1. Cleanse your skin
   It is very important to remove dirt, grime and greasiness off your face for flawless skin, and cleansing it helps in that.You should preferably use a foaming facial wash for the oily areas and a cream-based cleanser on the dry areas.
2. Use an Astringent
   An astringent is a product which contains alcohol. Its main task is to remove the dirt that the cleanser might have left behind. You should use a mild and gentle astringent on the greasy areas of the skin to keep it refreshed.
3. Splash with water
   Splashing your face with water is a great way to remove excess cleanser from the dry areas of your face and make feel fresher and as good as new.
4. Apply Moisturizer
   You need to apply a cream-based moisturizer on the dry areas of your face for that soft, supple and elastic skin, but, you also need to moisturize the oily areas of the skin. Always moisturize the greasy areas of the skin with a light, watery moisturizer to seal the water in.
   You can press a tissue on the greasy skin after moisturizing it to avoid excess oil and shine.

The main cause of dry skin is the under-production of sebum by the sebaceous glands in the Dermis layer of the skin, which is the exact opposite to what happens with oily skin. Dry skin feels tight and itchy after washing and goes through premature aging with the early formation of lines and wrinkles It is very important to have a regular routine to maintain dry skin to provide it with nourishing care and make it soft, smooth and supple.

• Use of soaps, detergents and toners aggravate dry skin, because they dry out the skin's natural moisture as they are harsh on the skin and increase in manifold the condition of the skin. The main problem with dry skin is under-production of a substance called sebum which is basically the skin's own moisturizer.
• This skin type is affected by exposure to the hot sun, cold winds and central heating. These make the condition of the worse. It is important to use a cream-based sunscreen, even during winters, like the Lakme Sun Expert Fairness and UV Lotion available in the Indian market.
• A gentle and nourishing approach is the best approach when dealing with dry skin.

Skincare Routine for Dry Skin

A creamy and moisturizing exfoliating scrub can be used once a week to help make the skin softer and shed the dead skin cells. Always moisturize after scrubbing.

Oily skin is the bane of my life, and because of that I have struggled with acne, pimples and blackheads since adolescence to way into early adulthood.

 If you're like me then cheer up! Because in this post I will tell you how to take care and give you some basic tips for oily skin, the products you should use, etc. 

I hope you enjoy this post and find it helpful! 

As you may know, oily skin is characterized by open pores and oily surface making the skin susceptible to blackheads, pimples, acne, etc. I just hate getting a pimple every time some big event comes up!

 The general oiliness of the skin is caused by overproduction of sebum  by the oil glands in the Dermis layer of the skin.

This skin type is prone to acne, a distressing condition which has an onset in adolescence, something I'm (still!)  going through, myself.  But, oily skin has one great benefit. 

Hmm...What could that possibly be...? Let me tell you!


Because of the excess natural lubrication of the skin, you will look younger longer than your friends with dry skin whom you are probably envious of right now! See? everything isn't bad about having oily skin...

How to Take Care of Oily Skin

• It is very important that you don't treat your oily skin rigorously and take drastic measure when you break out. 

• Over-cleansing your oily skin may cause your skin to dry up and your oil glands will try to compensate by secreting more sebum, which will cause your face to get even more oily.

• Now, you might be thinking, "What is the best approach to deal with oily skin?"
  The best skincare for oily skin is to use a range of gentle products which cleanse away oils, dirt and grime from your skin and unblock your pores without damaging your skin. 

• Like I mentioned in my last post, the visible, top most layer of skin requires only water to stay soft and supple so, increasing your water intake will help you with oily skin.

Rachna Lakhanpal

Skin is the your body's largest organ which covers and protects every surface of our body. 

It is very important to know how your skin functions because it gives you insight about how you should care for your own skin and tend to its needs.

 You just can't ignore your skin for months and years and compensate for it with expensive treatments, you should take care of your skin regularly and inculcate it in your daily routine to have clear, soft and supple skin. 

Epidermis

• The epidermis is the top most layer of skin and it protects the body from invasion and infection from the outside world and helps seal in the natural moisture of the skin. 

• Several layers of living cells in this layer are covered by sheets of dead cells, which make up the visible part of our skin. 

• The epidermis layer is constantly growing, with new cells living cells being created and dead top-most cells being shed continuously.

• Low levels of skin cells, or the living skin cells are fed by the blood supply and the upper/ surface level of cells, or the dead cells a require only water to be plump and smooth.

• The epidermis layer is responsible for the colour of your skin as it holds the skin's pigments.

• The thickness of the epidermis layer depends upon the part of the body, epidermis is thicker on the ankles, elbows, etc. but is thinner around the eyes. 

Dermis

Rachna Lakhanpal