Before getting to involved, how about we take a quick view at the different types of skin. There are three basic types of skin:

*dry skin

*combination skin

*oily skin

Determining your skin type isn't really that difficult. All you have to do is cleanse your face and wait for an hour without having applied any sort of product after cleansing. Once the hour is up, blot different parts of your skin with a tissue.

If you have dry skin there will be no traces of oil on the tissue. Oily skin will leave residue on all the tissues. If you have combination skin then there will be oily residue only on the tissues applied to the forehead, cheeks and chin.

Right about now some of you may be thinking: Wait a minute! I've heard of a fourth skin type, sensitive skin. Well, the truth is that sensitive skin isn't a skin type, per se. It's basically a condition that affects different skin types, just like aging skin.

How to Deal with Aging Skin

Here's the tricky part. As we age our skin becomes more sensitive regardless of our skin type. So, what we have to do is find products that are effective on our skin condition, but gentle on our skin.

This is when sensitive skin care comes in handy for every type of skin. Anti aging skin care products often contain ingredients like Vitamin C, retinol and AHAs that can be irritating for people with sensitive skin.

You may be tempted to try the trial and error approach to find the right product, however, people with sensitive skin can quickly end up in a cycle of irritation that is hard to treat. So is there anything you can do? In fact, there is. Before purchasing any product make sure you read the labels and see if you can find any of the following ingredients:

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is probably one of the most soothing ingredients found in skin care products. It is often used as an anti-aging ingredient because it can treat chronic redness and swelling.

Chamomile

This ingredient has been used for centuries. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe sensitive skin.

Licorice Root Extract

Licorice root extract may appear in the ingredients label as licochalcone. It is a gentle ingredient that helps soothe and alleviate irritation and redness.

Niacinamide

This natural ingredient is especially good for sensitive skin because it can help you relieve inflammation and treat hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants

Vitamin E, polyphenols, and other antioxidants less less irritating than AHAs and retinol and essential for anti-aging skin care.

Final Tip

If you really want to get the most out of your anti aging skin care routine, make sure that you don't forget to apply sunscreen. UV radiation is the main cause of premature skin wrinkles and age spots. A problem that can easily be treated by simply using sunscreen on a daily basis.