Have you ever tried some “amazing” new skincare product only to have it do nothing, or make your skin worse? It might have been wrong for your skin type.
While some of us have sensitive skin that requires ample care, others have oily skin that needs a targeted solution. So when it comes to choosing the best body butter for our skin type, how does one make the right choice?
In order to practice your most effective skincare, it’s absolutely important to know your skin type.
Since body butters are heavier in consistency than body lotions, it is crucial to look for the right ingredients for your skin type.
Not only has it become increasingly popular, there are several advantages associated with body butter other than just moisturising your skin. It is crucial to opt for a body butter that not only suits your skin type but also improves your skin texture and tone while hydrating your body.
If you misdiagnose your skin type and use the wrong products, it can aggravate skin and lead to irritation, excess oil, breakouts or drying out skin which can make wrinkles more apparent.
How to Identify Your Skin Type
Determining your skin type can be done with a simple test. Just follow these steps!Step 1 : Wash your face with a gentle cleanser to remove all makeup, oil and dirt.
Step 2 : Pat face dry with a soft towel and leave skin bare. Don’t apply any moisturizers or serums. You want to your skin to do whatever it’s going to do naturally.
Step 3: Wait 1 hour. During this time don’t touch your face (resist temptation!). After an hour, look closely and note the quality of your skin.
How to Care for Your Skin Type
Now that we’ve figured out your skin type, I’m happy to share with you my favorite products to care for your unique skin so it can be your ideal skin!- Shea Butter
- Mango Butter
- Cocoa Butter
- LAVENDER BODY BUTTER
Mango butter tends to be harder and cocoa butter can melt very easily. Shea butter can stand alone as a moisturizer or lotion. Mango body butter has relatively thick consistency and is ideal for those with intense dry skin. It also known to reduce the signs of ageing. KEEP IN MIND Read the label to know the ingredients.
LAVENDER BODY BUTTER:
Made from lavender essential oil, this is a body emollient. Lavender body butter is used to prevent excessive dryness of the skin by infusing it with moisture. In addition, this one is the preferred type of butter used for massaging.Each of the butters has vitamin properties which are worth looking into before choosing one (or two!) for your body butter.
Body butters are specifically formulated for various skin types like normal, dry and oily. Consider the condition of your skin before buying body butter. For example, if you have a sensitive skin, choose body butter that is non-comedogenic. Consider your lifestyle. If you have to spend most of your time outdoors, choose one with a SPF.
How to use
Apply lightly. Think of it as lip balm for your hands.
Rub it in well when using it on your hands. Think of it as a mini-massage.
For super-dry, ridiculously rough spots, exfoliate after a nice pre-bedtime soak in the tub.Then apply your body butter
It is extremely important to keep in mind that body butters are only to be applied to areas on your body other than the face, since facial tissues are relatively thinner and the thick consistency can lead to break-outs and allergies.
Body butter is supposed to be applied in less quantity than you would apply a body lotion. About one tablespoon of body butter for the legs and half of that for the hands and arms.
Body butter works great on body areas like elbows, knees, hands, legs, neck and the feet
Conclusion
There are no good or bad skin types, just different ways our skin behaves. Fortunately we now have products that are formulated to treat the kind of skin we have, and that is why it is important to find the right one for you.
No matter what skin you have make sure you are using a product that will offer the most benefits for you.
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