FAQs - Skin Type

The best way to care for your skin is to know as much as you can about it. This includes the products you use and how you should use them. For a clearer understanding and clearer, smoother skin - here is the Simple Truth.

Are there any products that I can use to control oil and help reduce my pores?

If you have oily skin, use a wash such as Simple Oil Balancing Exfoliating Wash rather than a cream cleanser. Follow with Simple Soothing Facial Toner to purify the skin and remove any last traces of make-up and dirt. Finally, moisturise with a light, oil-free moisturiser - Simple Oil Balancing Moisturiser, for instance. Taking care of your oily skin and using the correct products will help your skin look fresh, clean and healthy whilst also helping to reduce pore size.

I have dry skin, which skincare products are most suitable?

Firstly for cleansing, people with dry skin should use cream cleansers, such as Simple Purifying Cleansing Lotion, or a wash alternative like Simple Moisturising Foaming Facial Wash. Then tone your skin using Simple Soothing Facial Toner. When choosing a moisturiser, make sure you pick a rich one, such as Simple Restoring Night Cream .

What's the best moisturiser for oily skin?

Even if you have oily skin, it's still important to use a moisturiser, as skin still needs to be hydrated. Make sure you use an oil-free moisturiser, such as Simple Oil Balancing Moisturiser.

Why do I keep getting breakouts?

Sebum, a substance that sits around in your pores, is ideal food for bacteria normally present in and on your skin - icky, but true. Pores become blocked with debris and the bacteria multiply, setting the scene for nasty blackheads, whiteheads and spots. Try regular cleansing and using products that contain an anti-bacterial ingredient to combat the problem, such as Simple Oil Balancing range.

I can't figure out my skin type, sometimes it's oily in places, then other times, it's dry. Why can't it make up its mind?

You have got combination skin. This skin type is usually oily across the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) but with dry patches on the cheeks. To care for your skin, make sure you cleanse twice a day using a wash cleanser such as Simple Refreshing Facial Wash Gel, Simple Soothing Facial Toner , then apply Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser on your cheeks and Simple Oil Balancing Moisturiser across your T-zone.

Why do some cleansers make my skin feel dry?

Traditional soaps and cleansers for oily skin use harsh ingredients to strip away your natural oils. Your skin defends itself against this dryness by producing even more oil, creating a vicious cycle. Instead, try a mild wash to rinse away dirt and debris. Occasional exfoliation will help to remove dead skin cells and unblock pores to leave skin soft and smooth.

Why does my skin feel greasy?

Your skin's sebaceous glands produce sebum, a natural oil that helps to keep skin soft, supple and healthy. Emotional or external triggers - stress, stimulants, hormones, oil-stripping products and even the weather - can make the glands overproduce oil at times. These glands are more concentrated on your forehead, nose and chin. A shiny T-zone with dry cheeks is not unusual.

My skin always seems dry when I am in a cold environment, but greasy when it’s hot. What skincare regime should I follow?

Your skin’s moisture requirements increase in a colder environment, as the conditions can make your skin dry. It is recommended you use richer moisturisers in such an environment to keep your skin hydrated and moisturised. Try Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser and Simple Restoring Night Cream to keep your skin soft and supple and free of dry patches. Visit our What’s Right For You section to find the product suited for you.