Understanding Skin Types: Tailoring Your Skincare for Optimal Results

You may think that all face creams are the same. After all, it’s just a moisturiser that you put on your face to keep it hydrated, right? Not exactly! Face creams come in many different varieties, and they all feel, smell and benefit differently. Besides the variety in facial creams, there’s also diversity in skin types- normal, oily, dry, combination and sensitive. So, how should you choose the best face cream for your skin type?

Below, we’re breaking down each skin type and covering some of the best face moisturisers from The Body Shop for each of them.

1. Normal Skin

Normal skin type is well-balanced, neither too oily nor too dry. It is much less prone to skin concerns like acne, dryness or flakiness. Since this skin type already has a good natural moisture balance, you should opt for a moisturiser that helps maintain your skin’s hydration.

You can try an option like The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser that instantly peps up the skin and leaves it feeling refreshed and hydrated. Plus, it works as a brightening cream for face thanks to the camu camu berry extract, which is known to have over 20 times more vitamin C than oranges!

2. Dry Skin

Dry skin is characterised by roughness, flakiness, itchiness and tightness. Some common skin concerns for those with dry skin include dullness, fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin texture. Those with dry skin can benefit from an intense moisturising formula that restores the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

You can try our Vitamin E Moisture Cream if you prefer a light, water-weight texture or our Edelweiss Intense Smoothing Day Cream if you prefer a richer formula. Both of these moisturisers offer hydration for up to 48 hours and are enriched with antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals.

3. Oily Skin

The oily skin type is usually prone to visible shine, greasiness, clogged pores and acne breakouts. These skin concerns can be attributed to the excess sebum (oil) in the skin. If you have oily skin, it’s best to look for a skin care cream that is lightweight, non-greasy and non-comedogenic.

Additionally, acne-prone skin may also suffer from acne scars and dark spots. So, look for a face cream for women that addresses dark spots like our Tea Tree Daily Solution, which visibly reduces the appearance of blemishes and smoothes bumpy-looking skin texture. Plus, it plumps your skin with moisture without any sticky residue.

4. Combination Skin

As the name suggests, the combination skin type is a mix of dry and oily skin. This commonly manifests as increased oiliness around the T-zone (the forehead, nose and chin) and dryness around the cheeks. If you have combination skin, you may benefit from a light to medium-weight face cream that addresses the mixed needs of this skin type.

We recommend applying our ultra-light, non-greasy Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream that regulates sebum levels, keeps shine at bay and restores hydration for up to 48 hours, leaving it feeling softer and smoother.

5. Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin tends to be triggered easily and frequently experiences redness, irritation and inflammation. Although it’s referred to as a skin type, it’s important to note that any skin type can experience sensitivity. For instance, you can have dry sensitive skin or oily sensitive skin. For those with sensitive skin, it’s best to opt for a gentle, chemical-free and fragrance-free moisturiser.

The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Day Cream is vegan, dermatologically-tested and fragrance-free, curated exclusively for sensitive skin. Its lightweight, creamy formula brings instant relief from discomfort and dryness and offers hydration for up to 48 hours.

Final Thoughts

A face cream is not a one-size-fits-all solution. You must choose a moisturiser that complements your skin type, whether it’s normal, dry, oily, combination or sensitive. At The Body Shop, we have an extensive range of facial moisturisers for every skin type and concern. Whether you’re looking for face brightening cream or moisture cream, we have it all!

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