A glowing, healthy-looking skin is every woman's dream. Still, numerous factors such as an unbalanced diet, stress, smoking, or an incorrect beauty care routine can become your skin's worst enemies. Knowing your skin type is crucial as this will help you determine the most suitable care and cosmetic products in order to enhance qualities and hide flaws. And one of the trickiest things is finding the best foundation for different skin types. Take a look at these tips that will help you feel great in your skin.
Our skin is not just a barrier against all noxious external
factors, but it also represents the reflection of our inner health.
Every physical or mental problem can highly affect the way our skin
looks. This is why it is essential to have a proper and correct
skin care routine. Diet and hygiene are
two major issues that must be attentively overseen especially if
you have to deal with an oily skin. It is true that an oily skin is
more "immune" to the aging process, yet it implies an array of
other aesthetic problems as it is usually related to acne.
On the other hand, a dry skin is so smooth and rather
"transparent". This type of skin has an entire army of fierce
enemies and it can be affected by extreme temperatures (too cold or
too hot), pollution and aging. Unlike oily skin, dry skin wrinkles
easily, making moisturizing and nourishing vital steps in your care
routine. Well, if you are among those having a normal skin,
consider yourself a very lucky person. Normal skin has the ideal pH
and it requires only the basic care steps such as cleansing,
moisturizing and mostly protection against UV rays.
Knowing your skin type is also necessary when having to choose
the best foundation. There is a wide range of foundations available
on the market and each and every one of them works effectively for
a certain skin type. We have to find the right texture and fluidity
for total coverage, yet maximum transparency. Yes, it might seem
strange, but the right foundation can cover skin issues, giving a
natural look, without accentuating wrinkles, and it blends
evenly with your skin.
Oily skin
When it comes to foundations and skin types, the "opposites
attract" rule totally works. Oily skin is characterized by large
pores, blackheads and acne breakouts. The most oily and shiny areas
are those around chin, nose, forehead (T-zone). Therefore, what you
need is an oil-free foundation able to cover breakouts and still
allow skin to breathe. Semi-matte or matte foundations seem to be
the best option, but since they might not provide full and long
coverage, use a transparent powder over. For slightly oily skin, a
sheer foundation that can barely be seen on the skin works just
fine. Don't use your fingers when applying foundation on oily skin
as this way you only transfer more oil, but use instead a makeup
sponge.
Dry skin
If oily skin has a problem with "too much", dry skin, on the other
hand, must deal with "too less", meaning a lack of water and sebum.
Dry skin generally gives an unpleasant and uncomfortable sensation
of tightness, especially after washing your face, and it might look
dull and flaky. Since your main goal is to keep your skin
moisturized, the best choice for dry skin is an oil-based or
water-based foundation. Oil-based foundations have a rather greasy
and thick texture and are amazing for very dry skin. Besides, if
you have wrinkles, due to the emollients contained, this type of
foundation can attenuate their appearance. Make sure to look for
foundations that are enriched with moisturizers. Liquid
foundations contain mild moisturizers and provide medium coverage
for dry skin.
Normal skin
Normal skin is the closest to perfection. It is characterized by a
smooth texture and a balanced water and oil content. Feel extremely
lucky if you have this type of skin since it doesn't have every
girl's nightmare: large pores. In fact, normal skin has small,
almost imperceptible pores. It looks radiant, smooth and you rarely
need to face those unloved breakouts. Use a tinted moisturizer or a
sheer foundation if you have an almost perfect skin and you just want to
add some color. If you have tiny issues with the T-zone, a
semi-matte foundation can do the trick.
Sensitive skin
It is not an easy thing having to deal with a sensitive skin, as
this means dryness, burning, redness, frequent breakouts, and
sometimes even infections. Therefore, sensitive skin requires not
just a special care, but also maximum attention when choosing
cosmetic products, which should be hypoallergenic, non-comedonic,
fragrance-free. If you have sensitive skin, a hypoallergenic,
silicone-based liquid foundation with SPF at least 15 is the best
solution.