-Nourish the Skin You’re In-

Hi beauties! I certainly hope that you have discovered your skin type from the information posted in Tuesday’s blog. Today we will delve into some of the terms associated with skin care. This terminology will help you recognize different product types that may be used in your skin care routine. If you need refresher just click this link and it will take you back to the previous post. I want you to be ultra prepared to soak in what we are getting ready to talk about.

Everyone has their own idea of how to "wash" their skin. Honestly ask yourself is what you are "washing" it with maximizing the health and appearance of your skin. Possibly. As expected different skin types require different skin care practices and products. We are mainly focusing on understanding what these terms mean for you and your skin. Below I have compiled a list of everyday vocabulary, their meanings and/or examples used in the skin care field:

*Cleanse - NOT WASH: to remove makeup or impurities (dirt, environmental debris and oils)

-Cleanser Types:

---Gels/Bars (Foaming)

---Lotion (Milky)

---Creams

*Exfoliate: to help loosen dead skin cells, unblock pores and to smooth skin; should be spherical yet symmetrical and smooth

-Exfoliant Types:

---Mechanical (physically using grainy/beady products)

---Chemical (peels)

*Tone: to make skin tight as well as to remove any residual product; also to prep skin for deeper penetration of products, usually applied before masques and moisturizers

-Toner Types:

---Toners (High alcohol content)

---Fresheners (Low alcohol content)

---Astringents (Highest alcohol content)

*Masques/Masks: draws out impurities, clear up blemishes, tightens/tones skin, hydrates, brightens, nourishes and soothes

-Masque Types:

---Setting (hardens or dries; tightens skin)

----Clay

---Non-Setting (does not harden or dry; pre-mixed and ready to use)

----Cream or gel

*Sunscreen (protects from Ultra Violet rays, guards against premature aging, pigmentation/dark spots and helps prevent skin cancer; wear all year-all weather-daytime hours)

---SPF (sun protection factor)

----Broad Spectrum (protects from UVA and UVB rays by absorption or reflection)

*Moisturizer: products formulated to add moisture to the skin.

-Moisturizer Types:

--Moisturizers (helps to retain moisture)

--Hydrators/Humectants (helps attract moisture/water to skin)

I hope this has given you an understanding on what you should already be using as a healthy part of your daily skin care exercise. The next post will focus solely on step-by-step product application using at least one product from each category. I will also include what skin type is better suited for each of the categories. Until the next time beauties keep your face forward.

-Vee-