Caring for Different Skin Types

Dry Skin

Unable to retain moisture

You have Dry Skin if it has the following characteristics:

• Feels uncomfortable and tight especially after shaving or washing
• Has a tendency to flake and peel easily and appears scaly
• Looks rough and dull and is prone to wrinkles and lines

Tips to keep Dry Skin looking good:

• Use a gentle facial cleanser everyday that won't dry the skin further
• Use a facial scrub twice a week to remove dead cells
• Use a light natural moisturiser and a night cream to revitalise and repair

Normal Skin

Maintains the right moisture levels and balanced production of sebum.

You have Normal Skin if it has the following characteristics:

• Has a fine even texture with a supple and smooth surface
• Looks clear and does not develop spots and blemishes
• The pores of the skin are fine and hardly visible
• Healthy balance between oil and moisture contents and is therefore moist yet neither greasy nor dry

Tips to keep Normal Skin looking good:

• Follow a sensible skin care routine using a quality facial cleanser every day
• Have a facial scrub twice a week
• Use a mud mask weekly to draw out any toxins and keep skin clear and healthy
• Use a light moisturiser, and a rich night cream to revitalise and repair
• Drink plenty of water to flush to keep the skin hydrated

Combination Skin

A combination of Oily and Dry Skin.

You have Combination Skin if it has the following characteristics:

• It appears to have large open pores and is prone to blackheads particularly around the nose

Tips to keep Combination Skin looking good:

• Always use a good quality facial cleanser twice a day and a facial scrub at least twice a week, with plenty of hot water, focusing on the forehead, nose and chin
• Use a mud mask once or twice a week to absorb excess oil and toxins from the pores to keep them clean and reduce their appearance
• Avoid shaving foams and soap that will dry the skin and worsen the imbalance.
• Drink plenty of water this will keep the skin hydrated

Oily Skin

Over production of sebum which makes the skin oily.

You have Oily Skin if it has the following:

• Feels greasy and looks shiny - especially on the T-Zone (forehead, nose and chin)
• Appears to have large open pores and is prone to blackheads, whiteheads, spots and pimples
• Attracts dirt and dust from the environment and feels unclean most of the time

Tips to keep Oily Skin looking good:

• Always use a good quality facial cleanser and a facial scrub at least twice a week, with plenty of hot water, this will prevent pore clogging
• Use a mud mask twice weekly to absorb excess oils & toxins from the pores to keep them clean and reduce their appearance
• Use a a light moisturiser, that will keep your skin looking matte,
• Avoid shaving foams and soap that will dry the skin
• Drink plenty of water this will prevent dehydration of the skin
• Eat plenty of leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits and ensure an adequate intake of B vitamins