Don't waste another dime - learn how to pick the right skin regimen for you!

Are you like so many people when it comes to starting a skin care regimen? You have the best intentions, but when you go to purchase new products all the options leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. Well, don't worry, because help is on the way. Whether you're a novice or a skin care junkie, the following information will help you determine what type of products are right for you and how you can be on your way to more healthy and beautiful looking skin in no time. Assessing your skin type No one skin care product is right for everyone. All quality products vary in the ingredients that effect oil, moisture and the exfoliation of cells within the pores. Different skin types and conditions benefit from specific blends; therefore you must choose a product that targets your specific skin type. To determine what skin type you have answer a few simple questions:
Oily
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Sensitive
What is your pore size?
Large
Small
Do you experience midday shine on the nose?
Yes
No
Are fine lines present on your face?
No
Yes
Do you have clogged pores and blemishes?
Yes
No
Do you feel tight and dry soon after cleansing your skin?
No
Yes
Do products often make your skin red and cause a burning sensation?
No
Yes
Yes
Designing your personalized regimen Now that you've determine what type of skin you have, the next step is to establish how you can best care for it. All regimens should include a twice daily cleanser, toner and moisturizer with an appropriate sunblock used daily. Cleansers The most important thing a cleanser should do, as is evident by its name, is to make your skin feel clean. A cleanser should also be pH balanced and appropriate for your skin type. The alpha hydroxyl acids and enzymes that it should contain are useful in removing the build-up of dead skin. Medicine like benzoyl peroxide reduces excess oil and bacteria and helps reduce acne. Many people often ask whether a cleanser should be creamy or if it should lather like soap. For the most part, this is really a personal preference, although a sensitive or dry skin type may prefer a creamy cleanser.
Normal skin Pumpkin Cleanser from Rhonda Allison is a great cleanser for all skin types, because it contains powerful antioxidants derived from pumpkin and salicylic acid, which both help renew the surface of the skin and keeps the pores from clogging. Oily Skin Phaze #31 from Physicians choice of Arizona contains benzoyl peroxide and many anti-inflammatory ingredients to sooth inflamed blemish-prone skin. It also reduces oil and bacteria, while leaving the skin feeling soft. Sensitive Skin Skin that is reactive to products, sun and heat benefits form gentle ingredients like aloe vera, citric and lactic acid. Physician's Choice of Arizona