My Take on Beauty Basics.

Hey Everyone! As posted in my previous blogs I will be attending cosmetology school this coming September and it got me thinking about beauty basics. I want to share my take on beauty basics and share what I know and what I will learned from school. Now, for me, beauty basics start right down at skincare so that’s what I will be talking about. A lot of this stuff is common sense but it’s still fun to share. Feel free to comment on your take on beauty basics and share what you know!

The one important thing I’ve learned about skin care is to find your skin type. I believe they are five basic skin types; oily skin- skin that is really shiny especially on the T zone area. The T zone is your forehead, nose, and chin. People with oily skin might have enlarged pores or are prone to blackheads and breakouts due to the overproduction of oil producing gland.The second is dry skin -skin that has a dull, rough complexion. It can have red patches, less elasticity, more visible lines and almost invisible pores. Dry skin can also be sensitive when exposed to drying factors and can become itchy irritated and inflamed.
Third is combination skin. This is a mixture of both oily and dry skin. You’ll mostly find oily on the t-zone and dry on the cheeks. It’s also more acne prone on the forehead, nose and sometimes chin and can have overly dilated pores and blackheads. Combination skin tone may also make your skin can also be shiny.The fourth kind of skin is ‘normal skin’, or skin that has no or little imperfections. It’s not too dry and not to oily. It has no severe sensitivity, barely visible pores, and a radiant complexion.The last type of skin is sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin its best to find out what triggers it so you can avoid them. Sensitive skin can show up as redness, burning, itchiness and dryness. A good way to find out what type of skin you have is to wash your face and wait an hour or two as by that time your skin will go back to normal by producing its natural oils and such. See how your skin feels; if it’s really dry or irritated you can take a tissue and pass it on your t-zone to see if it’s overly oily and judge from there. They have a variety of facial care products that target your specific skin type. If this leaves you feeling overwhelmed with what you should buy, look into a day moisturizer that has sunscreen SPF 15 or higher. At night, a cream that will contain the vitamins your skin needs to help replenish itself while you sleep is also a good tip. Cleansers help a lot and if you don’t have a Clair sonic, which is a type of exfoliating machine, buy an exfoliating cleanser to at least exfoliate your skin. This should be done at least twice a week to help renew your skin. Afterwards, a skin toner helps restore the PH balance in your skin. What the toner does is help balance our skin by providing the right amount of oil.
One of the best skin care brand I’m currently using is ‘Simple’. It’s from the UK and it’s just recently came to the U.S.. You can purchase it at drugstores Wal-mart, CVS, Rite-Aid, etc. What’s great about it is that it’s made for sensitive skin but the products are natural and they don’t use any harsh chemicals or fragrances. This product also has good vitamins that any skin type can benefit from it. I will put the link to the Simple website just click here if you want to learn more on this product and it’s affordable.
 Another way to help your skin is of course to be healthy drink lots of water. It’s always best to help your body on the inside as well as the out. I’m now just starting to do this but you know what they say, ‘better late than never’. Just take a baby step, that’s what I’m doing.  I’m being more health conscious and with simple things like eliminating soda I’m starting to look and feel great! I’m going to start exercising as well, staring with going for a jog or a walk just to get me more active.I hope you guys enjoy my take on beauty basics benefit from the information I provide. Again, feel free to comment or suggest topics!