What is normal skin?

Normal skin type is characterized by a radiant complexion. There are very few imperfections, barely visible pores, and no severe sensitivity. It displays a rosy, smooth texture, and the skin’s elasticity is good. There are no visible blemishes, flaky areas or greasy patches on the skin. All of these characteristics of normal skin are often found in young individuals. However, it is quite rare to find all these characteristics.

How to maintain normal skin?

You cannot have near perfect skin forever, but there are ways to delay the ongoing effects of dry skin. Also, there are ways to prevent external factors such as sun damage that may affect skin type, helping you maintain normal skin for longer. The best approach is to treat and maintain your skin type by using products that don’t cause irritation, dryness or make the skin greasy. Avoid products that harm the skin’s natural barrier, and damage collagen. The best possible way to care for normal skin is to lessen and protect yourself from sun exposure. The sun’s ultraviolet rays can slow the skins metabolism. This affects how the epidermis eliminates old tissues and replaces it with new tissue for a more youthful looking skin.

Cleanser

To remove dirt, dust, excess sebum and dead skin cells that have accumulated in the skin over time. Choose a non-irritating and non-drying cleanser such as the Neue’s Quandong Gel Cleanser or the Ceramide Milk Wash to prevent removal of the skin’s natural oils.

Moisturisers

For normal skin it is pivotal the water content and hydration of the skin is maintained, use moisturisers regularly. Neue’s Marine Cream contains a complex of marine extracts, peptides, and vitamins. This increases hydration levels of your skin. It can also help to fight free radicals, which is the cause of tired and sallow looking skin. Marine Cream can be used AM and PM on all skin types. It can also be used as a day cream with the Nourishing Night Cream applied at night.

Serums

Applying a prescribed serum full of active ingredients this will help maintain a normal skin. Neue’s range of serums are a powerhouse of ingredients targeting improvement in most skin issues. Serums should be used prior to the application of a moisturiser. Neue’s Stem Cell and Silk Serums are all suitable for normal skins.

Skin Exfoliation

Exfoliation is important for a normal skin ideally performed once or twice a week. For resilient skins, use Neue’s Pumice Skin Polish one night a week prior to moisturising. Pumice Skin Polish contains 7% Glycolic Acid and Pumice to soften, oxygenate and polish the skin to reveal new and refreshed skin.

Sun Protection

It is very important to protect your skin from sun damage. If sun exposure is inevitable, make sure to use sunscreen with SPF 15 – 30 to protect your skin from ultraviolet rays. It’s ideal to use a mineral-based sunblock. These sun blocs sit on the surface of the skin. Chemical sun blocs tend to absorb into the skin and are now being found in skin cancers.

If you’re still not sure about the best way to treat or nourish your skin, consult with a certified and qualified Neue skin therapist who can recommend a prescribed skin care regimen.

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