TOP 5 TIPS FOR
OILY SKIN

•Cleanse only twice a day. More often will trigger that panic response.
•If shine still slips through, blotting paper is great for dealing with excess oil. Keep the convenient papers on hand for shine during the day.
•Make sure all of your products--even your makeup--are oil-free or at least do not contain mineral oil. Mineral oil draws moisture out of the skin, leaving your skin parched.
•Cut down on fast food. No, grease doesn’t cause grease, but studies show that the iodine in fast food can contribute to blemishes on oily skin.
•If you get painful red pimples, a little Preparation-H and a cotton ball of Visine should do the trick.

YOUR 5 KEY PRODUCTS
Foaming cleanser
Oil-free moisturizer
Clay mask
Blotting papers
Blemish stick

MAKE YOUR OWN FACE MASK
Strawberries have great astringent properties and will help cleanse oily skin without irritation. For an easy face mask, blend together the following ingredients:

1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 egg white
1 tsp. honey
1/2 cup strawberries

Leave mask on for 10 minutes and wash off.

TOP 5 TIPS FOR
DRY SKIN

•Cleanse your skin only once, at the end of the day. This will remove dirt and grime but will prevent further drying. In the morning, a splash of water and some moisturizer are all you need.
•Exfoliating is essential for dry skin. When choosing your facial scrub, avoid any made from seeds or salt – these can have sharp edges, which may tear dry skin and pores.
•Never expose your skin to very hot water, as it dries out already-parched skin.
•Never dry you skin completely. One of the best ways to hydrate skin is just to pat it with the towel after washing, then apply moisturizer to seal in that extra moisture.
•Increase your intake of oily fish or take a supplement of essential fatty acids, such as Omega-3 oils. One of the main telltale signs of a deficiency in these essential nutrients is dry, flaking skin.

YOUR 5 KEY PRODUCTS
Creamy cleanser
Exfoliating mask
Rich moisturizer
Facial mist
Moisturizing mask

MAKE YOUR OWN FACE MASK
Honey and avocados are particularly rich in moisturizing properties. For the perfect skin food, mash together the following ingredients:

1/2 avocado
1/4 cup honey

Apply to your face and leave for five minutes before removing with a washcloth and some tepid water.

TOP 5 TIPS FOR
COMBINATION SKIN

•Don’t scrub oily areas – this irritates the skin and increases oil production.
•Don’t treat your whole face the same. Your T-Zone requires cleansing twice a day, while the cheeks need doing only once. It’s vice versa with moisturizing.
•NEVER use the commercial-grade pore strips such as Bioré, as these will only enlarge pores and irritate skin even more. Apply tea tree oil to your nose, which will kill any bacteria in the pores.
•Avoid leave-in hair conditioners. Ingredients in these can block pores on the forehead, making greasy skin worse. If you must use a conditioner as such, work a cup of mayonnaise through your hair and cover with a plastic shower cap for two hours, then rinse.
•Do not skimp on eye moisturizers. Eyes will look much younger and healthier if moisturized.

YOUR 5 KEY PRODUCTS
Cleansing bars
Tea Tree Oil
Exfoliating scrub
Oil-free moisturizer
Eye cream

MAKE YOUR OWN FACE MASK
A rose-based mask is an excellent balancing treatment for combination skin. Use the following ingredients:

1 rose
1 tbsp. natural yogurt
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. rosewater

Wash the rose petals in water. Soak for a few minutes and the crush them in a bowl. Add the rosewater, yogurt, and honey. Mix well and apply to the skin for five minutes. Rinse off with tepid water.

TOP 5 TIPS FOR
SENSITIVE SKIN

•Use products with fewer than ten ingredients to reduce the risk of coming across something you’re allergic to. Research has shown that applying too many ingredients to the skin can send the skin’s immune system into overdrive.
•Wear sunscreen. Choose one that contains physical rather than chemical blocks such as titanium dioxide, which is less likely to cause an allergic reaction.
•Alternate products. The skin tends to become sensitized to things it encounters often. Find two different products and alternate every few weeks.
•Read labels. If you know you are allergic to a particular ingredient, avoid it. Bubble baths can contain chemical sunscreens to prevent them from fading; nail polish contains formaldehyde, which is a common cause of itchy eyes.
•If you are really allergic, use only water and hydrocortisone cream for six months. Introduce gentle products one at a time.

YOUR 5 KEY PRODUCTS
Facial wipes
Eye make-up remover
Light moisturizer
Chemical-free sunscreen
Hydrocortisone cream

MAKE YOUR OWN FACE MASK
This soothing mask helps reduce irritation. It’s also great on sun-damaged skin. Use the following ingredients:

1 cup natural yogurt
1/2 cup oatmeal

Blend the yogurt and oatmeal together. Mix well and apply to the skin for ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water.