Why Creams Don't Work

1)DEXFOLIATION- the art of not exfoliating regularly. Exfoliation opens the skin pores to allow penetration of ur skin care product.
2) IMPROPER APPLICATION. Try to use it right after a proper bath. Don't just take a quick shower, ensure that dirt, sweat and grime that clog the skin pores are removed as you bathe so your cream really penetrates. Also, don't mop up all the water from your skin after bathing, leaving some water on your skin allows the cream to absorb better.
3) SUN EXPOSURE. Too much exposure to the sun's rays puts alot of strain on the skin and will hinder the effects of your cream from being visible, make sure your cream has adequate sun protection factor(SPF) of at least 15.
4) YOUR DIET. What are you stuffing up on? Eating right (fruits and vegetables and staying away from unnatural sugar) boosts your skin's radiance from within. Oranges and apples especially, are loaded with powerful and natural anti-oxidants that helps prevent your skin's collagen from breaking down.
5) IMPATIENCE. Creams that boasts of 'instant results' usually have harsh chemical components. It usually takes time for your skin to adjust and respond to the products. Try more natural based products instead and stop changing creams constantly.
6) BATHROOM ROUTINE. Please use a gentle cleanser or a beauty bar for your face instead of the regular bar soaps and try to use lukewarm water instead of cold water. It helps to keep your skin's protective layer from being stripped away.

Knowing Your Skin Type

    First thing is, you need to know your skin type, our skin type can change over time. For example, younger people are more likely than older people to have a normal skin type.
   Skin types vary depending upon factors such as:
1. Water content, which affects your skin's comfort and elasticity.
2. Oil(lipid) content, which affect ur skin's softness.
3. Sensitivity level.
   SKIN TYPES.
1. Normal skin: not too dry, not too oily. It has no or few imperfections, no severe sensitivity, barely visible pores, a radiant complexion.
2. Dry skin type: Almost visible pores, dull,rough complexion, red patches, less elasticity and more visible lines. When expose to drying factors, skin can crack, peel or become itchy, irritated or inflamed. If ur skin is dry, it can become rough and scaly, especially on the backs of ur hands, arms and legs.
3. Oily skin: Enlarge pores, dull or shiny and thick complexion, black heads, pimples or other blemishes.
4. Combination skin: can be dry or normal in some areas and oily else where such as the T-zone (nose, forehead and chin). It can produce overly dilated pores, black heads and shiny skin.
   Before buying your body creams, you have to make sure it's goes with your skin, don't be in an hurry, take your time to read the creams instructions and ingredients. Our skin's are so sensitive that even a little misuse of body cream can damage alot.