Dear Skincare Fiend,
I think I'm a pretty clean person. And at times, my skin feels dry and tight. But then sometimes I feel like the Exxon Valdez has just dumped it's load directly onto my face pores. Do I have dry skin? Oily skin? How do I even know?
Sincerely, Greased Lightning.
Dear Greased Lightning,
In my experience few people have truly oily skin. True oily skin will be super shiny about a half an hour after cleansing it... like makeup will slide around when you try to apply it.
Here's my basic routine for oily skin:
- Start with PCASkin Facial Wash Oily/Problem Skin
- Then apply PCASkin Nutrient Toner
- Finish with PCASkin Hydrating Serum
If you have dry skin, you can’t even stand the way your skin feels tight after you cleanse it. You must, I say, MUST put moisturizer on immediately after cleansing. Tightness is a great indicator you have gone to the dry side.
My basic routine for dry skin:
- Start with Essance Revitalizing Facial Cleanser
- Then apply PCASkin Hydrating Toner
- Finish with Essance Revitalizing Facial Moisturizer
You have combination skin when your cheek areas are normal or dry and your T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) is normal or oily. You have two different skin types on your face, which, thankfully is not the same as being two-faced. That problem is much harder to solve.
My basic routine for combination skin:
- Start with Essance Revitalizing Facial Cleanser
- Then apply PCASkin Nutrient Toner
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Finish with Essence Dragon’s Blood Moisturizer
