The truth about skin care products that work is that they are not some expensive or exclusive brand of product, it is about choosing the right skin care product for your skin type.  This is where many people have problems, how do you know which of the multiple creams; lotions and potions are the right ones for your skin type?

Lets start with skin types because if you don’t yet know your skin type then it is unlikely that you will be able to choose the right skin care treatment.

There are many combinations of skin types but today we will look at two of the most common causes of bad skin, dry skin and oily skin.

Dry Skin – if you suffer from dry skin then no doubt you will be familiar with the tight feeling it can cause. This skin type is usually shown to have small pores and can be affected by changing weather conditions or moving from extremes, such as a warm office setting to a cold or harsh wind outdoors.  Soap can often have a negative effect on skin that is prone to dryness, as soaps in general tend to dry the skin out further.  Tones that are alcohol based will often have the same effect.

Skin care products for dry skin

Believe it or not the best thing you can do for your skin if it has a tendency to dry out, is to keep it hydrated.  Simple right?  Actually this is very achievable, increasing your intake of water every day will certainly help but as far as skin care products are concerned, the most important product you should have and utilize in your skin care regime is moisturizer.  A rich moisturizer is essential for dry flaky skin and should be applied several times a day.  A good toner for dry skin is a witch hazel based toner and a gentle cream cleanser is best.

Oily skin – if your skin is prone to oily patches, particularly around the t zone, your pores will be quite visible.  Large pores are more prone to blackheads and blemishes are a strict skin care regime is essential for this skin type.  On the other hand, oily skin is much less prone to wrinkles as it has more elasticity and can be very supple.  Oily skin is caused by the overproduction of sebum in the skin.

Skin care products for oily skin

Oily skin should not be treated with harsh products; a gentle cleanser is much better suited to this skin type.  Gentle exfoliation is useful for clearing dirt from pores and it is essential that you use a non-oil based moisturizer for oily skin.