How to know your skin type

pox — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:42:06 +0000

If the skin on your face gets frequently red with a burning or stinging sensation, then you have a SENSITIVE skin.

If the skin on your face has frequently dry patches, flakiness or a rough texture with a feeling of persistent tightness, then you have a DRY skin.

If the skin on your face is frequently shiny, with enlarged pores, blackheads and a breakout of pimples, then you have an OILY & ACNEIC skin.

If the skin on your face doesn’t have any of the mentioned signs in the other categories, then you have a NORMAL skin.

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What is Oily Skin?

pox — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:21:44 +0000

Oily skin can be identified by oil excess on the face, called sebum. Its typical characteristics are:

Acne-prone skin
Open pores
A shiny complexion
Blackheads
Pimples

What causes Oily Skin?

Sebum production is usually driven by hormones. Subsequently, what affects your hormone level could affect your skin. Stress is another believed reason to trigger acne outbreaks

Tips for People with Oily Skin

1) Wash your face 2-3 times a day with plain soap and water. Our dermatologists recommend Dove soap with no flavor.

2) Never pop or squeeze or irritate your pimples as this can result in inflammation, make the acne worse, or even result in scars

3) Use cosmetics products that are noncomedogenic, which means they don’t clog pores.

The 4 Seasons Protective Powder and The Bare Skin Foundation are perfect for this purpose.

4) Keep your hair off your face, wash your hair regularly to reduce oil, and most importantly, make sure your shampoo doesn’t have oil as an ingredient to it.

For People with Mixed, Oily and Acne Prone Skin, we recommend a routine consisting of:

For more information on the matter, you can contact us through the Consultation form, or by sending us an enquiry on contact@pocosmetiques.com

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