{"id":3494,"date":"2022-09-20T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=3494"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:36:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:36:35","slug":"ask-a-dermatologist-why-you-should-care-about-skincare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-why-you-should-care-about-skincare\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask A Dermatologist: WHY Your Skin Type Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>\u201cTo be honest, the best moisturiser is the one you like using.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite><strong><em>Dr Malvina Cunningham<\/em><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u2022 <strong>Protecting your skin is essential for maintaining general health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\u2022 How to start? Get to know your skin type <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u2022 <strong>Discover how to nurture it by choosing a routine that\u2019s right FOR YOU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u2022 <strong>From oily, to dry and sensitive our Dermatologist reveals all<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Routine Building: Identifying Your Skin Type and Finding a Routine that Works\" width=\"1068\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1utUZWftouE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ask A Dermatologist: WHY You Should Care About Skincare<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Link to share article here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/skinandmehq\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram  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class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Back to basics with your skin type<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Skincare matters and we\u2019re going back to basics &#8211; with a little help from the experts. Here, we share some wisdom, tips and tricks from our Consultant Dermatologist, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\">Dr Malvina Cunningham<\/a> on how to start a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/8-ways-to-enhance-your-skincare-routine\/\">skincare routine<\/a> that&#8217;s good for your skin type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why care about skincare?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cWe should be looking after our skin and caring for it both by protecting it and by repairing it on a daily basis.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Dr Malvina Cunningham<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Malvina starts by getting to the heart of what the skin <em>actually<\/em> does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur skin is our largest organ and essential to maintain our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-what-does-healthy-skin-look-like\/\">general health<\/a>. It protects us from injury, regulates our temperature and our fluid balance. It\u2019s an important neurological sensor that gives us defence from outside microbes. The function of the skin is also to help us communicate our emotional state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur skin is exposed to our environment every day and this can lead to UV damage from the sun, pollution, extreme weather &#8211; as well as the changes that come with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skin-ageing-101\/\">natural ageing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe should be looking after our skin and caring for it both by protecting it and by repairing it on a daily basis. This is true for anyone whether you have healthy skin or have a skin disease.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you choose a skincare routine that is right for you?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cChoosing the right products can be confusing as there are so many products out there and a tendency to overcomplicate things.\u201d<\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Dr Malvina Cunningham<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs a Consultant Dermatologist, I know most people choose products based on recommendations from friends or family. But what\u2019s right for your friend &#8211; isn\u2019t always right for you. Choosing the right products can be confusing as there are so many products out there and a tendency to overcomplicate things based on the saturation of information and recommendations.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in everyone\u2019s skincare journey is to identify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/get-to-know-your-skin-type-dry-oily-combination-and-more\/\">skin type<\/a>, here\u2019s a brief breakdown of how dermatologists do it:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Dry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your skin might feel tight. It may even feel itchy at times and may peel. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/dry-skin-101-dry-skin-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/\">Dry skin<\/a> may be more sensitive to temperature shifts and crack or peel when it\u2019s cold outside. You\u2019ll tend to have more visible lines, red patches and a rougher complexion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Oily<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/oily-skin-101-oily-skin-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/\">oily skin type<\/a> you\u2019ll notice that your face can get shiny as the day progresses. Your pores may be more visible and are more likely to suffer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/acne-treatment\">acne<\/a> breakouts including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/five-things-to-know-about-blackheads-and-influencers-who-understand-acne\/\">blackheads<\/a>, spots and blemishes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Combination<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Combination is the most common skin type. You\u2019ll be dry in some areas and oily in others (usually around the nose, chin and forehead), with some blackheads, slightly shiny skin and bigger, open pores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Normal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-what-does-healthy-skin-look-like\/\">Normal skin<\/a> (we also call it balanced) is not too dry and not too oily. Most people with this skin type don\u2019t have sensitivity, their skin feels well-balanced and pores are barely visible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So once you know your skin type you can choose skin type-specific products to build your basic routine. You can add active ingredients to address specific skin goals after this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Dermatologist&#8217;s routine recommendations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First step is to cleanse your skin. This removes dirt, cosmetic products and dead skin cells. Do this every morning and evening and you\u2019re winning the routine game without much effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Malvina explains, \u201cJust by being consistent with cleansing you can improve the way your skin looks and feels.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of talk about how to cleanse your skin and there are different opinions on whether you should do it once or twice in each session. Dr Malvina tells us that there are no studies on what\u2019s best and that the argument for a single or a double cleanse isn\u2019t evidence-based. It\u2019s based on experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What Dr Malvina recommends? \u201cI would say that a single <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/full-routine\">cleanse<\/a> in the morning is absolutely enough. In the evening. First, cleanse to remove makeup and sunscreen. Do a second, deeper cleanse afterwards.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYou want to cleanse your skin so it doesn\u2019t feel dry and tight afterwards. As a general rule, make your first cleanse a cream or balm cleanser. Oily or combination skin can use cream to foam. Oily skin can use a gel or cleansers with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-mixing-active-ingredients-with-tretinoin\/\">active ingredients<\/a>. Avoid using extra tools like scrubs or rushes. If you use a gentle cloth, ensure it\u2019s clean every time you use it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next step? Hydration. Dr Malvina explains that moisturising seals in vital hydration for skin, \u201cOur skin has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/your-skin-barrier-protection-guide\/\">barrier<\/a> and we lose water from it on a daily basis. Cleansing, temperature changes or UV light can damage our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/your-skin-barrier-protection-guide\/\">skin barrier<\/a>. It\u2019s constantly compromised and this can lead to redness and inflammation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/full-routine\">moisturiser<\/a> to protect skin is key. Most on the market will be skin type-specific. The consistency of your moisturiser may differ based on skin type or personal preference. Gel-like works better for oily skin. And as a general rule richer, cream-based products work better for dry skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Malvina simplifies the science with some common sense, \u201cTo be honest, the best moisturiser is the one you like using.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>\u201cTo be honest, the best moisturiser is the one you like using.\u201d<\/em> <\/p><cite><strong>DR MALVINA CUNNINGHAM<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Adding active ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding the right amount of scientifically-proven active ingredients to a stripped-back routine &#8211; in the right concentrations for your skin &#8211; is the best way to reach your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Malvina stresses, \u201cThis group of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\">ingredients<\/a> has a proven effect on the skin, and that can include skin concerns or texture, and generally keeps the skin well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different actives will target different (or multiple areas) &#8211; think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-the-difference-between-retinol-and-retinoids\/\">retinoids<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-mixing-active-ingredients-with-tretinoin\/\">tretinoin<\/a> for boosting skin texture or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skin-ageing-101\/\">ageing well<\/a>, &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ingredient-deep-dive-azelaic-acid\/\">azelaic acid<\/a> for brightening skin, fighting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/myth-buster-a-dermatologists-take-on-common-acne-myths\/\">acne-causing <\/a>bacteria and brightening skin, niacinamide for regulating oil production and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-single-ingredient-vs-combination-skincare\/\">single-ingredient<\/a> active skincare or take out the guesswork with a Dermatologist-recommended <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-single-ingredient-vs-combination-skincare\/\">blended<\/a> and personalised formulation is your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sunscreen is essential for everyone&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of skin type or concern, <em>everyone<\/em> should care about protecting their skin using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-the-sun-guide-freckles-sun-spots-spf-and-makeup-know-how\/\">daily sunscreen<\/a>. 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