With this change of season, our skin also transitions. It can go from being dry to oily to dehydrated. Hence, it is necessary to listen to what our skin says. By listening, here I mean identify your skin type. How does it react to different products? How does your skin behave during monsoon? Is it acne-prone, dehydrated, or sensitive? Take appropriate steps to curb all the ill effects that your skin reacts to.
Here are some steps that you can follow to keep your skin look happy and hearty.
Identify your skin type
Take a mild cleanser and wash your face with the same. Let the skin get dry and if your skin feels tight and dry at the same time, then you have dry skin.
If you face sebum/oil over your face, you have oily skin.
And if experience dry patches here and there, but only oily around your nose, you definitely have combination skin.
There can be chances, you may experience instant redness when you apply a product or even while cleansing. If you sense itchiness immediately remove the product. However, it is always advisable to do a patch test on your wrist before any application.
Of all the scenarios, you can also see breakouts while using different beauty products. This can lead to having a zit or a pimple or can be a reaction to new buyers. This could be due to the product or not taking a healthy diet might be the biggest factor. It is vital to have a healthy diet for the skin to glow and shine brighter.
The most important one, if you have dullness, itchiness on your face- you have dehydrated skin. Any skin type can have this condition. This basically means that your skin is thirsty and it needs water. You have to stay hydrated for the skin to glow. However, it always advisable to see a dermatologist for better recommendations.
You can anytime try and test these tricks to identify your skin. Not only this, products without parabens and chemicals should be used. If you haven’t switched to the use of organic products, now is the time. Our skin needs pure products that can be trusted and don’t do any harm.
Also, prioritize, as to what skin issue needs to be dealt with first. Is the identification of skin type or you not drinking enough water!
