Skin Type vs Skin Condition

Having trouble getting rid of or treating stubborn concerns? Does it seem like every product you try just doesn’t work or upsets your skin? You may be struggling with treating your skin conditions according to your skin type. What does that mean you ask? Keep reading and I’ll clear that up for you.

Let’s first discover skin types, so what are they? A skin type is the natural state of your skin, this is determined by genetics and can change over time. You generally build your skincare routine around this to try and balance whatever it is that your skin lacks. There are 5 different skin types to mention: Oily, dry, sensitive, aging, combination, and normal. Each has defining characteristics to distinguish them and can be determined by a skincare professional.

To continue, skin conditions are ever-changing and are based on the current state of your skin. Your lifestyle choices such as smoking, having an unhealthy diet, being sedentary vs active all have a direct impact on the general condition and health of your skin. Not only the way you care for your body but also the way you specifically treat your skin meaning whether or not you protect yourself from the sun or do any form of skincare will also determine the conditions you will deal with. The environment also plays a huge role in what conditions you’ll see; someone who lives in a busy metropolitan area with lots of pollution may be more prone to eczema, or breakouts compared to someone who lives away from heavy pollution.

So now what do you do with all this information? Now you understand that there are many complexities as to why you may be dealing with certain concerns and treating them can be tricky. The best way to educate yourself on properly caring for your skin is to see a professional who can help determine what exactly is your skin type so you can build a proper routine to deliver your skin what it needs.

As a final note, the most effective way to treat your skin is to give it the nutrients and hydration that it needs to function optimally. The better it functions the healthier and more radiant your skin will appear. Even between family members this can be a different plan for everyone so make sure your routine is geared to YOU.