How can I improve my skincare routine?
How can I improve my skincare routine?
user
So the first thing to ask is what is your skin type?
assistant
I have dry and oily skin depending on the climate
user
Great, let’s talk about both of those.  Your skin can be of two main types:
assistant
Okay. So what do you recommend me to do?
user
You can see that you’re basically using the wrong method of treatment for each of your skin types.  In order to correctly target each condition, I would first recommend you try washing your face twice a day and using an oil-based cleanser that does not contain too many harsh ingredients (as that would just cause more irritation).  I would then suggest you use a moisturizing cream as you’ve mentioned that you have dry skin.  Keep your moisturizer on until it dries or after you shower, whichever is more convenient for you.  Make sure you don’t use more than one moisturizer though, this will just make your skin more oily!
assistant
What is a good moisture to use?
user
If you have dry skin, I would recommend something that is close to your skin’s natural moisturizers.  You can try going for a botanical moisturizer (I.e. shea butter, avocado, cocoa butter, aloe) which is nice and natural and won’t have any harsh ingredients in it.  If you have oily skin, a nice alternative is something like a witch hazel, since witch hazel has astringent qualities.  This helps reduce the production of your own natural oil so that it doesn’t clog your pores.  Your skin will be extra happy with either of these!
assistant
Would you recommend witch hazel over other moisturizers?
user