Do you have a skincare routine that's actually right for your skin type?

With so many skincare products on the market, have you been choosing the right ones for your skin type? After all, it doesn't make much sense to take care of your skin if you're not using the appropriate products. Estimated reading time: 2 minutes and 17 seconds.

So, what are the existing skin types?

In addition to skin types, there is also the skin condition, which varies according to age, sebaceous gland activity, and natural hydration levels.

The relationship between these two aspects lies in the gradual aging of the skin and exposure to internal and external factors. Among the main ones are stress, heredity, anxiety, climate, pollution, medications, and behavior.

There are four very distinct skin types, which we will show you below:

Normal

Normal skin has a healthy and velvety appearance because it produces oil in a balanced way. Thus, there is no excess, and it presents uniformity between shine and dryness.

Pores are small and barely visible, although in some areas like the forehead, chin, and nose, they may be oilier than other regions. In normal skin, blood circulates more easily, there are no blemishes, and its color is uniform according to the skin tone. For example, in lighter tones, it has a rosy appearance.

For care, it is important to use neutral soaps and oil-free moisturizing creams daily. In addition, sunscreen is an essential item that should be applied to all visible and exposed parts of the body.

Dry

Dry skin, despite having barely visible pores, has little luminosity, no oiliness, and a tendency to flake. The biggest problem with this skin type is its inability to retain water, hence the lack of sebum and dull appearance.

People with dry skin should avoid hot and prolonged baths, as these can worsen dryness. To keep it healthy, it needs water from deep layers of the body and perspiration.

If this process doesn't happen, it inevitably compromises natural hydration, resulting in dry, rough, and dull skin. For the care of this skin type, it is essential to use moisturizing creams or vegetable oils.

Oily

Oily skin is the opposite of dry skin, having an intense and thick shine due to an excessive and even necessary production of sebum. Just as it is necessary to stimulate oiliness in dry skin, in this type, it is necessary to control the excess.

Factors that produce oily skin include prolonged sun exposure, genetic inheritance, hormonal imbalance, medications, stress, and fatty foods.

Enlarged pores are more apparent and susceptible to blackheads, pimples, and blemishes. To care for it, as there is a high propensity for inflammation, it is ideal to use neutral lotions based on plant extracts that provide freshness and relief at the same time.

Combination

The most common skin type, which demands extra care, especially in choosing the right products for each area. Pores are usually enlarged in the "T-zone" (forehead, nose, and chin), where acne and breakouts appear.

In the cheek area and extremities, the skin is dry and sometimes dehydrated, hence the term combination.

As we mentioned in the previous two skin types, oily areas produce excess sebum, and dry areas lack this formation, which requires different care and products.

Learn how to maintain healthy skin with a good skincare routine

Having a skincare routine is essential to keep it healthy, vibrant, and protected from external agents. For these self-care moments, having the right products and a pre-established ritual is the best way. Choosing natural, organic, and vegan options, such as Essencial Organics products, ensures you know what you're putting on your skin and helps achieve satisfactory results in the short, medium, and long term.

Step 1

If you're looking to invest in the healthiest and most natural skincare routine possible, how about starting with our Damask Rose Facial Serum? Containing 100% plant-derived squalane, it retains skin moisture, promoting a smooth and soft texture right from your first use. It also helps to minimize expression lines, blemishes, and signs of aging, and to smooth dark circles caused by dehydration and dry skin. 

Step 2

The Black Mud, our facial mask, is an extra alternative for those who want radiant and fresh skin. Not to mention that it can be used with the Immortelle treatment once a week. Its sweet orange essential oil eliminates toxins, detoxifies, and removes impurities from the skin, and its vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, making it a great ally in wrinkle treatment.

Step 3

To complement the facial treatment, the Sugar Body Scrub hydrates and nourishes the body's skin while exfoliating. Its essential oils make it a powerful regenerator of skin tissue, ideal for all skin types. 

Bonus Tip

Our relaxing blend is a great product for those who want to start aligning their beauty routine with inner care. It is a mixture of 4 essential oils that work on our nervous system, acting directly on emotions and helping to relieve stress, relax, soothe, and calm. 

Like the idea? Want to try it? Just get in touch with Gui, our aromatherapist and consultant! Call him on WhatsApp.