* DRY SKIN TYPES: Dry skin can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. It's caused by the sebum not producing enough oil(fats) to the skin surface. Environment, frequent washing and inadequate hydration can cause dry skin
PRODUCT TO AVOID
1. ALCOHOL BASED TONERS: Many toners contains alcohol, which tend to dry out your skin quicker. Invest in an alcohol free formular ( or ditch it altogether your choice)
2. ACNE_FIGHTING FORMULA: My dear run from any product that is acne fighting the struggle is real considering two major ingredients that are extremely drying. While benzoyle peroxide and salicylic acid can be effective on blemishes they can also cause itching and redness on your dry skin
3. RETINOIDS: They are not just anti_aging, they are used to treat acne. But again they can irritate the skin which is a no no. But if you love the benefits try using it after applying moisturizer
4. CLEANSERS WITH SULFATES: Sulfates are good at getting rid of your skin natural oils, leaving your skin super dry. A quick way to tell? "If your face wash foams it probably got em"
5. AVOID EXFOLIATION: You dont have to skip out on exfoliating. if you have a dry skin, you just have to figure out how often to do it depending on your skin type
NORMAL SKIN TYPE
It's also called eudermic this means it is well balanced. It is neither too oily nor too dry. Normal skin tends to have balanced PH levels and sebum production.
PRODUCT TO AVOID
1.SD ALCOHOl 40, DENATURED ALCOHOL, ETHANOL AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL: These are commonly found in toners and should be avoided. Exception: they can be beneficial when used in acne prone treatment.
2. SODIUM OR AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE: These are commonly found in cleansing gels and extremely dehydrating to the skin
3. MINERAL OIL: This ingredient can have a pore clogging effect on the skin.
4. ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE AND ISOPROPYL PALMITATE: This ingredient may encourage clogged pores