Aromatherapy and the Best Skin Care Products for Your Skin

Skin comes in many different shapes, sizes, textures, and colors. So when it comes to choosing the best skin care products, what is best for one person may not be the best choice for another. This is important whether you are focusing exclusively on holistic skin care with aromatherapy, or other skin care regime.

Not only do skin types vary in moisture, such as dry, normal, combination, and oily, there are also a wide range of skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, and acne that can make choosing the best skin care products an act of science rather than personal preference. To determine the best skin care products for your skin, you will first need to determine what type of skin you have.

Best Skin Care Products: Determining Your Skin Type

There are some tips that will help you discover your skin type, and as a result help you determine the best skin care products for your skin. The basic skin types relate to skin moisture and are classified as normal, dry, oily, and combination.

Dry Skin
You can determine if you have dry skin if your skin tends to feel dry after washing your face with soap. Also, dry skin may become red in areas; feel dry, tight, and chapped. If your skin is dry, the best skin care products should contain essential oils such as: Chamomile, Hyssop, Lavender and Patchouli. These oils may be in a heavier cream bases as well.

Oily Skin
Oily skin is classified as looking very shiny during the day. It may be prone to more breakouts as well. If you have recently washed your face, then notice your face seems to be shining like the noonday sun, and then chances are you have oily skin. It is a myth to believe that Oily skin doesn't require a moisturizer, but you should choose a non-greasy moisturizer. The essential oils to look for in your skin care products include: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, and Frankincense. Oily skin also benefits from Aloe Vera Gel and Witch Hazel.

Normal Skin
Normal skin is characterized by having an even tone and complexion, it very rarely breaks out and isn't prone to acne. Some of the best skin care products for normal skin should include: Chamomile, Fennel, Geranium, and Lavender.

Combination Skin
Combination skin is both dry in some areas and oily in others. You should treat the dry and oily skin accordingly.

Best Skin Care Products: Natural Ingredients

When choosing the best skin care products for your skin type, it is important to make sure that the products contain natural ingredients, including the essential oils which are best for your skin. You may also choose to stay away from harsh chemicals such as petrolatum and lanolin, and use products with ingredients such as beeswax and organic honey. By choosing natural ingredients, you can ensure that you have the very best skin care product for your skin.

 

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