Skin care is a tricky game, and everyone has their very own skin type. When searching for a product that will remedy an issue, it is important to remember that there is no one solution. What works for one person may not work for another so always keep that in mind when asking around for the best skin care routine.
For any major concerns, the safest bet is to reach out to your doctor or a dermatologist. Many people share a lot of the same issues, and depending on the sensitivity of their skin, some facial care products may not only be ineffective but can also lead to worse symptoms. VALLEY is here with a few product suggestions to help combat your skin troubles.
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Oiliness
One of the main concerns faced by many is oily skin. A lot of facial products contain oils or serums that may lead to oiliness, so when choosing a product, it’s a good idea to read the ingredients carefully. Many facial cleansers do multiple things but when it comes to avoiding oiliness a product that may work is the GLAMGLOW SUPERMUD Activated Charcoal Treatment Mask which retails at $59 and is available at Sephora. This mask works to clean out pores, reverse dullness and uneven texture, and target oiliness. Now sometimes it’s hard to drop that kind of cash on a facial mask so there are also products that have the same effect at half the price. If a charcoal mask is what you were looking for, the Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask does generally the same thing and is also available at Sephora, retailing about $13.
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Acne
A second major concern is acne. Acne is definitely something that falls under the expertise of your dermatologist but that doesn’t mean there aren’t products that can help reduce everyday pimples. Pimples can come out of nowhere, and things like sweat or dirt may be the cause, so products that aren’t based in oils or creams are probably your best bet. Products that are oil-based typically tend to clog your pores and trap dirt which can lead to these breakouts. The Lush Mask of Magnaminty is a clay-based mask that targets acne-prone skin, combination skin and oily skin. All skin types can use this product but it is a little on the pricier side ranging from $15 to $40 so if you are looking for a more affordable alternative, you’re not out of luck. The St. Ives Fresh Skin Apricot scrub is available at your local Walmart, Target or drug store for about $5 and works to decrease acne and redness at about a third of the cost.
Redness
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Redness is a big issue across a number of skin types and sensitive skin is usually more prone to redness and irritation from other products. The Avène Antirougeurs CALM Redness-Relief Soothing Mask is priced at about $35 on Amazon and targets redness reduction as a moisturizer. This formula aims to reduce irritation and causes of skin redness such as rosacea. Another product that works to reduce redness and irritation is the Ulta Watermelon Sleeping Mask. This hydrating serum formula uses ingredients such as aloe leaf extract, Vitamin E and Provitamin B5 to moisturize and soothe the skin and only costs about $16 at Ulta.
Between the type of treatment you’re looking for and the number of products available, there seems to be a mask, scrub or serum for everything. Despite the lack of guarantee that a product will work for your skin type specifically, there are still a ton of options for your skin care, so talk to your doctor, talk to your friends and try out some products to see what’s going to leave your skin hydrated, fresh and glowing.
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