and without drying it out. If you are normal skin you can really use anything from IMAGE, but I would recommend the Ormedic line{http://www.imageskincare.com/collections/ormedic), it will balance and hydrate your skin as well! As for my dry peeps I can not recommend the Vital C line{http://www.imageskincare.com/collections/vital-c} enough, it is seriously amazing. It is great for sensitive skin, very dry skin, eczema and rosacea. I know this line inside and out and know these products WILL work for these skin types! While products can (and in some cases need to be) customized to the person, this is just a general assessment.
While there are tons of products I can talk about from eye creams, to serums, to eye gels this is just the basics. One thing I can strongly suggest is to keep your regimen into one line, meaning if you have a philosophy cleanser, use the rest of their products for the rest of your regimen. Most products are made to work together, so by mixing and matching you're not getting the best results. With the IMAGE line, the entire thing works together so even if its a Ormedic cleanser and a Vital C moisturizer its all made to coincide so you will get results!
I hope this answered at least some of your questions, if you have anything specific you would like to know, or something I left unanswered please do not hesitate to ask. I also have added a "contact me" widget so you can send your questions through there if we are not communicating through facebook. I hope you enjoyed and until next time. Stay Beautiful! :)
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