Skin Type Rules

In this age of busy lifestyles it is very rare to have ‘normal’ skin, so if you are blessed with a perfect complexion, count yourself lucky. ‘Normal skin has medium-sized pores, looks clear, has an even tone and colour, feels bouncy to the touch and isn’t tight or greasy. It doesn’t feel uncomfortable or irritated and isn’t prone to blackheads or spots’ explains Jo Givens, Treatment Development Manager at Liz Earle.

Knowing your skin type and what it needs is the key to a great complexion. ‘Your skin type is determined genetically which explains much of how your skin looks and behaves’ explains facialist Julia Hart. If however it just came down to genetics your regime would be easy. While your skin does have a definite type it’s not all dependent on genetics; lifestyle, stress and even the weather can affect it too. Follow ELLE’s guide to how to look after your skin type, whether your skin is always that way or just moonlighting temporarily.

‘Don’t take your ‘normal’ skin for granted, treat it with care and respect’ says aesthetic doctor Dr Jean Louis Sebagh, so cleanse twice a day with a gentle cleanser to keep it looking radiant. If a wash-off cleanser doesn’t feel thorough enough on its own, use a muslin cloth every time you cleanse for delicate exfoliation. Liz Earle’s Cleanse & Polish, £13, is a winner.

Knowing your skin type and what it needs is the key to a great complexion. ‘Your skin type is determined genetically which explains much of how your skin looks and behaves’ explains facialist Julia Hart. If however it just came down to genetics your regime would be easy. While your skin does have a definite type it’s not all dependent on genetics; lifestyle, stress and even the weather can affect it too. Follow ELLE’s guide to how to look after your skin type, whether your skin is always that way or just moonlighting temporarily.

Dullness can be a bugbear for normal skin, especially if you lead a busy lifestyle. Use a mask or peel once a week, ELLE loves Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel, £28.

Knowing your skin type and what it needs is the key to a great complexion. ‘Your skin type is determined genetically which explains much of how your skin looks and behaves’ explains facialist Julia Hart. If however it just came down to genetics your regime would be easy. While your skin does have a definite type it’s not all dependent on genetics; lifestyle, stress and even the weather can affect it too. Follow ELLE’s guide to how to look after your skin type, whether your skin is always that way or just moonlighting temporarily.

Following a healthy diet and exercise regime will have your skin reaping the benefits faster than other more temperamental skin types. ‘Fruit, vegetables, mixed nuts and seeds are a great source of nutrients for the skin. Look to Vitamin E-rich food (soya and olive oil are great) to optimise moisture levels and help delay the effects of free radical damage’ suggests Jo Givens. Facialist Antonia Burrell also recommends taking Vitamin C during stressful periods as it not only supports the immune system but helps collagen and elastin production too which can become compromised.

Knowing your skin type and what it needs is the key to a great complexion. ‘Your skin type is determined genetically which explains much of how your skin looks and behaves’ explains facialist Julia Hart. If however it just came down to genetics your regime would be easy. While your skin does have a definite type it’s not all dependent on genetics; lifestyle, stress and even the weather can affect it too. Follow ELLE’s guide to how to look after your skin type, whether your skin is always that way or just moonlighting temporarily.

‘Just because your skin looks good, don’t neglect it. Your skin’s condition can fluctuate, humidity can make skin feel oilier while cold weather and central heating can dry it out’ explains Antonia Burrell. ‘Be prepared to tweak your routine according to the time of year’. Elemental Herbology’s range, from £16, is focused on preventing the changes in skin caused by the seasons.

Knowing your skin type and what it needs is the key to a great complexion. ‘Your skin type is determined genetically which explains much of how your skin looks and behaves’ explains facialist Julia Hart. If however it just came down to genetics your regime would be easy. While your skin does have a definite type it’s not all dependent on genetics; lifestyle, stress and even the weather can affect it too. Follow ELLE’s guide to how to look after your skin type, whether your skin is always that way or just moonlighting temporarily.

By your mid twenties you should be using wrinkle-busting moisturisers as a preventative to keep your skin looking its best for longer. ‘Use a moisturiser with key anti-ageing ingredients to keep skin supple and to protect against external environmental factors’ says Dr Sebagh. The same goes for eye cream as the delicate area around your eyes gets thinner as you get older, ELLE loves Dr Sebagh Eye Primer Lift, £48.

Knowing your skin type and what it needs is the key to a great complexion. ‘Your skin type is determined genetically which explains much of how your skin looks and behaves’ explains facialist Julia Hart. If however it just came down to genetics your regime would be easy. While your skin does have a definite type it’s not all dependent on genetics; lifestyle, stress and even the weather can affect it too. Follow ELLE’s guide to how to look after your skin type, whether your skin is always that way or just moonlighting temporarily.