Question:
How
do I know my skin type and how do I care for it?
Answer:
Knowing
your skin type can sometimes be tricky. Here are some tips on how to establish
your skin type and how to care for it….
Oily
Skin
You
will recognise an oily skin because it becomes very shiny, and tends to throw
off makeup early in the day. It requires much more cleaning than a dry skin.
Do
not use skin tonics with the idea of closing the pores. Your pores must be
free to function; otherwise little pockets of stale, oily matter will collect
under the skin, and later erupt as spots.
Blackheads
are also a common problem on an oily skin. Remember, oily skin only becomes
problem skin when the pores fail to function and the oil forms plugs in the
pores.
To
keep an oily, blackhead-prone skin in clear condition, dry-clean morning and
evening with Katherine Corbett’s Open Pore Lotion. This lotion is a strong
grease solvent and will keep the pores free of oil. Do not wash or otherwise
clean the skin before using Open Pore Lotion.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OPEN PORE LOTION, CLICK HERE.
Dry
Skin
A
dry skin tends to flake. It produces very little oil and tends to lose
moisture causing the surface layer to shed rapidly. Then the skin loses its
glow, becomes coarse, develops lines, and even red veins.
Clean
dry skin with a gentle and protective formulation – Katherine Corbett’s
Cleansing Emulsion. This is a light fluid cream, which spreads easily. Using
the palm of your hand spread over the entire face, and wipe off with dry
tissues. Makeup may be applied immediately.
Avoid
strong cleansers or creams which cling to the skin and which require
water-soaked cotton wool or tonics to remove the last traces.
Where
loss of moisture is the problem, a mineral water spray such as Lisdoonvarna
Spa Hydrating Spray can be more effective than oily moisturisers.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CLEANSING EMULSION, CLICK HERE.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LISDOONVARNA SPA HYDRATING SPRAY, CLICK HERE.
Combination
Skin
Many
people have a dry skin with an oily panel running down the centre, including
the nose and chin or ‘t-zone’ areas. This is termed ‘combination skin’
and the two areas require separate cleansing methods, using both Open Pore
Lotion and Cleansing Emulsion.
Moisturisers
and skin foods are not usually necessary for this type of skin.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OPEN PORE LOTION, CLICK HERE.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CLEANSING EMULSION, CLICK HERE.
Very
Sensitive Skin
This
type of skin is unable to hold sufficient moisture to keep it from scaling.
Excessive use of oily moisturisers only adds to the problem. In such cases
more than a very modest amount of oil can strip off the surface cells and end
up coarsening the skin.
The
main need is moisture, not oil. Spray with Lisdoonvarna Spa Hydrating Spray.
This mineral rich water is from a natural spring and it may be sprayed on the
eyelids also, for a beneficial effect.
Many
sensitive skins are allergic to a wide range of cosmetics. If trying out a new
product, first do a patch test over a small area for any sign of allergy.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LISDOONVARNA SPA HYDRATING SPRAY, CLICK HERE.
Question:
What
is a blackhead and why do I get them?
Answer:
Blackheads
appear when the skin cannot clean itself properly so this is the most likely
reason you’re getting them. The black that you see on the surface of the
skin isn’t dirt but oxidised oil – just like when a cut raw potato turns
black when exposed to air, oil from the skin oxidises in just the same way.
The black at the pore opening is only a thin layer at the top of a plug of oil
and waste matter.
We
suggest our most popular product for this problem, Open Pore Lotion. Open Pore
Lotion works like a ‘dry cleaner’ on your skin to wipe away the surface
black layer and gradually dissolve the plug of oily waste matter underneath.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OPEN PORE LOTION, CLICK HERE.
Question:
My
teenage son suffers terribly from spotty skin and blackheads on his face,
neck
and shoulders – what can I suggest he try to help with this embarrassing
problem?
Answer:
There’s
nothing worse for a teenager than spots and blackheads. It is not only
physically upsetting, but it can lead to emotional problems too.
Encourage
your teen to take a proactive approach to his skin condition and help him to
understand that it will hopefully not last forever. You should check your
son’s diet firstly and ensure that he’s eating a well-balanced, healthy
diet – avoiding crisps, snack/junk food and too many pre-prepared meals. He
should be drinking plenty of fresh water daily which will help flush out the
entire body and help eliminate toxins which can cause excess oil and waste
matter building up in the body.
The
pores of the skin must be free to function fully otherwise little pockets of
stale, oily matter will collect under the skin … and later, erupt as spots.
Blackheads may also be a
problem so to keep skin clear, ‘dry clean’ by using Open Pore Lotion to
wipe away the surface black layer and gradually dissolve the plug of oily
waste matter underneath.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OPEN PORE LOTION, CLICK HERE.
Question:
Why
is my skin sensitive?
Answer:
Sensitive
skin can be caused by many factors and can cause a lot of irritation and
soreness if the wrong products are used on it. This type of skin is unable to
hold sufficient moisture to keep it from scaling. Excessive use of oily
moisturisers only adds to the problem. In such cases more than a very modest
amount of oil can strip off the surface cells and end up coarsening the skin.
The
main need is moisture – not oil. Spray with Lisdoonvarna Spa Hydrating
Spray. This mineral rich water is from a natural spring and it may be sprayed
on the eyelids also, for beneficial effect.
Many
sensitive skins are allergic to a wide range of cosmetics. If trying out a new
product, first do a test patch over a small area for any sign of allergy.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LISDOONVARNA SPA HYDRATING SPRAY, CLICK HERE.
Question:
Why
does my skin flake?
Answer:
Flaky
skin is often caused when the skin doesn’t produce enough oil. It can also
happen when the skin looses essential moisture – air conditioning, central
heating and extremes in weather can cause this. Flaking skin is when the
surface layer is shed rapidly, resulting in the skin loosing its glow and
becoming coarse.
We
suggest if you have dry facial skin, to avoid using strong cleansers or creams
which cling to the skin and which require water-soaked cotton wool or tonics
to remove the last traces. Instead, try Katherine Corbett’s Cleansing
Emulsion – a gentle and protective formulation in a light fluid cream, which
spreads easily. You can also help replace lost moisture by using our
Lisdoonvarna Spa Hydrating Spray which can, for some, be more effective than
oily moisturisers.
For
flaky legs and body skin, our Natural Grapeseed Body Oil is an ultra-light
oil, ideal for smoothing on the body, arms and legs. It’s immediately
absorbed with absolutely no greasy after-feel and it won’t stain your
clothes.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CLEANSING EMULSION, CLICK HERE.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LISDOONVARNA SPA HYDRATING SPRAY, CLICK HERE.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT NATURAL GRAPESEED BODY OIL, CLICK HERE.
Question:
Why
won’t my spots go?
Answer:
You
could be suffering from a hormonal imbalance, which is very common in young
people and in middle-aged women. A hormone imbalance can cause major skin
upsets and may cause your skin to produce additional amounts of oil than
it’s used to. Keep spots and blackheads at bay by limiting the amount you
touch your skin and by using a good grease solvent such as Katherine
Corbett’s Open Pore Lotion. This will act as a ‘dry cleaner’ for the
skin and will help to dissolve the plugs of oily waste matter below the
skin’s surface.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OPEN PORE LOTION, CLICK HERE.
Question:
My
skin is constantly oily even though I cleanse regularly – what can I do?
Answer:
You
will recognise an oily skin because it becomes very shin, and tends to throw
off makeup early in the day. Although it requires much more cleaning than dry
skin, over-cleansing of the skin will only make your skin more oily as it
tries to restore it’s natural PH balance. An oily skin requires a good
grease solvent such as Open Pore Lotion used once or twice a day to keep the
pores unblocked and to prevent blackheads.
And
remember, squeezing and picking blemishes and blackheads might make you think
your skin looks better, but you’re actually doing a lot of damage to the
surrounding skin and could also be infecting other areas of your skin just by
touching it with your fingers – resulting in nasty spots and yet more oil!
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OPEN PORE LOTION, CLICK HERE.
Question:
How
can I refresh my skin in hot weather without drying it out by constantly
cleaning it?
Answer:
Keeping
skin healthy and refreshed in the hot weather has been made really easy with
the use of Katherine Corbett’s Lisdoonvarna Spa Hydrating Spray. Rich in
minerals from a rare source in Ireland this spray has both therapeutic and
healing qualities. It’s refreshing, re-hydrating, soothing and moisturising.
It’s also wonderful for skin conditions including eczema as it’s many
minerals including sulphur, are particular beneficial.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LISDOONVARNA SPA HYDRATING SPRAY, CLICK HERE.
Question:
Even
though I use a moisturiser on my legs, they still look and feel dry and flaky – what can I do?
Answer:
If
your skin continues to look and feel dry and flaky even though you continually
moisturise, you’re probably not using the right type of product for your
skin condition. Dry skin and flaking on the legs and body will benefit from
specialised care. Katherine Corbett has developed an ultra-light Natural
Grapeseed Body Oil that will provide the solution to this problem. Regular use
will help protect the natural cycle of skin renewal and you’ll smooth away
rough, dry areas in no time at all.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT NATURAL GRAPESEED BODY OIL, CLICK HERE.
Question:
How
can I replenish my skin’s moisture without it looking oily?
Answer:
Good
question! We all want our skin to look fresh and replenished but we don’t
want shine! A light spray of a mineral-rich water such as Katherine
Corbett’s Lisdoonvarna Spa Hydrating Spray will do the trick. It’s
refreshing, re-hydrating, soothing and moisturising. It works by moisturising
the skin and sealing the surface cells without stripping them away and because
it’s a mineral rich water, it definitely won’t make your skin look oily!
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LISDOONVARNA SPA HYDRATING SPRAY, CLICK HERE.
Question:
Do
you make a product that will help prolong a summer holiday tan?
Answer:
Luckily,
we do! Natural Grapeseed Body Oil is an ultra-light oil that’s ideal for
smoothing on the body, arms and legs and is fabulous as an after-tan
application. It’s immediately absorbed into the skin, leaving no greasy
after-feel and it won’t stain your clothes. Get yourself a handy 50ml travel
size today and help prolong that wonderful summer holiday tan.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT NATURAL GRAPESEED BODY OIL, CLICK HERE.
Question:
What’s
the best moisturiser to use for an oily skin?
Answer:
The
best moisturiser for an oily skin is one where the touching of skin is kept to
the absolute minimum. Lisdoonvarna Spa Hydrating Spray is a mineral-rich water
from a natural spring in Ireland. It’s a great moisturiser for spotty and
oily skin as it’s refreshing, re-hydrating, soothing and moisturising.
TO
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LISDOONVARNA SPA HYDRATING SPRAY, CLICK HERE.
Katherine
Corbett 