Know Your Skin Type?

Determining your skin type is an essential first step to knowing and personalizing your skin care routine. Once established you can determine the best products to use in order to enhance, enrich and rejuvenate your skin, to it’s optimum potential.

There are 4 main Skin Types: Normal, Dry, Oily and Combination. In addition to these categories, you will find additional information on skin conditions such as Sensitive Skin and Acne Prone Skin. Elise has products for each of these conditions throughout our Skin Types.

WHAT IS YOUR SKIN TYPE?

Review the sections below to see which best describes your skin. The section you respond YES to the most is the category you belong to. For your convenience we have highlighted several products that will help enhance, rejuvenate or revitalize your skin, depending on the Skin Type you select. We have also listed products for those in there 40’s who wish to retain their youthful glow.

NORMAL SKIN
  • No visible pores
  • Smooth, fine, even texture
  • Supple and smooth
  • Clear, neither greasy nor dry

If you answered YES to the majority of the above then Congratulations, you have now determined your skin type as "Normal". This is the first and most important step in developing the right skin care regimen for you.

In Normal Skin, the oil glands produce at a moderate rate, resulting in a balanced state, not too oily, not too dry. Normal Skin looks consistently plump, moist and vibrant. Normal Skin benefits from regular cleansing, exfoliating, toning and moisturizing, we suggest Elise Skincare Regimen–Normal Skin Types kit.

Where skin lacks elasticity, and shows signs of aging you will see a marked improvement when collagen promoting products are used such as: Elise Collagen Cream with Glycolic Acid, Elise Eye Treatment Anti Aging Serum, Elise Anti Aging Serum–Facial or Elise C Serum Anti Aging Treatment. You might also want to review Elise Anti-Aging & Wrinkle products and Elise Special Care & Serums products. Items in these sections, if used regularly, will help create a youthful glow to the mature skin.

Click here Normal Skin to review all Normal Skin Care Products and select the products best suited to your skin type.

DRY SKIN
  • Small or invisible pores
  • Dry, parched, dull appearance
  • Flakes easily
  • Prone to wrinkles and fine lines
  • Fine lines around eyes and mouth

If you Answered YES to the majority of the above then Congratulations, you have now determined your skin type as "Dry". This is the first and most important step in developing the right skin care regimen for you.

In Dry Skin the oil glands are under-producing and therefore, cannot keep the skin naturally lubricated. The skin is usually dull in appearance, feels dry and itchy and is sometimes sensitive. Dry Skin can be exacerbated by too much sun, wind or harsh soaps, also poor diet may be a contributing factor. Dry Skin is often associated with "Sensitive" skin condition, for this reason many of our Dry Skin Care products work well for those with Sensitive Skin.

Dry Skin must be hydrated regularly from the inside with fresh water and on the outside with moisturizers and rich hydrating creams and lotions, those containing lipids such as Elise Eternal Beauty Anti Aging Serum or Elise Liposome Anti Aging Day Cream along with Elise Liposome Anti Aging Night Cream are essential in the hydrating of the skin.

Where Dry Skin lacks elasticity, and shows signs of aging you will see a marked improvement when collagen-promoting products are used such as Elise Collagen Cream with Glycolic Acid or Elise Eye Treatment Anti Aging Serum along with Elise Anti Aging Serum - Facial and Elise C Serum Anti Aging Treatment. Because Dry Skin has a tendency to age faster than Normal or Oily Skin, we suggest you try the Elise Anti-aging products along with the Elise Dry Skin Care products

We suggest the Elise Dry/Sensitive Skin Starter Kit, which will address all of your Skin Care needs. For your convenience we have special kits that contain all of your essential Skin Care needs, select the right kit for you.

Click here Dry/Sensitive Skin to review all Dry/Sensitive Skin Care Products and select the products best suited to your skin type.

OILY SKIN
  • Large clogged pores
  • Oily and shiny
  • Coarse texture
  • Very oily T Zone
  • Prone to blackheads, whiteheads, spots and pimples

If you answered YES to the majority of the above then Congratulations, you have now determined your skin type as "Oily". This is the first and most important step in developing the right skin care regimen for you.

In Oily Skin the glands over-produce, resulting in skin that has a greasy slippery texture, appears shiny and frequently has large, clogged pores. Oily skin types are prone to "acne" but on the up-side Oily Skin generally remains younger looking and more supple than other skin types.

Oily Skin benefits from a balanced daily skincare regimen; using Elise Facial Wash with Botanical Exfoliating Beads and Elise Acne Lotion–Ultimate Neutralizing Lotion will help cleanse the skin without adding extra moisture. Regular exfoliation and deep cleansing clay-based masks such as Elise Facial Mask–Zinc & Sulfur Mask or Elise Beauty Mask–Red Clay Revitalizing Facial Masque will help in the appearance of smaller pores.

We suggest the Elise Acne Skincare Regimen Trio or Elise Acne Regimen Skincare Treatment Kit–For Problem/Acne Skin Types for daily and weekly use for those exhibiting the signs of Acne, or those who wish to maintain a healthy skin. These products along with others in the Elise Oily/Acne Prone Skin Care products section will help minimize outbreaks.

Click here Oily/Acne Prone Skin to review all Oily/Acne Prone Skin Care Products and select the products best suited to your skin type.

COMBINATION SKIN
  • Feels both oily and dry
  • Has an oily T zone
  • Feels dry around cheeks and eyes

If you answered YES to the majority of the above then Congratulations, you have now determined your skin type as "Combination". This is the first and most important step in developing the right skin care regimen for you.

Most people have Combination Skin, which is characterize by an oily "T-Zone" area, which covers the forehead, nose and chin, while the skin around the cheeks, eyes and mouth is normal or dry. Because of this combination of skin, it is suggested that Combination Skin types assess their skin regularly and use different products on different areas of the face.

Combination Skin benefits from modifying skincare according to the season. In warmer months or climates, cleaners and moisturizers for oily skin work best, while in the cooler conditions, the skin may need more moisture. We suggest the Elise Daily Regime Skin Care Trio–For Combination Skin. Because Combination Skin benefits greatly from deep cleansing clay masques and hydrating firming treatments we suggest either Elise Beauty Mask–Red Clay Revitalizing Facial Masque or Elise Beauty Mask–Rejuvenating Spa Facial Masque in addition to your daily routine these weekly facial masks with enhance and rejuvenate your skin leaving it feeling silky smooth.

Where Skin lacks elasticity, and shows signs of aging you will see a marked improvement when collagen-promoting products are used such as Elise Collagen Cream with Glycolic Acid in conjunction with Elise Eye Treatment Anti Aging Serum, Elise Anti Aging Serum–Facial and Elise C Serum Anti Aging Treatment

Click here Combination Skin to review all Combination Skin Care Products and select the products best suited to your skin type, but remember to review the Dry/Sensitive Skin and Oily/Acne Prone Skin Types for those areas of your face that need special attention.

SKIN CONDITIONS

ACNE PRONE SKIN
  • Large clogged pores
  • Oily and unclean
  • Shiny
  • Coarse texture
  • Very oily T Zone
  • Prone to blackheads, whiteheads, spots and pimples
  • Feels bumpy under the surface

If you Answered YES to the majority of the above then you have now determined that you may have a skin problem/condition that requires specific products in the Elise Oily/Acne Prone Skin Care Range. This is the first and most important step in developing the right skin care regimen for you.

Pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, redness, inflammation and irritation characterize acne prone skin condition. Acne is not curable though it is manageable and controllable. In Oily/Acne prone Skin the glands over-produce, resulting in skin that has a greasy slippery texture, appears shiny and frequently has large, clogged pores.

Oily skin types are prone to "acne" we suggest Elise Anti-Blemish Treatment , which addresses both your acne and pimple needs. Oily/Acne Prone Skin benefits from a balanced daily skincare regimen; regular exfoliation and deep cleansing clay-based masks that make pore sizes appear smaller. We suggest the following Elise products for your daily regimen: Elise Facial Wash with Botanical Exfoliating Beads along with Elise Acne Lotion–Ultimate Neutralizing Lotion these products are a MUST for those with ACNE Prone skin and are the bare essentials for the ACNE Prone Teen. Weekly we suggest the use of Elise Facial Mask–Zinc & Sulfur Mask. Elise has a special Acne Regimen Skincare Treatment Kit–For Problem/Acne Skin Types this kit contains the essentials you will need to prevent future ACNE outbreaks and will address all of your skin care needs.

Click here Oily/Acne Prone Skin to review all Oily/Acne Prone Skin Care Products and select the products best suited to your condition.

SENSITIVE PRONE SKIN
  • Irritates easily
  • Often red and blotchy
  • Sensitive to sun
  • Sensitive to wind
  • Sensitive to cold weather
  • Reacts adversely to cosmetics containing alcohol
  • Reacts adversely to fragrance oils

If you Answered YES to the majority of the above then you have now determined that you may have a skin problem/condition that requires specific products in the Elise Dry/Sensitive Skin Care Range. This is the first and most important step in developing the right skin care regimen for you.

Sensitive Skin can be normal, dry or oily but is usually associated with the dry skin type and is characterized by its adverse reaction to environmental conditions. Sensitive Skin irritates easily and is often red and blotchy, usually sensitive to environmental conditions. Sensitive Skin often requires special treatment in order to remain in good condition. Look for soap, makeup and moisturizers that are fragrance-free. Wash your face at least once a day and avoid using skin exfoliants. Use toner on oily areas only, but discontinue if it causes irritation, we suggest Elise Dry/Sensitive Skin Starter Kit along with skin care products from your skin type category Normal Skin, Dry/Sensitive Skin, Oily/Acne Prone Skin or Combination Skin

Click here Dry/Sensitive Skin to review all Dry/Sensitive Skin Care Products and select the products best suited to your condition. We suggest you also check out the Elise Skin Care section that best describes your skin type Normal Skin, Dry/Sensitive Skin, Oily/Acne Prone Skin or Combination Skin