Balancing Care for Different Areas
The skin type is a combination and it is difficult to care for since the skin is both oily and dry in some parts. Here are some tips to balance care for different areas of your skin:
- Use a Gentle, Balancing Cleanser: Select a cleanser, which can address the problem of cleaning both oilier and drier skin types without causing skin inflammation.
– Recommended Products: Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser.
- Multi-Moisturizing: You should also use different creams for the different parts of the face. Use an oil-free, water-based moisturizer only on the forehead, nose and chin, since these tend to be oilier areas, and a creamier formula on the cheeks and other dry areas.
– Recommended Products: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream for the T-zone, and First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream for the dry parts of the skin.
- 3. Spot Treatment for Breakouts: Treat only the area of the face that has the problem of oily skin without over drying the facial skin.
– Recommended Products: Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Face Treatment.
- Use a Hydrating Serum: A moisturizing serum can give the skin the moisture it needs for both the dry and the oily skin without having to cause a clogging of the skin pores.
– Recommended Products: Vichy Mineral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%.
- Exfoliate Regularly: The skin should be washed gently so as to avoid the removal of skin layer and at the same time avoid blockage of the skin pores. They should use a gentle scrub to avoid causing any skin inflammation on the face.
– Recommended Products: Paula’s Choice – Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, Drunk Elephant – T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial.
By following these special tips and using the proper products, one must keep one’s skin healthy and balanced all the winter season. Every skin type is very different, and adapting their routines according to their skin type can go a very long way in minimizing the appearance of common winter skin problems and retaining youthful skin.
Skincare for Different Age Groups
Children
Gentle Skincare Tips for Kids
It is clear that children’s skin is much softer and sensitive than that of the skin of grown ups, therefore should be treated with kid gloves during winter. Here are some tips to ensure your child’s skin remains healthy and protected:
- Use Mild Cleansers: Choose products that are gentle, and those that have no added scents as these will not completely remove skin oils. The best sort of product to use for this purpose are those that are intended for children.
– Recommended Products: Gentle wash and sham poo for babies like Aveeno Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo, Cetaphil Baby Wash & Shampoo.
- Moisturize Regularly: Massage with a very mild, preferably unscented moisturizer to avoid harming the skin and to keep it well moisturized. Apply this right after taking a shower and your skin will absorb it better.
– Recommended Products: Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment, Eucerin Baby Eczema Relief Body Cream:
- Protect Against the Cold: Children should be properly dressed for the winter weather with hats, gloves and scarves to prevent the skin from harsh chilly weather.
- Use Sunscreen: Children are also vulnerable in winter to the effects of UV radiation on their skin. Sunscreens should be applied on any exposed area of the skin with a factor of at least 30, preferably a broad-spectrum one.
– Recommended Products: Neutrogena Pure & Free Baby Sunscreen : SPF 50, Thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen : SPF 50+.
- Avoid Hot Baths: The skin becomes damaged when exposed to hot water. Avoid taking baths with hot water and ensure that the bath lasts for not more than 10- 15 minutes.
