Sharing Skin Care Tips (SSCT) : Knowing your skin FIRST

About skin care product & where to buy them - > There's is a lot skin care product now at the store and pharmacy,  one is Drugstore one which is cheap, and another one is High-end skin care product which of cause the High-bucks one, and others like doctor recommend product - the one that not all store sell, only if you ask the doctor then properly the doctor will give you the product, but before buying one, think about what is your skin type and what your skin problem?

Your skin type - > How to find out what's is your skin type :

1 - Wash you face (is ok, if you don't have facial cleansing, just wash your face like normal, don't use hand / body soap! ) 

2- With 30 to an hour (During this time, your skin should return to its natural state, the characteristics of which will determine your skin type. Act normally and, please, don't touch your face) 

3- dab your face with a tissue (Pay attention to the 'T-zone'--the area of your forehead and nose)4- Determine your skin type. (Skin falls into four types--normal, oily, dry and combination)

• Normal skin shows neither oil nor flaking skin. It should feel supple and smooth. If you have it, consider yourself lucky :)
• Oily skin is characterized by the grease on the tissue. It is also common for a person with oily skin to have large pores and a shine.
• Dry skin may feel taut or show flakes of dead skin. It is associated with small pores. Moisturizing is important for this skin type.
• Combination skin is most common. It exhibits traits of all three of the above skin types. Usually, the skin is oily in the T-zone and normal to dry elsewhere.

Know what problems your skin might have. There are usually two 'problem' categories that your skin may fall under, as well as your skin type. These two categories are:
• Sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, your face reacts easily to regular skin products. This means that when you use regular skin products, your face will get red, itchy, or a rash could form.
• Acne-Prone skin. Even if you're not a teenager, you may still get pimples/acne, especially if you have an oily skin type. If you have acne-prone skin, look around for a good acne products.

If that didn't work try this!Normal skin -> not to oily or dry, just normal skin supple and smooth,

Oily -> you properly should have Oily face, and your T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) properly most oily areas.

Dry -> you properly have dry have, you also might feel over dry sometimes and small pores.Combination -> you properly have combination skin, oily and dry at some parts / areas, Most common Is T-zone oily, cheek dry, or even just normal,

try to understand each skin type&need -

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  • Almost invisible pores
  • Dull, rough complexion
  • Red patches
  • Less elasticity
  • More visible lines
  • Genetic factors
  • Aging or hormonal changes
  • Weather such as wind, sun, or cold
  •  
  • No or few imperfections
  • No severe sensitivity
  • Barely visible pores
  • A radiant complexion
  • Overly dilated pores
  • Blackheads
  • Shiny skin
  • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from tanning beds
  • Indoor heating
  • Long, hot baths and showers
  • Ingredients in soaps, cosmetics, or cleansers
  • Medications
  • Take shorter showers and baths, no more than once daily.
  • Use mild, gentle soaps or cleansers. Avoid deodorant soaps.
  • Don't scrub while bathing or drying.
  • Apply a rich moisturizer right after bathing. Ointments and creams may work better than lotions for dry skin but are often messier. Reapply as needed throughout the day.
  • Use a humidifier and don't let indoor temperatures get too hot.
  • Wear gloves when using cleaning agents, solvents, or household detergents.
  • Enlarged pores
  • Dull or shiny, thick complexion
  • Blackheads, pimples, or other blemishes
  • Puberty or other hormonal imbalances
  • Stress
  • Exposure to heat or too much humidity
  • Wash your skin no more than twice a day and after you perspire heavily.
  • Use a gentle cleanser and don't scrub.
  • Don't pick, pop, or squeeze pimples. This prolongs healing time.
  • Use products labeled as "noncomedogenic." They tend not to clog pores.
  • Redness
  • Itching
  • Burning
  • Dryness
  • Use a broad spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Avoid direct sunlight and wear a hat and sunglasses.
  • Don't smoke.
  • Stay hydrated.
Normal Skin Type
Normal skin is not too dry and not too oily. It has:
Combination Skin Type
A combination skin type can be dry or normal in some areas and oily in others, such as the T-zone (nose, forehead, and chin). Many people have combination skin, which  may benefit from slightly different types of skin care in different areas.
Combination skin can produce:
Dry Skin Type
 D
ry skin can produce:
When exposed to drying factors, skin can crack, peel, or become itchy, irritated, or inflamed. If your skin is very dry, it can become rough and scaly, especially on the backs of your hands, arms, and legs.
Dry skin may be caused or made worse by:
Here are some tips for taking better care of dry skin:
Oily Skin Type
Oily skin can produce:
Oiliness can change depending upon the time of year or the weather. Oily skin can b
e caused or made worse
by:
To take  care of oily skin:
Sensitive Skin Type
If your skin is sensitive, try to find out what your triggers are so you can avoid them. You may
have sensitive
skin for a variety of reasons, but often it's in response to particular skin care products.
Sensitive skin can show up as:
The Basics of Skin Care
These tips will help your skin stay healthier no matter its type.
• Wash your skin thoroughly every day and never wear makeup to bed.
• Moisturize your skin.

Dry Skin: If your skin has a strong tendency toward dehydration, lacks oil, and has few breakouts if any at all, it is considered dry. In more extreme cases, dry skin lacks elasticity and can be extremely sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold temperatures. Wash your face once a day with a rich, creamy cleanser and warm water.

Treatment: Rinse with warm water and pat your skin dry. Use toner to help with that tight and flaky feeling of dehydration. Avoid toners and makeup that contain alcohol as alcohol-based products have a drying effect on skin. Use a cream-based lotion to hydrate your skin and keep it rejuvenated.

Oily Skin:If your skin is oily, it usually has a lot of shine to it very soon after cleansing and the pores are generally slightly enlarged. It is more prone to pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads than other skin types and is coarser in texture.

Treatment: Your skin tends to attract more dirt than dry skin, so wash your face twice a day with a gentle non-foaming cleanser and warm water. Rinse with warm water. Use an alcohol-free, hydrating toner to help remove additional residue. Oil blotting sheets through out the day can help control shine, and it takes as little as 3 minutes after lunch. Although your skin's oily, you still must moisturize it with a light moisturizer daily, or your skin will become dry underneath and overcompensate by producing more oil.

Normal Skin: Some consider normal skin to be combination skin, but it is not. If your skin is oily in the "T zone" and your nose while dry and taut on the cheeks, it is considered normal. It's also considered normal if it changes with seasons (dryer in winter, oilier in summer). Normal skins can also be 'Normal-To's' as in normal to oily or normal to dry.

Combination Skin: Combination skin is comprised of two extreme skin types on one face. These situations occur when there is acne and a lot of oil in one area when the rest of the skin is generally dry (no oil).

• Two common examples are dry skin with papular and pustular acne on the cheeks or a normal skin with inflamed papular and pustular acne in the chin and mouth area.
• Treatment: Tend to each area appropriately as described above. If the acne is severe, consult a dermatologist or esthetician.

Sensitive Skin: Please note that you may have sensitive skin and normal, oily, or dry. If your skin has allergic reactions to beauty products and is usually sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold weather, it is sensitive. Sensitivity can show up in rash, redness, inflammation, acne, and dilated capillaries.Treatment: Look for cleansers, toners, makeup, and moisturizers that are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. Cleanse, tone and moisturize with gentle products everyday. The idea for your skin is to always choose products with a soothing benefit. Some common ingredients to look for are: chamomile, azulene, bisabolol, allantoin, lavender, camphor, calamine, rosemary, thyme, aloe vera etc.

Your skin problem ->

Oily skin

Aging

Variability in skin tone

Age Spots

Bruises

Dry, Cracking Skin

Eczema

Acne

Scars

Stretch Marks

Cellulite

Keratosis

Pilaris

Rosacea

Skin care product ->Dark spots - Acne spot, Sun spot, age spot,Brightening - Uneven skin tone, Dark skin tone,Anti-Aging - agingAnti-Age - Getting older? Use this! preventing being old lady! Acne - Acne, Blemish, Blackheads - Blackhead, Whiteheads - Whitehead,Oiliness - Oily

Dryness - DryVisible pores - Enlarge pore,

Dark circle - Dark circle "I call it PANDA EYES"Any many more....Tips: Anything with "Anti" in it, it should just preventing, like Anti-wrinkle, anti-dark eye circle,

Thanks to : http://www.marieclaire.com/hair-beauty/trends/common-skincare-problems-solved

PROBLEM: TIRED EYES

"The first signs of aging often show up around the eyes," says plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Bays Brown. "By the time you reach 30, the lower lid no longer blends seamlessly into the cheek, and there is a slight line of demarcation due to volume loss." In layman's terms? Your once-plump cheeks are starting to deflate, so you get lovely rings under your eyes — even after a full night's sleep. What's more, the skin around the eyes is so thin that it's prone to early lines caused by sun and squinting, which together cause elastin to break down.

• Baby-step solution: Big UV-protective sunglasses (to prevent squinting and filter sunlight) and a moisturizing nighttime eye cream with antioxidants and retinol will do a lot to prevent and treat early crow's-feet.
• Serious fix: If the rings under your eyes are pronounced to the point where you look tired all the time (thank genetics for that), a derm or plastic surgeon can inject a hyaluronic acid filler along the circles to create a smooth surface between your cheeks and eyes. "I love hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane and Juvaderm because they contain small particles ideally sized for smoothing out superficial issues," says dermatologist Dr. Hilary L. Reich.

PROBLEM: NOT-SO-CUTE BROWN SPOTS

When your childhood freckles morph from a sweet sprinkling across the nose to uneven tan splotches, you've got sun-induced hyperpigmentation. "Commonly, one of the first signs of aging is sunspots on the face, back of hands, and chest," explains Reich, "especially if you play golf or tennis, or often wear V-necks or tank tops."

• Baby-step solution: Anyone who has come home from the beach sporting a splash of new freckles knows that sunscreen is most crucial to people prone to sunspots. "The sun exacerbates the pigmentation immediately," explains Brown. Layer on protection any chance you get — vitamin C serum under daily sunscreen and topped with mineral powder is a sweet trio. At night, help the fade with alpha hydroxy, beta hydroxy, or kojic acid.
• Serious fix: Ask your derm about mild acid peels to increase cell turnover and get rid of blotchy surface skin, or Intense Pulsed Light treatments, which target spots but are gentler than zappy lasers.

PROBLEM: PERMA-LINES

"When a teenager raises her eyebrows, horizontal lines appear across her forehead, but then disappear immediately when she relaxes the muscles," explains Reich. "As she heads into her early 30s, it takes increasingly more time for the lines to disappear." The same thing happens in between the eyebrows (stop furrowing!) and in the lines that go from the outside of the nose down to the corners of the mouth (from years of smiling and talking — but don't stop doing those). Expression lines result from a combo of UV damage and the skin's elastin wearing out from repetitive use.

• Baby-step solution: At home, use vitamin A derivatives like over-the-counter retinol or prescription retinoids like Retin-A Micro to "prevent and minimize fine lines by increasing collagen," says Reich. Gross' grassroots solution is this: "Retraining ourselves to not make some very basic facial expressions — like scowling — can make all the difference. Whenever you feel tense, consciously take a moment to breathe deeply, which will force you to relax your facial muscles."
• Serious fix: The only way to stop expression lines from forming is to refrain from making the expression, which requires Botox. But derms are divided over using preventive Botox. "Is Botox too much for a 25-year-old? It depends," explains Fields. "If you have an anatomically aggressive wrinkle, Botox at 20 makes sense. But if your skin goes back to smooth after making an expression — get out of here."

PROBLEM: PORES OF PLENTY

Before you get true wrinkles, you might notice your skin starting to look blah because your pores are getting bigger. "Pores sag because of UV damage — the collagen walls start to crumble," says Fields. Makeup, pollution, and your skin's natural oil can stretch out your pores over the years beyond the point where they can shrink back — and, according to Gross, folks with oily skin are even more prone to stretched pores because their skin produces more ... gunk.

• Baby-step solution: Clean out and tighten your pores so they can't hold as much. Peptide creams and serums strengthen and firm the skin, salicylic acid products dissolve the oil in your pores, and face scrubs with round beads smooth away surface dullness — just steer clear of scrubs that contain ground seeds or pits because jagged edges can microscopically tear skin, making the problem worse in the long run.
• Serious fix: Enzyme facials are great for jump-starting a pore-minimizing regimen. Hit up Bergdorf Goodman or Nordstrom for the Elemis Modern Skin Facial — designed for 20-something skin, it uses papaya enzymes to gently coax crud out of the pores. For a more drastic approach, Isolaz is a no-downtime laser procedure that literally vacuums out your pores and kills bacteria, which also makes it great for getting rid of pore-stretching acne — a condition that many women don't outgrow until their 40s.

Read more: Common Skin Problems - Tips for Common Skincare Problems - Marie Claire

if your skin is normal with no skin problem you can also use homemade skin care! or just 1 simply cleansing, normally young teen or preteen start with this,

Website - Skin care product -> Sephora (High-end) -> http://www.sephora.com/skincare?pageSize=-1

Pharmacy -> http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/skin-care-products/ID=360323-tier2generaland many more, this is just example where to buy them.

Try to stick with your Skin care routine, don't change them many time, this will make your face worse, if you don't have any routine, just make one! very easy just follow the simply step Everyday! ( well you don't need to use skin care product forever, only if you have skin problem like acne, dark spot, aging, wrinkle, dark eye circle any many more, or you just want to prevent aging when you turn to 20+ but you can use skin care product like till u old or anything, there's no wrong with preventing) 

Skin care product you will need ->You don't really need to use a lot of product, starting with one cleansing also a great way to start, or simple 3-step > Cleanser, Toner/Lotion, Moisturize,Don't forget to Exfoliating every once or twice a week~ and special others Treatment such as Mask, nose strip, and many more, this also opinion but if it won't hurt to treat your face, your face will take you sooner ~

1. Cleansers: Every quality beauty regimen starts with a good cleanser. When shopping for cleansers, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, choose a cleanser that will remove dirt, makeup and oil without stripping natural moisture from the skin. Second, shop for cleansers that will work with your skin's natural chemistry. If you have dry skin, for example, choose creamy cleansers that infuse the skin with moisture. If your skin is acne-prone, buy an oil-free cleanser with blemish-fighting salicylic acid.
2. Moisturizers: An excellent moisturizer is an important post-cleansing skin care product. Some moisturizers are thick and heavy and are perfect for individuals with naturally dry skin. Light and oil-free moisturizers are ideal for men and women with oily skin. Moisturizers can also contain SPF for sun protection, natural antioxidant extracts and anti-aging ingredients.
3. Exfoliating products: Exfoliating your skin from time to time can give your complexion a smooth, youthful appearance. Exfoliating scrubs and cleansers remove dead skin cells from the skin to keep it from appearing dull and dry. Different types of exfoliating products are available, including cleansers with micro beads and scrubs with salt and crushed shells. Products with micro beads tend to be gentle and can be used on a regular basis, while heavier scrubs should be used less often.
4. Specialized creams

Better start skin care with this some tips -:

Skin care tips from dermatologists

Tempted to corner the dermatologist you meet at a cocktail party for her best skin care advice? No need. We asked top experts in the field how they keep their skin young, fresh, and glowing 24/7.

Read more here & Thank to: http://www.prevention.com/beauty-1/16-skin-care-tips-derms-do-themselves#ixzz2by1MRYNwDermatologists know what's best for you skin, they properly should know more that you know, it won't hurt to ask and talk about you skin to your doctor, maybe they will help you out and pick a right, but this is opinion, because many people just pick a cleansing from drugstore and it already done a good job, so it all up to you ~

WikiHow :

http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Skin-Care-Line

1. Decide how much money you want to spend. Depending on where you shop, prices for skin care products can vary greatly. As a general rule, product lines carried at salons and spas tend to cost more than those on the shelves of your local pharmacy. You can find quality lines in many places, so you have many options to suit your budget.
2. 2
   Decide whether you prefer an organic or a synthetic skin care line. Depending on your lifestyle and skin care goals, one or the other may be better for you.
3. 3
   Educate yourself about skin care products. Find out the benefits of the skin care lines you are interested in. Some companies specialize in anti-aging, while others cater to the teen and college market. Compare companies that target your skin type and skincare needs.
4. 4
   Find out about short-term and long-term effects. Some skin care products may alleviate a specific problem quickly, but may not be best for long-term use. Be sure you know how a skincare line will affect your skin in 1 year or even 5 years.
5. 5
   Look for products that work together. For example, some skin care lines that have an aggressive exfoliator, have heavier moisture and collagen activators in their serums to work with this exfoliator.
6. 6
   Get advice. If you are not sure what a product does, ask the sales representative or an esthetician before you buy it. You need to be sure that you are not canceling out the benefits of one product by using it in conjunction with another
7. .Buy the basics, then add on. Start with the right cleanser, exfoliator and moisturizer, then add serums, toners, night treatments and spot treatments.
   
   Lifestyle, Diet, Age also can change you skin type, for example : you have normal skin but when winter or you start live in a cool area you will likely to feel dry skin... what's you eat what you will see the result of your face, if you eat to oily food this also can make your face oily, mostly teenage have oily skin because of changing hormone also likely to cause acne, but when you are older your hormone will become normal if you lucky you will likely to have normal skin again like when you were young(before teen-hood) so, always check your skin if it has change, if yes then you have to use other kind of product that fit your new skin type,  if not it will become worse example : you have acne-prone skin but now you have normal skin, if you keep using acne-prone product it will make your face worse or cause you more acne, use up all of your product and then try your best to find a good product for normal skin,

What brand/product to buy?? what fit your skin type/problem?? STAY TUNE! for more "SSCT"

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