Your skin type echoes your skin’s primary nature. While genetics define your skin’s behaviour in
the beginning, your nutrition, the balancing act of hormones, age and your current levels of
exposure to pollution, stress, UV play an impactful role as well.
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Oily:
Shiny that feels like an oily surface especially in certain oil-prone
areas. This illness causes pimples, skin irritation, the pores on the skin tend to get
clogged with dust and impurities combined with the oil.
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Dry:
This skin type is patchy and rough, fine lines are more visible on this
type of skin due to lack of moisture.
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Combination:
As the name goes, it’s bit oily, it’s a bit dry This skin-type
faces the collaborative problems of clogged pores and stretched skin.
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Normal:
The most balanced of all skin types. On very rare occasions, this skin
faces breakouts or dryness.
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Sensitive:
The-reactive-skin-type that itches, burns or turns red on usage of
certain products or when exposed to UV rays, dust, pollution. This skin type needs
specific treatment.
Tips for oily skin
Cleansing
Cleansing is essential for this skin type but in a bid to remove all the excess oil, one needs to
be mindful not to over-cleanse, in fact, over-cleansing strips our skin of its natural oils and
the immediate response is to compensate for the lost moisture with more moisture.
The PH (Potential of hydrogen) measures how something is acidic or alkaline on a specific scale.
Our (Healthy) skin is known to be slightly acidic at 5.5. When this state is disrupted or the PH
levels are further raised due to over cleansing, it can increase the skin’s sensitivities and
trigger more oil. That’s why its important to opt for a low PH, gentle cleanser.
Double cleansing
Double cleansing is one of the most underrated hacks for keeping excess oil, clogged pores, and
breakouts in check.
Oil works well with oil as it absorbs the excess oil as water alone can’t solve the problem.
Double cleansing ensures your skin is squeaky clean without any moisture loss; Absorption of
serums, actives that follow is better. Having said that, it’s important to opt for a
light-weight, non-comedogenic cleansing oil. Further, don’t miss the second cleanse as it
removes all the residue from the oil cleanser. Double cleansing is best when part of your night
skin care regime.
Moisturise
One of the biggest misconceptions is that oily skin doesn’t require moisturiser. As neglected
skin can secrete more sebum, leading to breakouts. Opt for a light-weight non-comedogenic
moisturiser to keep your skin hydrated and healthy.
Valuable additions for oily skin
Niacinamide is an integral addition because:
- Regulates sebum production
- Shrinks the appearance of pores
- Brightens skin tone
- Strengthens the skin barrier
- Dissolves all the excess sebum and unclogs your pores.
- It can be any form – cleanser, toner, serum depending on your
skin’s tolerance.
Tips for dry skin
Moisture Lock
The ultimate goal for dry skin is to lock in your moisture or avoid practices that worsen
the dryness. One way to lock in the hydration is to apply your formulation immediately after
your shower or cleansing. Applying it while water is still present on your skin, helps seal
in the hydration. Moisturisers with humectants like hyaluronic acid perform better as there
is more water to work with.
Layering
Imitate the way your skin locks in on the moisture; opt for a layered routine as you move
from the lightest formulation to the creamiest one.
Strengthen your barrier
When it comes to dry skin, it’s about strengthening your barrier so if required opt for
ceramides over a humectant as the former helps rebuild your skin again to create a
protective layering against the environment, UV exposure, stress.
Valuable additions for dry skin
We are always on the hunt for top-tier hydrators when it comes to dry skin
- Hyaluronic Acid: The most loved humectant that is
light-weight and brings a healthy shine to your face. Locks in water more than its
weight.
- Glycerine: Yet another effective humectant that retains
moisture; does not get the recognition it deserves.
- Aloe vera: They are skin soothers that nourish and heal
irritated skin.
Emollients
They soften the flakiness on your skin and fill in the cracks with lipids to give it a
supple, hydrated look. They are a level above humectants that not only hydrate but also
smoothen the skin’s surface.
- Shea Butter: Deeply nourishing creams that sit perfectly in
your PM routine. Opt for spot treating if required as these are heavy applications.
- Olive squalane: The light-weight non-comedogenic option
that replicates your skin’s natural oils to provide a boost of moisture.
- Ceramides: The building blocks that rebuild the structural
integrity of your skin and further strengthen it. This is a long-term option that
helps revive your skin and improve its health.
Tips for Combination Skin
This skin has a combination of oily and dry patches so it’s best to treat these areas separately
instead of one combined treatment.
- Aim to choose creamy formulations for the dry parts while you
stick to light-weight formulations for the greasy areas.
- Exfoliate with care as you don’t want the rest of your skin to
feel worse while treating your oily zones.
- In case of combination skin, rotate your masks, don’t layer.
Opt for hydrating one in the dry areas and clay masks in the oily zones.
- Go for balancing toners because they aim to hydrate and
regulate oil, they work towards to restoring your skin’s PH balance.
Valuable additions for combination skin
- Niacinamide: works effectively for the T-zone and the dry
cheeks. It is the best suited ingredient for combination skin.
- Hyaluronic acid: Great hydrator as it locks in moisture without
clogging pores, so you can apply it all over your face including your T-zone.
- Green tea extract: Calming and oil-controlling; suitable even
on the dry patches as it is rich in antioxidants.
- Squalane: Another light-weight comedogenic moisturiser that
works great even for the oily patches.
We have provided direction for the primary skin types. Sensitive requires a careful assessment as
we need to first identify the cause for the reaction. However always include calming ingredients
like Aloe Vera, Niacinamide (Controlled dosage), Green Tea in your routine to allow your skin to
feel soothed.
The D Wave range is suitable for all skin types and each formulation is noncomedogenic. However,
if we were to recommend one product for each of the types:
Oily skin: Cell Rejuvenating Complex Night Crème contains Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid that will
strengthen the barrier of skin, reduce the appearance of pores without clogging it. It will help
address Trans Epidermal Water loss without feeling heavy and caked. Ultimately it will revive
your skin whilst containing oil secretion.
Dry and Combination skin: Our Moisture Boost Gel Crème is the perfect light-weight noncomedogenic
option as it contains Olive squalane – an emollient that imitates the function of your skin as
it provides the ultimate moisture boost. This product also contains hyaluronic acid that further
adds to the hydration level without clogging pores.
Alongside our products, we can help you understand your skin on a deeper level with our AI
analyser. This analyser provides a map of your skin basis 13 parameters. The result scale ranges
across your skin’s strengths, improvements and areas that require immediate care. Based on this
analysis, The D wave provides solutions tailored to your requirements.
While our journey with our skin begins with identifying its true behaviour, always keep in mind
skincare is a holistic journey. It’s important to focus on the mind and the body as well to
ensure, your skin is happy inside-out!
