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Skincare Guide by Skin Type

Understanding your skin type helps you choose the right products for lasting results. Here’s how to care for different needs with Rustan’s guide.

Dry Skin

Dry skin often feels tight, rough, or flaky, especially after cleansing. It may look dull or lack elasticity. To care for it, focus on hydration. Use gentle cleansers, rich moisturizers, and serums with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid. Consistent use of these products helps restore smoothness and radiance to dry, tight-feeling skin.

Oily Skin

Oily skin is marked by shine, enlarged pores, and frequent breakouts, especially in the T-zone. Balance it with lightweight gels, oil-free moisturizers, and mattifying toners. Clay masks and gentle exfoliation refine texture and keep pores clear. With consistent care, oily skin stays fresh, balanced, and less prone to excess shine.

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin reacts easily, showing redness, stinging, or irritation when exposed to harsh products or the environment. Look for fragrance-free skin care products with calming ingredients like chamomile or aloe. Avoid abrasive scrubs and stick to a gentle routine that helps strengthen the skin barrier. Over time, skin becomes calmer and more resilient.

Combination Skin

Combination skin shows both dryness and oiliness. This means the T-zone is typically oily while the cheeks and mouth area are dry. Use lightweight moisturizers for oily areas and richer creams for dry patches. A balancing toner and multi-masking approach help refine texture. The result? A complexion that feels healthy and even.

Acne-Prone Skin

Acne-prone skin is characterized by frequent breakouts, clogged pores, and blemishes that can persist or flare up. To manage it, opt for non-comedogenic skincare products containing salicylic acid or niacinamide. Avoid harsh cleansers that strip moisture. Spot treatments also help calm flare-ups.

Normal Skin

Normal skin feels balanced—neither too oily nor too dry—with a smooth texture and few visible concerns. It usually looks healthy and radiant with minimal effort. To maintain it, follow a consistent routine of gentle cleansing, lightweight moisturizers, and daily SPF.

How to Build Your Skincare Routine

Follow this routine to maintain a healthy, radiant complexion with skincare products from Rustan’s.

1. Cleanse

Start with a gentle cleanser tailored to your skin type. Foaming cleansers work well for oily skin, while cream or milk cleansers are more suitable for dry skin. For sensitive skin, opt for a fragrance-free gel. Cleansing removes dirt, oil, and makeup, creating a fresh base that allows other skincare products to absorb more effectively.

2. Tone

Apply toner after cleansing to restore pH balance and prepare skin for treatments. Hydrating toners with hyaluronic acid plump dryness, while clarifying toners with witch hazel or BHA help refine oily or acne-prone skin. A good toner also removes any leftover impurities.

3. Exfoliate

Exfoliate one to two times weekly to remove dead cells and refine texture. Choose chemical exfoliants with AHAs or BHAs for a smoother, brighter look, or opt for a gentle scrub if your skin tolerates physical exfoliation. Consistent exfoliation helps unclog pores, boosts radiance, and allows treatments and serums to work better.

4. Treat

Target concerns with concentrated treatments, such as serums or ampules. Vitamin C brightens dull skin, niacinamide balances oil, and retinol encourages renewal. Hyaluronic acid serums deeply hydrate, while peptides support firmness. Apply these lightweight formulas after toner to let active ingredients penetrate deeply and deliver visible results over time.

5. Moisturize

Seal in hydration with moisturizers suited to your skin type. Use a lightweight gel for oily skin, or a rich cream for dry skin. Lotions and emulsions work well for combination types. Moisturizers strengthen the skin barrier, prevent water loss, and maintain skin suppleness and balance throughout the day.

6. Protect

Always finish your morning routine with sunscreen. Choose broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to shield against UVA and UVB damage. Lightweight, non-comedogenic formulas are best suited for oily skin, while hydrating sunscreens work well for drier complexions. Daily SPF protects skin from premature aging, dark spots, and sun damage. This is a step often overlooked by many, so don’t skip this one.