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How Do I Choose the Best Facial for Normal Skin?

By Kristeen Moore
Updated May 17, 2024
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Normal skin is thought to be the easiest type to care for, because it does not have excessive dryness or oiliness. At the same time, this does not mean that you shouldn’t use any products if your skin is considered normal. Regular cleansers, moisturizers, and even facials are required to make your skin retain its normal appearance. The best type of facial for normal skin should be one that utilizes products that are the most appropriate for your face. Facials are available through professionals, but the products can also be bought in drug stores or made at home from scratch.

Skin is generally classified in three primary categories: dry, normal, and oily. Normal skin consists of the perfect balance of natural oils and is not excessively dry. Some people have combination skin, in which certain parts of the face, such as the forehead, are oily, while other portions are considered as dry to normal. A facial for normal skin should be used if your entire face is free of excessively dry patches or areas that produce a lot of oil.

Professional spas offer facials for a wide range of skin types, but it is important that you address your specific face needs so that the specialist can apply the correct products. Generally, normal skin adapts well to a wide range of masks, including gels, creams, and peel-off versions. The primary purpose to receiving a facial for normal skin is so that you keep your complexion in its optimum condition. Unlike the facials used for other types of skin, normal versions aim for adding firmness and radiation.

One of the benefits of a facial for normal skin is that the masks that are used usually contain fewer ingredients than other types on the market. Facials for oily skin tend to contain components that can dry out normal skin, while hydrating versions can make your face too oily. Make sure that the particular products that you purchase are labeled for use with normal skin in order to avoid any complications. In addition, many facials for normal skin can be made at home. Yogurt, apples, and ground chamomile are examples of pantry ingredients that can be used to make a homemade facial for normal skin.

Some men and women have sensitive skin, which becomes dry when exposed to certain irritants in the air as well as from cosmetics and other products. If your skin is sensitive, you might experience rashes and blemishes when your face becomes irritated. To make matters more complicated, you can have both normal and sensitive skin at the same time, so it is still important that you choose facial products for your type. The key is that a facial for normal skin should also be free of the use of any products that will irritate your skin, so be sure to examine the ingredients to see if there are any risks.

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Discussion Comments

By Heavanet — On Feb 16, 2014

Usually if you have what is considered to be normal skin type, you will have more options for facials than people who have to be careful because of sensitive or dry skin. However, it's important that you don't use facial products that contain too much oil or medicated ingredients, because these could throw off the balance of your normal skin.

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