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WHAT IS YOUR SKIN TYPE... and what to do about it
Your skin type can change depending on your age, your environment… It is very important to know your skin type so that you can choose the products which are most adapted to your skin. Here are a few tips…
You have sensitive or reactive skin when...
...you have a feeling of skin tightness, discomfort, even burning, especially after using a cosmetic or other personal care product, or after showering. Or if your skin is often red and itchy.
Our advice:
Be thoughtful with skincare products and do not multiply "experiences". Sensitive skins are often allergic, and it is better to find products that suit your skin, and not change too often. It is recommended to use hypoallergenic products without fragrance, so as to limit risks of allergy. Soft cleansers (like the Cleanser P) and sprays of thermal spring water are recommended. For hydration, use hydrating, soothing and hypoallergenic skincare products (like the Hydrating Gel Plus HS or the Moisturizing Lotion HP for the body). All Skintifique products contain a minimum number of carefully selected ingredients, and 0% paraben, 0% silicone (dimethicone), 0% mineral oil, 0% fragrance, 0% EDTA... This is great for sensitive and reactive skins because it minimizes the risk of skin reactions.
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You have dry skin when...
...you constantly have a feeling of skin tightness, especially on the skin of your cheeks.
Our advice:
Your skin needs hydrating agents and fat to compensate what it is losing in water and lipids. Use hydrating and soothing skincare, like the Hydrating Gel Plus HS or the Moisturizing Lotion HP for the body, which has an exceptional long-term hydrating effect.
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You have intolerant skin when...
... you feel every day some discomfort and your skin gets inflamed easily. Your skin is red, sometimes even with a burning feeling. It is tight, hot, and itchy.
Our advice:
The goal is to hydrate and reduce the sensitivity of your skin. In order to do that, clean it softly, for example with the Cleanser P. A spray of thermal spring water can also help to complete this soft cleansing. After that, use a soothing and hydrating cream, like the Hydrating Gel Plus HS or the Moisturizing Lotion HP for the body, with a very pure formulation: only 8 ingredients, and 0% paraben, 0% silicone (dimethicone), 0% mineral oil, 0% fragrance, 0% EDTA.
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You have allergic skin when...
... your skin reacts in an abnormal way to an irritant (it becomes red, irritated, itchy…). This allergic reaction can be immediate (for example an urticaria) or delayed (for example eczema, atopic dermatitis, dyshidrosis…). A very common skin allergy is the Nickel allergy, which affects 10 to 15% of the population. Nickel is found in earrings, watches, jeans buttons, leather accessories, or even keys, phones, tablets or computers.
Our advice:
Moisturize your skin with a skincare that protects from the irritant, without blocking your skin’s pores (which happens with silicones). To protect your skin from Nickel, Chrome, or other metal irritants, you can use the Protective Cream HPS and the Moisturizing Lotion HP. In addition to that, the Cleanser P will eliminate not only the impurities on your skin but also Nickel, Chromium, and other metal irritants.
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You have oily skin when...
... when you wake up in the morning, or very quickly after, your skin shines.
Our advice:
It is important to clean your skin every day, but be careful not to be too brutal! To avoid making your skin produce more sebum, it is recommended to use a soft cleanser: for example a soap with a neutral or acid PH, or the Cleanser P which is hypo-allergenic, and contains 0% paraben, 0% silicone (dimethicone), 0% mineral oil, 0% fragrance, 0% EDTA.
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You have combination skin when...
... your skin is dry and tight, but you regularly have blackheads or spots.
Our advice:
Our advice for a combination skin: makeup removal and skin cleansing must be soft, with a cleansing gel, or a micellar water (like the Cleanser P). Be careful not to rub your skin while cleaning it! You can also finish the cleansing with a spray of thermal spring water. Also, use a hydrating cream (like the Hydrating Gel Plus HS or the Moisturizing Lotion HP for the body) or a mattifying cream.
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You have "troubled" skin when...
... your skin is dry and tight, but you also have acne episodes or regularly have blackheads or spots.
Our advice:
Run away from aggressive products which will maintain the inflammation, especially if you have a medical treatment which can make your skin dry. Clean your skin every day with a soft cleanser (like the Cleanser P). After that, hydrate your skin, for example with the Hydrating Gel Plus HS, which contains only 8 ingredients, and 0% paraben, 0% silicone (dimethicone), 0% mineral oil, 0% fragrance, 0% EDTA.
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You have skin affected with a skin condition when...
... your skin status is primarily the result of a condition, which can range from very common (e.g., sunburn after being on the beach!), to a medical situation (e.g. eczema).
Our advice:
First, identify as well as you can (or have a medical professional do it!):
1- The potential root cause of the condition, so that you can try to avoid it or protet your skin from it in the future, and
2- The specific symptoms you want to address (most of the time, it includes inflamed skin)
3- Any counter indication there may be given you health status and ongoing medical treatments, if any.
Second, select skincare that simultaneously addresss the key symptoms (eg through intense moisturizing), preserse your skin from future aggretions and have very clean formula and ingredient list.
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