Dry or oily skin? Here's how to find out
In order for your skin to be glowing and healthy-looking, it’s necessary to take care of it daily. Effective skincare should involve at least three steps:
- UV protection, through the use of sunscreens (even in winter and when it’s rainy and cloudy);
- cleansing, which should be done at least twice a day to prepare your skin for subsequent treatments;
- finally, hydration with serums, creams and face masks.
But how can you find the right product for each of these stages? The choice will vary according to your skin type. Knowing the characteristics of your skin will help you devise the correct skincare routine, optimizing results.
In this short guide you’ll learn how to recognize your skin type, distinguishing between normal, dry and oily, and the best way to care for it.
How to recognize oily or dry skin
The first step in identifying your skin type is observation. Looking in the mirror and analyzing the texture of your face will give you important information. Oily and dry complexions look and feel different from one another. Here are the main features.
Oily skin: characteristics, causes and remedies
We speak of oily skin when the activity of the sebaceous glands is definitely imbalanced and the production of sebum is excessive. Oily skin looks shiny and oily; rough to the touch and thicker because pores become clogged, creating a favorable environment for bacteria to thrive. If this situation is neglected, oily skin can become acne-prone.
Often, there's a tendency to over-wash the face with harsh products, avoiding moisturizing and nourishing this type of skin daily in the mistaken belief that it can make it even oilier and increase the appearance of blemishes. Instead, these bad habits could cause the so-called "rebound effect," in which the skin, in order to protect itself, further increases sebum production. It's therefore necessary to preserve oily skin from sun damage, cleansing and moisturizing it just like with all other skin types, but using tailored products: light, fast-absorbing and sebum-regulating.
Dry skin: profile, causes and skincare
Dry skin can appear dull and rough to the touch and is sometimes much more sensitive and prone to developing redness and irritation. Skincare designed for dry skin involves the use of moisturizing and nourishing products that can promote cell renewal
Biotherm experts have created multiple creams to meet the needs of dry skin. AQUASOURCE CICA NUTRI, for example, is an extremely moisturizing treatment with centella asiatica and probiotic fraction of Life Plankton. Day after day, the cream makes the skin brighter, hydrated and as though regenerated. For more mature skin that also needs a lifting and anti-wrinkle effect, Biotherm Laboratories has created the BLUE THERAPY UPLIFT CREAM FOR DRY SKIN. Its special ingredient is red seaweed, known for its soothing properties. With continued use, the face will appear smoother and brighter, and wrinkles will be visibly reduced.
Whatever your skin looks like, there’s always a good way to take care of it by choosing the Biotherm products best suited to your needs.
