Cowgirl's Guide to Beautiful Skin

Skin Types

Cowgirl Skincare works with all skin types, bringing balance and vitality to various skin conditions. Most of us experience subtle occurrences in our skin from day to day and most often, seasonally. We encourage you to pay attention to these changes especially when you shift environments, experience hormonal changes, are taking medications, and when you change your diet.

We encourage you to get to know your skin and know that there is not one product that does the job everyday. Some days, you just need a little more moisturizer, another day, your skin seems dull and congested; perhaps it’s time for a steam and a mask.

Listed below is a brief outline of skin conditions. We prefer it to the old way of “typing” your skin for life. Skin is a living, breathing organ that responds every moment to everything on it and in it. Get used to having your Cowgirl Medicine Bag ready with just what your skin needs now.

*Note: There are product recommendations in the form of a skin-care regime, but we have also outlined the benefits of each product for all skin types in the catalog so that you may design your own regime – this is most recommended.

Balanced (normal to combination)

• Description -
  It is neither too oily nor too dry; usually it is moist and smooth to the touch with occasional fluctuations. Any fluctuations in moisture and hydration are based on seasonal or hormonal changes. These may include an oily t-zone (nose, forehead and chin are oily areas and breakouts occur here most), dry patches in some areas, or a combination of both.
  
  
• Product Recommendations –
  Cleanse with the Desert Bar and follow with Extreme Cream. After the Extreme Cream has fully penetrated apply Cowgirl Cream. This is for both morning and evening. You may address these individual problems or changes as needed with the change or addition of certain products. Dry skin or aging skin may benefit from the addition of Desert Recovery Serum in the evening or a few days per week. Oiliness or small breakouts may benefit from the use of the Round-Up Gel in the morning, or the use of the Round-Up Cleansing Bar a few times per week.

Dry (Sensitive)

• Description -
  It lacks enough oil, which leads to dehydration and may leave the skin tight. Fine lines and wrinkles are more pronounced and there may be redness and irritation. Can be flaky and easily aggravated.
  
  Note: Some people with dry skin who experience irritation, redness, flaking, and aggravation may have sensitive skin. People with sensitive skin should use as little product as possible and should not over cleanse the skin, twice a day is more than enough, as skin is easily irritated.
  
  
• Product Recommendations - Cleanse with the Desert Bar, follow with Desert Recovery Serum and let it soak in for ten minutes. Do not over cleanse the skin, twice a day is more than enough. Redness and aggravation are treated well with both Extreme Cream and Round-Up Gel if the Serum is too heavy.

Oily

• Description -
  Produces too much oil. Can look shiny and feel unclean. May become clogged or break out easily. The benefit is that oily skin stays younger longer, and may not lead to breakouts at all.  We do not recommend drying out skin with harsh products – this skin type can be very healthy.
  
  
• Note: Some people may have extremely oily skin, which makes it prone to allergic reaction, enlarged pores, or more breakouts, and they should treat their skin gently as with sensitive skin.
  
  
• Product Recommendations -
  • Morning -Cleanse with the Desert Bar followed by Extreme Cream and/or Cowgirl Cream.
  • Evening - Use the Desert Cleansing Bar followed by Round-Up Gel. If skin feels tight or dry Cowgirl Cream or Desert Recovery Serum may be added – oily skin can be balanced with the use of high quality essential oils and plant oils. Use the Round-Up Bar two to three times per week to combat oiliness if necessary.

Congested / Blemished

• Description -
  May have constant breakouts or under the surface blackheads and clogged pores. Can be very sore and needs calming and gentle treatment.  Must not be over dried or stripped of moisture and vitamins.
  
  
• Product Recommendations -
  • Morning - Cleanse with the Desert Bar, follow with Round-Up Gel.
  • Evening - Cleanse with the Round-Up Bar and follow with Extreme Cream and/or Round-Up Gel or Cowgirl Cream. Even blemished skin benefits from some moisture and the healing power of botanical oils.

Aging

• Description -
  Often over-exposed to sun. It has uneven pigmentation, fine lines, or wrinkles.
  
  
• Product Recommendations -
  Cleanse with the Desert Bar and follow with Extreme Cream and then Cowgirl Cream during the day and a mixture of Extreme Cream and Desert Recovery Serum at night for ultimate cell regeneration and nourishment.

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