Skin care is the limitation of experience that improves skin integrity, promotes its architecture and relieve skin situation, and may consist of nutrition, protection of excessive sun exposure, and appropriate use of sun moistures cream or ointments.
Some practices that might improve skin are the use of cosmetics, exfoliation, laser Therapy, hydrate skin -topically and orally, topical antioxidants, enough sleep, take a nutritious diet, stress-free life, avoid smoking, Alcohol, etc.
Daily care of skin is done in case of different situations such as if the skin is to dry or too moist, in case of dermatitis and any skin injuries.
4 steps of Skin Care:
Step 1: Know your skin type:
- Oily (O)/ Dry (D)
- Resistant (R)/ Sensitive(S)
- Non- pigmented (N)/ Pigmented (P)
- Tight (T)/ Wrinkled (W)
Step 2: Set up a goal
Ideal skin is Oily+ Resistant+ Non- pigmented+ Tight (ORNT) type
Step 3: Choose correct skin care product
- Oily skin- foaming cleanser, light or no moisturizer, gel form of sunscreen
Dry skin- non- foaming cleanser, moisturizer and cream form if sunscreen
- Resistant skin- no extra care needed
Sensitive skin- if presence of acne/ redness/ stinging/ allergic- visit your Dermatologist
- Non- pigmented skin- no extra care needed
Pigmented skin- if mild – use sunscreen and retinoid, Ifsevere- visit your Dermatologist
- Tight skin- no extra care needed
Wrinkled skin- If mild- use sunscreen and retinoid, If severe – visit your Dermatologist
Step 4: Follow daily skin care regimen
Morning:
Step 1- Cleanser
Step 2- Eye product
Step 3- Treatment product or medication
Step 4 – Moisturizer
Step 5- Sunscreen
Evening:
Step 1- Cleanser
Step 2- Eye product
Step 3- Treatment product or medication
Step 4- Moisturizer
Step 5- Retinoid
Useful tips for application:
- Wait until each product feels like it has been absorbed in the skin before applying another product
- Wait for 2-3 minutes before applying make-up over sunscreen
- The “teaspoon rule” of sunscreen: 1 teaspoon of sunscreen to the face and neck area Sunscreens should be applied 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure. Ideally, reapplication at least every two hours is necessary but application at 8 am and 12 pm is essential.
- Topical retinoid application: a pea-sized amount of medication is usually sufficient to cover the face. Apply the medication to the entire affected area, not as spot treatment of individual lesions before bed. The skin should be dry at the time of application.
- Topical retinoids are recommended to everyone above 20 years as an anti-aging agent, except those with the stinging type of skin and those planning to be or are pregnant.
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