Dry skin versus oily?
Dry skin. What does it mean?
Dry skin does not hold the water nor does it produce enough sebum. Dry skin needs equal amounts of hydration (toners, gels, and serums) and moisturization (oils, butter's, salves).
Water first and after oil on top.
Oily skin. What does it mean?
Oily skin produces too much sebum. Why? Because it`s extremely dry. Oily skins are as dry as a desert. More sebum is produced to prevent the loss of water. What to do? Oily skin does not need harsh cleansers. It needs hydro and lipid treatment. Same as dry skin? Exactly. Greasy skin requires water-based product and after that, a good oil or balm to signal the skin - do not produce too much sebum, I`ve got it covered. Voila! Balance.
Gel or water-based serum first, oil or balm after - for both oily and dry skin!