Three main categories encompass all the skin conditions. These conditions are comprised of oily, dry, and combination. The symptoms are different for each condition and it would be best to learn how to treat them separately.

The Need to Know About Dry Skin

Dry skin is caused by a lack of moisture in the outermost layer of the skin. What consists of this skin layer are natural lipids, or fatty substances. They keep in moisture thereby leaving the skin soft and supple. When this substance is removed and moisture escapes, common symptoms result in feelings of skin tightness, rough skin, fine lines or cracks, and in extreme cases deep fissures that can bleed.

Here are some tips to help prevent this from happening. First moisturize daily. Without rubbing too hard with your towel, pat yourself dry after showering. When the skin is still a little damp, apply the moisturizer all over your neck and face using upward strokes. We recommend that your baths be short and with water that is lukewarm. As relaxing as they are, long, hot baths remove the skin's natural moisture barriers that are so important in preventing dry skin.

The Need to Know About Oily Skin

Oily skin is caused by an excessive amount of oil, also known as sebum, that is produced by the sebaceous glands. These glands are most found in the neck, face, chest and back regions. These oils are necessary for a healthy skin texture. When they are overproduced however, the oily skin symptoms of shininess, blemishes and pimples show up on the body.

The right balance in treating oily skin is removing the excess oil while not scrubbing off those fatty acids that are the natural protectors of our skin. In a nutshell this is accomplished through gentle cleansing. It is best to avoid soap as it is prone to stripping the skin of its natural oils. One should use a cleanser that has a low pH level and does not provoke any skin irritation. Overdoing it is not necessary. Two times a day is enough to wash oily skin effectively.

The Need to Know About Combination Skin

The third main skin condition is called combination skin. As the name says, this condition involves a mixture of both oily and dry skin affecting different parts of the body. Generally, the oily parts of the face are found on what is called the T-zone area. This zone covers the forehead running down through the nose, mouth, and chin. What is mainly found along this area is the presence of skin that is overly shiny, a greasy appearance, and the abundance of pimples and/or blackheads. The remaining sections are characterized by a feeling of tightness after washing. They will appear flaky and have a rough texture.

How to treat this tricky skin condition? The best first step is to wash with a gentle, water-soluble cleanser that leaves your skin without feelings of dryness or tightness. Mildly foaming or gel-based cleansers have been known to work best on combination skin. A necessity for proper cleansing of this skin type is to avoid bar soap. They too easily can clog your pores and they dry your skin much more than just a gentle cleanser. One should use a sunscreen with UVA-protecting ingredients everyday. Using a skin treatment product like a moisturizer loaded with antioxidants and containing ingredients that resemble the structure of normal skin is the best way to eliminate the dry sections. Oily skin products that don't cause irritation and are pH-correct are best applied at least once a day. Facial skin products that have benzoyl peroxide are encouraged to be applied topically if one has a tendency to get blemishes as part of their combination condition.

Of all the skincare products on the market, one has the right ingredients so that it can be applied to all of these skin conditions. BIOSKINFORTE combines a strong skin regeneration serum made by a living creature that has the most powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and sebum regulation botanicals. It is a natural skin care product that uses only natural ingredients to work on the symptoms in all dry, oily, and combination skin conditions.