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If you’re frustrated with your current skin care routine maybe you need a new one that is better for your skin type. Lots of people use the wrong routine. The very first thing anyone should do is choose methods and products appropriate for your skin type. Whether your skin is oily, dry, combo, sensitive or sun damaged, there are routines and products that can be used to properly care for your skin. However, there are some common mistakes that are made even if you are getting everything else right.

We’ll talk about a few proven skin care routines for each skin type.

If your skin is very oily and you can’t do anything to dry it up even a little bit, it is time to seek a dermatologist’s advice. You will need to look at your skin care habits and your diet. Make sure you are not stripping the oil off your face every time you wash. Is bar soap your cleanser? Oily skinned people shouldn’t use bar soap as cleanser because it contributes to the problem. It is also possible that you will need to be prescribed some medication that works to help reduce the oil that is produced in your skin (wherever the medication is applied). Your oil glands are incredibly sensitive and react to a wide variety of external circumstances and that is why they are so easily aggravated.

When you wash your face in the morning, all you really need to do is apply slightly warm water.

You need to wash your hands before you begin washing your face to avoid spreading germs, dirt and oils from your hands to your face. If you are in a routine of applying a night cream before bed your morning ritual of cleansing your face with warm water will remove this as well as the extra oil on you face too. Be careful not to over cleanse your face with cleansers. If your skin is oily you won’t necessarily need an extra moisturizer unlike those with dry skin.

Most people who battle with dry skin also battle with skin sensitivity too. With this skin type it’s important to be extra careful not to let your skin become too dry. Many products exist today that are full of chemicals, instead of falling for their gimmicks try to find natural moisturizers especially in the winter months when skin can be extra dry and irritated. There are many natural and safe alternatives to commercial products that tend to use petroleum based products that you shouldn’t put on your face.

Good skin care is important for all types of skin because all skin needs to be taken care of (regardless of type). If you are not sure what your skin type is, then you can enlist the help of a qualified beautician to give you expert advice. She will be able to assist you in developing your skin care routine but be on the lookout for marketing and up-selling you things that you do not actually need. Once you have everything figured about, then you may need to try different products to see what works best.