Natural Beauty Care AYU

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know your skin type

People are always unsure of the skin type they have. This section should help you properly classify your personal skin type. Although please remember that none of these skin type's are absolute. Most of us are a mixture of atleast two skin types. When trying to de?ne your skin type, look at the overall condition of the skin. For example, you may have mature skin that is also sensitive. In this case you would analyze what are the main issues with your skin, are you more concerned with healing the sensitivity or are you more concerned with reducing the signs of aging. But remember, in this case, by using the mature skin face care line products, you will also help heal the sensitivity in your skin. All our face care lines and body care products provide total health and nourish the skin, so many of the secondary skin issues are treated along with the primary issues.

Normal Skin:

This is the least common skin type, many people could have almost perfect skin, but never completely. The goal of skin care is to get the skin's condition as close a possible to normal. Usually the combinations are normal to dry, normal and mature, or normal and dehydrated. The main skin care goal is to protect the skin.

The following are characteristics of normal skin:

  • Texture of skin is smooth
  • Complexion is even; no redness blotchy spots, oiliness, no overly shiny T-Zone
  • Pores are barely visible
  • The skin has a spongy feel when touched
  • The skin layers are not de?cient of any nutrients and minerals

Oily Skin:

This the most common skin type, whether people have a little shine to acne, they fall into the oily skin category. Unfortunately most of the products in the market that are targeted to oily skin end up drying out the skin and removing all the essential nutrients from the skin's layers. This is why many people who have oily skin also have dehydrated skin. AYU products are based on ayuvedic principles, they ?ght oils with oils. Our products will remove all excess sebum (oil) from the skin, yet, the skin will be nourished and hydrated. The nutrients that have been stripped from the skin will be replenished. The main skin care goal is to purify the skin.

The following are characteristics of oily skin:

  • The skin appears unnaturally shiny (especially the forehead, nose, chin)
  • Pores may be open
  • Could have occasional outbreak of pimples to severe acne
  • Blackheads on the nose and/or whiteheads on the corner of the eyes
  • Even though there might be some pimples, the skin feels dehydrated

Dry Skin:

This skin type is the complete opposite of oily skin, the sebaceous glands do not produce enough oils that help hydrate and nourish the skin. Dry skin can be a result of genetic predisposition combined with environmental factors (ex. cold climate), and an unbalanced diet. The main skin care goal is to hydrate the skin.

The following are characteristics of dry skin:

  • Texture of skin may be rough, with dead cells on the surface blocking oxygen to the pores
  • Complexion may look taut, drawn and appear unnaturally shinny
  • There may be ?aky or scaly patches on the skin
  • Fine lines may be visible around the eyes and mouth, even at an early age
  • The skin feels tight and itchy

Sensitive Skin:

People with sensitive skin usually have allergic skin. This means that their skin reacts quickly to many environmental and emotional factors. The skin is prone to redness, rashes, and swelling. Those who have sensitive skin know they have sensitive skin! AYU products will help the skin defend itself against many different allergens, the skin will feel balanced, soft and protected. The main skin care goal is to calm the skin.

The following are characteristics of sensitive skin:

  • The skin is thin and prone to broken capillaries
  • Complexion may be blotchy and have a lot of redness due to rashes or allergic reactions
  • Skin may feel tight and could be dehydrated
  • Appearance of tiny red pumps on the different parts of the skin surface
  • Many cosmetic products cause adverse reactions, and increase the redness and sensitivity of the skin

Mature Skin:

At what age skin is considered as "mature" all depends on the individuals own perception and physical make up. Some people start using anti-aging products at the age of 30 years, some people are not concerned with mature skin until they reach 50 years or more. The good thing about AYU's mature skin products is that they are safe for anyone who is 1 to 120 years old! There are no harsh chemicals in the products. The main ingredients that ?ght and reverse the signs of aging are our oil blends and the magical frankincense, which has been used for over 5000 years by the Egyptians. They used frankincense in the embalming of the mummies (and they preserved well !). The main skin care goal is to rejuvenate the skin.

The following are characteristics of mature skin:

  • The texture of the skin is less elastic than it use to be
  • The skin may have lost it's spongy feel, due to the decrease of collagen production
  • Fine and prominent character lines are visible, especially around the eyes, mouth and forehead
  • There many be fat deposits under the eyes, (causes puffy under-eye bags)
  • Complexion may appear less rosy

Dehydrated Skin:

Any of the above mentioned skin types, (except normal), can be dehydrated. Dehydrated skin is always in combination of a different skin type. Dehydration of the skin layers are from a lack of vital nutrients and minerals in the skin layers, therefore the skin cannot produce the oils to hydrate and protect the skin and the skin cannot hold onto water reserves. The causes of dehydrated skin are poor dietary intake, harsh climates, too little intake of water, and mostly because of skin care and cosmetic products that contain chemicals and alcohol. Alcohol destroys many of the nutrients in the skin layers, as well as affects the production of collagen. Many oily skin care products substitute oil for alcohol, which is the reason why so many people with oily and acneic skin have dehydrated skin. The main skin care goal is to nourish the skin.

The following are characteristics of dehydrated skin:

  • Skin complexion is dull and lifeless
  • Texture is hard and leathery
  • Patches of ?aky skin is visible
  • Fine lines around the upper/lower lip chin, surface lines on cheeks and forehead
  • The skin does not have a spongy feel, rather when the skin is pressed, it does not bounce back quickly