As we learned last week, defining your skin type actually is the first giant step before starting a new skincare regimen. Why is this so important? SO glad you asked. 

Understanding what type of skin you have better helps you give your skin what it needs and helps you treat areas of concern. Different skin types require different products with different ingredients. What may be even more important, is that certain skin types need to avoid products that may be the holy grail of skincare for other skin types. 

For example, if you have sensitive skin and you’re throwing on glycolic acid toning pads, retinol, and using a harsh cleanser– you, my friend, are making your skin *frazzled.* If you have oily/acne prone skin and you are layering on thick moisturizers paired with gentle cleansers, you are more than likely making your face break out. Long story short, it’s time to treat yo selfie with products that benefit your skin type.

As usual, we got your back! We’ve broken down custom regimens for each of the 4 main skin types: oily, combination, sensitive, and dry. 

oily

Oily skin occurs when your skin overproduces sebum, causing your face to be, well, oily (& usually acne prone). You need products that control oil production, keep your pores clean & clean, all the while treating any breakouts you may have.

morning regimen:
pure + lather cleanser
flexin’ my complexion toning pads (start with 2-2 & move to 5-2 if tolerated)
glow up serum
skin milk moisturizer
clean + sheer spf

night regimen:
pure + lather cleanser
flexin’ my complexion toning pads
retinol serum (start with 5x formula & graduate to 10x if tolerated)
skin milk moisturizer

treat your selfie:
call it a night mask

combination skin

Combo skin is truly doing the most, & can be hard to figure out. You may find you have dry cheeks, but an oily t-zone or the other way around. The key to combo skin? Treatment products to target specific areas of your face + universal cleansers & moisturizers.

morning regimen:
pure + lather (if you wake up more oily)
soothe + lather (if you wake up dry)
flexin’ my complexion pads (use on areas prone to breakouts/oily areas)
glow up serum
skin milk moisturizer
eternal summer spf

night regimen:
soothe + lather
flexin’ my complexion pads
retinol (start at 5x, graduate to 10x if tolerated)
skin drench serum
youth or dare

treat yo selfie:
ready, set, glow pads
hey pumpkin mask
call it a night mask

sensitive skin

Sensitive skin can be tricky because your skin can be very reactive and hard to treat– finding products that do not irritate your skin can be difficult, but the key is to keep it simple & know your skin’s limits. Don’t push it too far! The trick is to work on repairing your skin’s barrier & focusing on calming, hydrating ingredients. Keep it simple!

morning regimen:
soothe + lather
glow up serum
skin milk moisturizer
clean + sheer spf

night regimen:
soothe + lather
retinol (if tolerable- start at lowest concentrated amount)
skin drench serum
youth or dare

treat yo selfie:
hey pumpkin mask

dry skin

If you have dry skin, it’s time to head to the hydration station. Often dry skin also comes with a little sensitivity as well, so it’s important to focus on balancing your skin’s moisture levels as well as texture to achieve a healthy glow.

morning regimen:
soothe + lather
glow up serum
skin drench serum
skin milk
eternal summer spf

night regimen:
soothe + lather
retinol (start at lowest concentrated amount)
skin drench serum
youth or dare

treat yo selfie:
ready, set, glow pads
hey pumpkin mask