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Three main categories encompass all the skin conditions. These conditions are comprised of oily, dry, and combination. Each condition will affect us differently and therefore it is wise to know how to treat each one.

The Need to Know About Dry Skin

The cause of dry skin has to do with a lack of moisture in the outermost layer of one's skin. Natural lipids, or fatty substances, are what consist of this skin layer. They keep in moisture thereby leaving the skin soft and supple. If these substances are removed, dry skin results with symptoms such as a rough rather than smooth texture, skin tightness, fine lines or cracks, and in extreme cases deep fissures that have the potential to bleed.

Here are some tips to help prevent this from happening. Moisturizing your skin daily is our first and foremost tip. Best to pat yourself lightly when drying off after showering. When the skin is still a little damp, apply the moisturizer all over your neck and face using upward strokes. We recommend that your baths be short and with water that is lukewarm. As relaxing as they are, long, hot baths remove the skin's natural moisture barriers that are so important in preventing dry skin.

The Need to Know About Oily Skin

Oily skin is caused by an excessive amount of oil, also known as sebum, that is produced by the sebaceous glands. The neck, face, chest and back regions contain the most amount of these glands. These oils under normal levels are essential for healthy skin. It is when they are overproduced we get the oily skin symptoms of shininess, pimples and blemishes.

To treat oily skin you want to be able to remove the excess oil without removing the fatty acids that keep our skin protected and functioning properly. How to do this is through gentle cleansing. The key here is to avoid soap as it strips away the skin's natural oils. One would be best with a cleanser that has a low pH level and does not provoke any skin irritation. Overwashing is not going to help. Two times a day should be plenty in effectively washing oily skin.

The Need to Know About Combination Skin

Combination skin is the third main skin condition. As the name proclaims, this condition affects people who have a mixture of dry and oily skin on different parts of their body. Mainly this condition causes oily areas to be found along what's called the T-zone. This zone consists of the forehead running along down the nose, mouth and chin. The attributes found along this area are overly shiny skin, a greased appearance, and the presence of blackheads and pimples. The remaining parts of your skin are known to have a feeling of tightness after washing. They will appear flaky and feel rough.

How to treat this tricky skin condition? For starters wash your face with a gentle, water-soluble cleanser that doesn't leave your skin feeling tight or dry. Mildly foaming or gel-based cleansers are known to work the best for combination skin. Most importantly avoid bar soaps. They overly dry your skin while also clogging the skin's pores. One should use a sunscreen that has UVA-protecting ingredients everyday. Using a skin treatment product such as a moisturizer loaded with antioxidants and containing ingredients that mimic the function of normal skin is the advised route to tackle the dry sections. Oily skin products that are irritant-free and are pH-correct are advised to be applied at least once a day. Facial skin products that have benzoyl peroxide are encouraged to be applied topically if one gets blemishes as part of their combination condition.

Of all the skincare products on the market, one has the right ingredients so that it can be applied to all of these skin conditions. BIOSKINFORTE combines a strong skin regeneration serum made by a living creature with the most powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and sebum regulation botanicals. It is a natural skin care cleanser that uses only natural ingredients to work on the symptoms in all oily, dry, and combination skin conditions.