best cleansers + moisturizers for normal skin types | skincare 101

  

Normal skin types are typically thought of as the easiest to take care of! As a normal skin type, your face retains the right amount of moisture and produces the ideal amount of natural oils, leading to small pores, even skin tone, and few breakouts. However, it's still important to create a skincare routine with the right products for normal skin types to maintain your skin health. This guide to cleansers + moisturizers for normal skin is the first step! If you're not sure what skin type you have, check this post out first before you dive in!

Typically, in a skincare routine, there are two main products that all skin types need: a cleanser and a moisturizer. This two-step process will be the framework for your skincare routine. Every skin type will start with these two products, and then you'll learn more about adding onto this basic skincare routine later! For now, we'll learn how to set up a basic foundation for your normal skin type routine. 

To maintain your normal skin health and keep it clear and luminous, read this guide to learn what cleansers + moisturizers to use for normal skin types!

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

With normal skin types, it's more common for skin to lean towards the dry side than the oily side. Therefore, look for skincare products that are geared more towards maintaining supple skin, especially in drier climates and locations. However, based on your skin needs, you can go either way. Generally, the best practice is to look for products that clear up oil while also retain your skin barrier's moisture. 

Look for moisturizing ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, and also acne + black/white head fighting ingredients, such as benzoyl peroxide, natural oils, and salicylic acid. 

BEST CLEANSERS FOR NORMAL SKIN

Here are some of the features that you want to look for in a cleanser suitable for normal skin types. The goal is to keep your skin clear and supple through using products that target pores and don't over strip your natural skin oils.

1. Use gel cleansers. Gel-based cleansers aid your skin barrier in retaining moisture while still cleansing impurities from your pores. They're more effective at clearing pores compared to cream-based, but not as aggressive as foam-based cleansers. 

2. Look for cleansers with ingredients such as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid, and plant-based oils. Gel-based cleansers have a good combination of ingredients that cater to all skin types, so based on your skin goals, there's tons of options available with these ingredients! 

3. Avoid drying ingredients such as alcohols, soaps, benzoyl peroxides, salicylic/ glycolic/other acids that are common in foaming cleansers. Additionally, avoid products with fragrances since these can be drying to the skin. You want gentle products that won't over strip your skin of its dewiness. 

PRODUCTS: Looking for some product recommendations? There's tons of top ingredient-packed gel cleansers on the market, but you can also narrow down your search and look for natural products too! Here's a list of some of the best natural skin care cleansers for your normal skin type!

BEST MOISTURIZERS FOR NORMAL SKIN

Remember, moisturizers are meant to help keep your skin supple, so you can't really go wrong with your choice! There are certain aspects that can lead to the best outcomes from your moisturizers, so keep an eye out on products. Since you have a normal skin type, you can look for lighter moisturizers that aren't as rich and heavy but still serve the purpose of creating a protective barrier for your skin.

1. Look for lotion-type moisturizers. These are ideal for normal skin types because they provide a moderate amount of hydration protection without being too heavy and sticky

2. You can choose from either water-based of oil-based products. Water-based is for those with normal skin leaning towards oily and oil-based is for those leaning towards dry skin. 

PRODUCTS: Look for light-weight moisturizers with ingredients like Vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, natural oils, and proteins. Here's a list of natural options:)

WHEN TO USE

For normal skin types, it's best to cleanse and moisturize twice a day! 

In the next post, you'll learn how to add on to your skin care routine with more skincare products so you can curate your skincare routine to you and your skin!

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