If you want to have and maintain healthy skin, you'll need to use the right products for your skin type.  But even moreso, you'll need to make sure you are using them correctly.

Many women, (especially women of color) struggle with knowing what types of products to use as well as how often.

Below you'll find a skin care regimen for the 5 main skin types along with product recommendations.

If you aren't sure what your skin type is, read the description of each to determine:

Dry Skin Care Regimen for Radiant Skin

Oily Skin Care Regimen for Balanced Skin

Acne Prone Skin Regimen for Clearer Skin

Sensitive Skin Care Regimen for Delicate Skin

Normal Skin Care Regimen for Maintenance

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by Michelle Howard

A few days ago I shared with you how you need to make sure your summer moisturizer has humectants in them.  Now, let's flip it a bit and look at another popular skin care ingredient...Emollients.

What you don't need in your skin care products is emollients.  Sure, popular brands use them but if you have dry skin conditions, emollients like lanolin, mineral oil, and petroleum do nothing for your skin.

Emollients are skin care ingredients that lubricate the skin.