3 Mistakes People Make When Determining Their Skin Type

As an esthetician working with skin hands-on for 25 years, I know there is more than just dry, normal and oily when it comes to skin types. Since my line is based on nine skin types, it is my belief that to get the best results from your products, you must use products exclusively for your skin type. But how do you go about determining your skin type? Many people think they understand what their skin type is, but I find that many people will get it wrong. Here’s three common mistakes people make when trying to determine their skin type.

Mistake #1: Only focusing on one or two of your skin’s needs, instead of looking at the big picture.

People mistake their skin type, therefore choosing the wrong skin care products because they are usually hyper-focused on just one or two things going on with their skin, choosing products just for those issues, instead of focusing on ALL of their skin’s needs.

For example, a 40-year-old woman may start to get occasional hormonal cystic breakouts and because acne cysts are so painful and can linger for a few weeks, she may now start thinking her skin type is “acne-prone” (understandably so) and purchase products for “problem skin” and and completely ignore that her skin has anti-aging needs. Harsh products for acne-prone skin will only leave her skin dry, irritated and flaky. Her best bet is to use a spot treatment for acne cysts, because cystic acne rarely responds to regular blemish products anyway, so she may not even be helping the breakout after all. Renée Rouleau Anti-Cyst Treatment works best as a spot treatment for controlling stubborn hormonal acne cysts… Read more

Powder vs. Liquid Foundation Makeup: What’s Best for My Skin Type?

When it comes to wearing makeup, many women wear either liquid, cream or powder foundation makeup to even out their skin tone and give it a smoother look. Some wear it every day and others will wear it just for special occasions. Since this is considered a beauty staple, it’s important to purchase the right kind of foundation that is most compatible with your skin type so you can get the best skin benefits.

Powder foundation:

Who it’s best for: Normal, oily, combination, sensitive and acne prone skin, and those who don’t like to feel anything heavy on their skin. (Like skin types #1, #2, #3, and #4.)

Which skin type are you? See our nine skin types here.

Benefit to the skin: Powder foundations generally shouldn’t have a pore clogging effect since they aren’t occlusive on the skin, and since powders have oil-absorbing properties, they can lessen shine during the day… Read more

Five New Years’ Resolutions for Your Skin

Make 2012 the year for healthy, beautiful and glowing skin with these helpful skin care tips.

New Years’ Skin Resolution #1: Wash Your Skin Nightly
Touching your face all day long, without intentionally doing so, is making your face one of the dirtiest parts on your body. Not only will cleaning your skin at night help to reduce acne-causing bacteria that thrives inside the pores but since your skin repairs itself at night, removing dirt and makeup allows for maximum skin healing and repair needed for youthful-looking skin.

Read: How to Wash Your Face

New Years’ Skin Resolution #2: Get Your Beauty Sleep

Did you know that your skin always looks better after a good night’s sleep? Sleep can reduce dark circles because a lack of sleep compromises your body’s circulatory system and you get stagnant blood in the vessels under the eyes because it hasn’t properly drained. Sleep can also make your skin glow because a lack of sleep causes the skin to look pale and tired because the circulation has been impaired. So if you want your skin to glow–get some sleep!… Read more

How to Wash Your Makeup Brushes

It’s a fact that most people rarely wash their makeup brushes. Bacteria and oil can build up on your brushes resulting in possible clogged pores and increase breakouts. It’s very important for the health and clarity of your skin to wash your makeup brushes at least once a month, ideally once a week.

Here’s how:

Fill a 6 oz glass with warm water and add 1 tablespoon of gentle sulfate-free shampoo or a sulfate-free gel cleanser. (Be sure to avoid the ingredients Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate as these harsh detergents may dry out the natural hair bristles.) See the collection of Renée Rouleau sulfate-free gel cleansers.

Swirl brushes in the glass for 60 seconds. You should see the water lather up and turn dark in color from the makeup on the brushes… Read more

Do You Have Dry, Red, Sensitive Skin?

My skin care line was created based on nine different skin types rather than the standard—dry, normal and oily. As a skin care expert and celebrity esthetician, I’ve never understood how can skin care companies say their line is “suitable for all skin types” when all skins have different needs? If you’re truly looking for results, it’s imperative that you use products exclusively formulated for the unique needs of your skin and it all begins with my nine skin types.

Today, I’m featuring skin type #9.

Do you have?

-Skin that feels tight and dry year round

-Skin that needs hydration and nourishment

-Enlarged pores mostly in t-zone (optional)

-Hyperpigmentation/discoloration and brown spots (optional)… Read more

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