Enjoy ;) — Skincare

Hello Beautiful, do you have rough, dehydrated skin, winter burn and maybe irritations? These are (some of) the most commons winter-symptoms that affect all types of skin from January until March. None of it is very nice. Staying at home could be an effective solution but it's not always possible... Don't panic, here's another way: Skincare! And this can be fun too. You knew that, didn't you? Let's not waste other time, we have some serious issues to fix here. There are our dos and don'ts during winter time: CLEANSING & CLEANSING Even if you're skincare is the most accurate...

Sensitive skin is used as an umbrella term for a multitude of skin states or reactions caused by environmental, mechanical or chemical applications. For some sensitivity may only occur after the topical use of specific ingredients, causing inflamed itchy skin. For others, abrasive clothing or the environment can leave you with itchiness, rashes, soreness, or pink/red patches. When nerve endings in the epidermis are stimulated, they react. Nerve endings in sensitive skin can either be more prone to irritation or be due to a broken down skin barrier function. Your skin can be more sensitive at different times, for example,...

Some people have overactive sebaceous glands that produce excess sebum that contributes to the look of oily skin (remember the cross section of the skin from week 1?)   The glands are more plentiful in the face, neck, chest, and head and back, so that's why those areas tend to be affected by oil production the most. To get from the glands to your skin the oil flows into nearby follicular pores, and eventually works its way to the surface. When too much oil is produced skin no longer looks healthy but shiny and greasy. Genetics, hormone changes, or even...

This is the most common of skin types, combining two of the classifications of ‘normal’, dry, sensitive or oily. It is particularly prevalent in adolescence, with most individuals experiencing raised sebum levels through hormonal activity in this life stage. However, some may experience this combination throughout life. Typically, the delicate eye area and cheeks would have a ‘normal’ skin texture and appearance with the T-zone (this is the forehead, nose and chin) presenting open pores & blackheads and sebum rich skin that may or may not have pimples.     For those who experience oily break-outs in their teens, a...

This skin type above all others can manifest in a wide range of skin conditions, accelerated aging or a perfectly clear complexion. Dry skin is often temporary, perhaps rearing its head in winter, although it can be a lifelong condition. Cold winter air means low humidity, both outdoors and indoors. The water content of the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin) tends to reflect the level of humidity around it. Signs and symptoms of dry skin depend on your age, your health, where you live, time spent outdoors and other topical issues. Symptoms may include a feeling of skin tightness,...