Believe it or not, your skin care should change with the calendar. In the warmer months, most skin types have a lot more moisture especially in humid locations. If your skin is oily you will want to use a cleanser especially for oily skin types. Toner can really help tighten pores and help to cut down on shine and oil build up throughout the day. You will still need to use a light moisturizer with an SPF. You always want to protect your skin from the sun. Dry Skin types will need a bit more moisture. You may want to continue using your favourite cleanser, but you will want to lighten up on your moisturizer, perhaps investing in a combination moisturizer will help to balance things out. The combinations formula is a less heavy on your face then a formula for dry skin types.
If you have combination skin, you will want to use your toner in the T- zone, forehead and nose area to tighten pores and reduce oil build up in those areas. Moisturize with a combination skin formula. All skin types will benefit from using a good makeup remover. Removing makeup and dirt from your pores at night will help to keep your face blemish free and pores closed. Choose the right toner for your skin type. To keep skin glowing, you will want to exfoliate with a quality product 2 times per week. In the cooler months, your skin care program should focus on moisturizing creams and cleansers, even if you have oily skin.
Oily skin also needs to retain moisture as it can become very dehydrated. Using a moisture rich mask in the winter can really help aid your skins retention of water. You may have to try a few different products to find the right combination for your skin type. Investing in a good SPF moisturizer will be most important to all types. Protecting your skin from the sun’s rays will be very important in protecting against skin cancer and premature aging. Prevention is always the best medicine. After all, the skin is the largest organ in the human body. Taking care of your skin while you are young will prove most beneficial later in life. Having regular facials, perhaps adding an herbal peel once a year, can really improve the skins over all texture and tone and keep it looking youthful and radiant in every season.