Is your skin recognized as normal? How lucky you are! You're one of the lucky few to be living the absolute dream of all those who don't have your skin type.
But just because nature has spoiled you doesn't mean you don't need to take care of your skin: neglected, normal skin can quickly turn into dry and oily skin if it's cleansed with the wrong care products.
Soft and smooth, neither oily nor dry, normal skin is the perfect skin everyone dreams of. It's easily recognized by its fine, smooth, even texture, with no dilated pores, and the absence of imperfections on its surface. To the touch, its velvety texture gives full meaning to the expression "peach skin". But its uniqueness also lies in the fact that it withstands the various aggressions it faces quite well: where other skin types start to tug (cold, wind, prolonged exposure to the sun) or shine (heat, humidity, perspiration) normal skin remains equal to itself: Perfect!
Normal skin is more resistant to various aggressions than other skin types, but that doesn't mean it's totally immune to enemy attack, and this is less and less the case as the years go by. With age, skin regenerates less quickly and loses its moisture level. It is less able to defend itself against cold, dryness, the sun's ultraviolet rays and repetitive rubbing caused by clothing, all of which attack its protective hydrolipidic film. The result: skin dries out and ages prematurely, as it is precisely the lack of moisture that leads to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
There's no magic formula for caring for normal skin: eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep and controlling stress are all ways of preserving the beauty and suppleness of your skin, from the inside out. But beyond this recommended lifestyle for all skin types, your epidermis also needs to be pampered. Nothing too restrictive, rest assured: a weekly scrub to help rid it of its dead cells (scrubbing your skin more than once a week risks drying it out), a splash of moisturizing milk after the shower (to be replaced by a more nourishing moisturizing cream in winter, or a vegetable oil if you prefer) and you're all set.
One of the many advantages of normal skin is the choice of cleansers. Shower oil, superfatted soap, soap-free soap - the possibilities are endless. Soap-free soap is a synthetic detergent (based on petroleum derivatives, a.k.a. surfactants) with a pH close to that of the skin, so it's especially recommended for fragile, dry or even atopic skin, although this doesn't mean you can't use it.
Like soap-free soap, superfatted soap is particularly recommended for dry or fragile skin, but it's also perfect for normal skin. Be careful, however, to use it only on your body and not on your face, which could easily become oily.
Traditional soap is a natural soap that tends to dry out already fragile and dry skin, thanks to its basic pH of around 10. With normal skin, you can use traditional soap without the risk of your skin drying out, provided you moisturize it carefully when you get out of the shower.
Shower oil: Shower oil is a sensory experience in itself. Its original soft, enveloping texture moisturizes all skin types and transforms into a foam when applied in the shower. It provides a serious boost to the skin's natural hydrolipidic film, making it ideal for all skin types, especially dry and normal skin.
Soin-et-Nature offers a wide range of dermocosmetic products suited to all skin types and various specific needs. Here are the categories available:
These dermocosmetic products available on Soin-et-Nature enable you to take care of your skin on a daily basis, offering solutions adapted to every problem and skin type.
