{"id":1245,"date":"2020-10-07T10:48:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T10:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1245"},"modified":"2020-09-30T22:52:09","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T22:52:09","slug":"how-to-identify-the-5-basic-skin-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-the-5-basic-skin-types\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Identify the 5 Basic Skin Types"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Not all skin is the same! To maintain a beautiful, healthy complexion,\nyou\u2019ll need to adjust your regimen so that it\u2019s tailored to your specific\nconcerns. Knowing your skin type is important, because if you don\u2019t care for\nyour skin in the right way\u2014and end up using products that don\u2019t mesh well with\nyour type\u2014the combination can create poor reactions and can even contribute to premature\naging. The major skin types can be thought of as normal, dry, oily or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/medical\/acne.html\">acne<\/a>-prone,\ncombination, and sensitive. If you\u2019re unsure of your skin type, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/\">dermatologist from our Naples<\/a> and\nMarco Island-based teams at Skin Wellness Physicians can assess your skin and help\nyou to properly identify it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you decide on a skincare routine and choose effective\ntopical products, it\u2019s helpful to be aware of the characteristics of each skin\ntype:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Normal:\nWhat is considered \u201cnormal\u201d varies among different patients, but normal skin is\ngenerally well-balanced, healthy, hydrated, radiant, has good circulation, and\nis neither too oily nor too dry. This skin type tolerates most ingredients well,\ncan handle seasonal changes, and is not prone to having breakouts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Dry: This skin\ntype is dull and may have a rough texture along with more prominent lines. Dry\nskin often becomes irritated and cracks or peels. It usually feels very tight\nafter being cleansed. Use moisturizers containing hyaluronic acid and ceramides\nto keep dry skin moisturized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Oily\/Acne-Prone:\nThis skin type produces excess oil and is prone to developing acne and enlarged\npores. It is noticeably oily, and makeup tends to not easily stay on. Beta\nhydroxy acid products contain ingredients like salicylic acid that can help\nremove excess oil from the pores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Combination:\nIf you have combination skin, it is usually oily in the T-zone areas and dry on\nthe cheeks. You can use an acne treatment on specific areas and gently cleanse\nand moisturize the rest of the skin. In some individuals, seasonal changes can\naccount for a combination skin type with a dry skin type in the winter and oily\nskin type in the summer. It should be noted that either can be associated with\nacne brekaouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sensitive: This\nis the most reactive type, which often breaks out into rashes and may\nfrequently develop redness, inflammation, and itching. Avoid products with\ningredients that may be too harsh or irritating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us help you determine your skin type! Set up a\nconsultation with a dermatologist in Naples or Marco Island by calling us at\n(239) 732-0044 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/contact-us\/contact-us.html\">submit\na form<\/a> online to send us your info. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not all skin is the same! To maintain a beautiful, healthy complexion, you\u2019ll need to adjust your regimen so that it\u2019s tailored to your specific concerns. Knowing your skin type is important, because if you don\u2019t care for your skin in the right way\u2014and end up using products that don\u2019t mesh well with your type\u2014the &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-the-5-basic-skin-types\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How to Identify the 5 Basic Skin Types&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[74,75],"class_list":["post-1245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dermotology","tag-skin-types","tag-skincare"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1245"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1245\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1246,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1245\/revisions\/1246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}