Winter is not over yet so let’s go over how to perfect your skincare routine based on your skin type.
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Ask yourself: what kind of skin do I have?
There are three main types of skin: dry, oily and combination. Dry skin and oily skin are pretty self explanatory. Combination skin is simply having both oily and dry skin. “Typically, there's a mix of oily and dry areas on different parts of your face, with the t-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) being slightly to very oily” (Stordahl, 1).
How do I take care of dry skin in the winter?
It is especially important to keep up a routine with dry skin, as the lack of moisturize in the climate can make your dry skin much worse.
Step 1 Cleanser
For dry skin you’ll want to use a nourishing and hydrating, gentle cleanser. Steer clear of foaming cleansers and anything that might potentially overdry your skin. Try our facial cleanser and makeup remover with shea butter and aloe vera. Iit’s non drying, gentle and will leave your skin feeling soft and silky.
Step 2 Exfoliate
Adding exfoliation will help remove any dead skin cells and promote new skin cell growth. Our chocolatte facial scrub and chocolatte mask are intended for those who suffer from dry skin. The Chocolatte Mask is naturally rich in antioxidants, Vitamin E and minerals rejuvenating the skin and reducing wrinkly bandwidths. It improves skin texture for a timeless glowing looking skin. The Chocolatte facial scrub with mint and jojoba is a gentle exfoliant which addresses impurities, whiteheads without drying the skin.
Step 3 Toner
A good toner should gently refresh skin without stripping it of its natural moisturizer. Toner 2 with chamomile and lavender rebalance and refreshes skin and is perfect for dry skin and also good for sensitive skin!
Step 4 Moisturizer
Lastly Cher-Mere’s Herbal Protector Cream is the answer to skin dryness. With cocoa butter being the main ingredient, the protector cream forms a protective barrier to seal moisture in. Protect skin your without it feeling too heavy!
How do I take care of oily skin?
During the winter months, it’s a good idea to take a different approach to your skin care routine if you have oily skin.
Step 1 Cleanser
A gentle, charcoal based cleanser is a good place to start. Cher-Mere’s Charcoal Face wash with aloe vera, activated charcoal, clay and minerals cleans, detoxifies and clarifies the skin while leaving your skin feeling moisturized.
Step 2 Exfoliate
Continuing with the charcoal trend, a face scrub can add some extra TLC for your oily skin. Remove dead skin cell build up and unclog your pores. Cher-Mere’s Charcoal Facial Scrub with jojoba, mint and tea tree deeply exfoliates dead cells, and eliminates excess oils. The charcoal scrub detoxifies the skin leaving it looking purified and fresh. Although some skin types can handle daily exfoliation, incorporate a scrub in your routine once or twice a week.
Step 3 Toner
Toner can often be overlooked, but is effective in removing tiny traces of oils and impurities, and restores the skin to its delicate balance. For oily skin we suggest Toner One with Lemon this toner will tighten pores and the acidity of the lemon help absorb additional oil.
Step 4 Moisturizer
Although extra hydration may seem daunting for those with oily skin it is important with the harsher temperatures to moisturize. Water based moisturizer are the way to go to ensure oily skin’s hydration without clogging pores. Cher-Mere’s Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15 or SPF 30 is enriched with plant powered nutrients. This moisturizer does not leave the skin feeling greasy, it is light yet moisturizing and water based.
How do I take care of combination skin?
Combination skin is a mix of oily skin and dry skin: a more oily T zone and the rest dry. We can help you balance the variety of products to use to get you to your best skin ever!
Step 1 Cleanser
Using different products for different sections of your face are key for combination skin. For cleanser Cher-Mere’s Oatmeal Facial Wash with Cucumber and Passion Fruit will gently exfoliate and wash away any impurities. The colloidal oatmeal acts as a gentle exfoliator. This product should be used daily as part of your skincare regimen.
Step 2 Exfoliate
Add some exfoliating to your routine three times a week to get rid of winter dullness. Feel fresh with the Charcoal Facial Scrub with jojoba, mint and tea tree deeply exfoliates dead cells, and eliminates excess oils. The charcoal scrub detoxifies the skin leaving it looking purified and fresh.
Step 3 Toner
Don’t forget to tone, tone, tone! Try our Toner One with Lemon or Toner Three with Golden Seal and Tea Tree Oil.
Step 4 Moisturizer
Finish up this routine with a hydrating moisturizer! Cher-Mere’s Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15 or 30 is a water based moisturizer that can be used on its own or under makeup to help keep your skin hydrated. The Daily Moisturizer also contains an SPF 30 for added protection from the sun.
We hope these specialized routines and product recommendations are helpful to those who are struggling. If you have any questions, leave us a comment down below!
-Ffion, Digital Media Coordinator.
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