| Skin can change with age, environment, seasons, and | | | | 2. Dry skin |
| even on a weekly or monthly basis, womens skin can | | | | Dry skin often has problems in cold weather and ages |
| also change with thier cycle. Skin types tend to fall into | | | | faster than normal or oily skin. Dry skin can get irritated |
| three main categories: oily, dry, and combination skin. | | | | very easily. It is prone to wrinkles and lines. It is due to |
| Most skin types are genetically determined, but can be | | | | pores that don't produce enough sebum, and can be |
| worsened by the environment, diet, harsh soaps, and | | | | worsened by hormones, aging, harsh detergents, and |
| overuse of the wrong skin care products. It's easy to | | | | environmental factors. It needs a moisturiser during the |
| determine which skin type you have. When you get up | | | | day and a good cream at night. |
| in the morning, before you take a shower, wipe your | | | | 3. Oily skin |
| face with a dry tissue, top to bottom. If it comes up | | | | The main hallmark of an oily skin is an overall shine. Oily |
| greasy, you have oily skin. If it's dry, you have dry or | | | | skin is typically thicker and firmer than normal skin, with |
| combination skin; a little grease on the center of the | | | | less sensitivity to chemicals, detergents, or perfumes. |
| tissue also suggests combination skin. The main | | | | This type of skin is caused by the over secretion of |
| hallmark of an oily skin is an overall shine. The skin is | | | | sebum making the skin surface oily. The excess oil on |
| often sallow and its texture may be coarse, the | | | | the surface of the skin attracts dirt and dust from the |
| opening of the sebaceous glands, or pores, may be | | | | environment. This type of skin needs to be cleansed |
| particularly noticeable. Oily skin tends to attract dirt and | | | | thoroughly. |
| dust more readily than dry skin. | | | | 4. Combination skin |
| Normal skin is firm, with a healthy appearance. It is | | | | Combination skin is unbalanced and therefore you'll find |
| normally smooth with small pores. Sensitive skin is | | | | that some areas are more prone to spots and will be |
| prone to damage from environmental factors. The skin | | | | oily, while other areas can feel tight and be quite dry. |
| is often red and blotchy and allergy to cosmetics is | | | | This type of skin is very common. It is a combination of |
| common. A sensitive skin needs special care, as it | | | | both oily and dry skin with certain areas of the face |
| may be sensitive to some ingredients found in popular | | | | oily and the rest dry. Usually there is a Central greasy |
| cosmetics. Those with sensitive skin should always | | | | panel consisting of the forehead, nose and chin and a |
| use beauty aids that are hypoallergenic to protect their | | | | dry panel consisting of cheeks and the areas around |
| skin from allergic reactions. Normal Skin is not too oily | | | | the eyes and mouth. Other combinations are less |
| or dry and blemishes are uncommon. | | | | common. |
| Types of skin | | | | 5. Sensitive skin |
| 1. Normal Skin | | | | Sensitive skin is prone to damage from environmental |
| Normal Skin looks clear and does not develop spots | | | | factors. This type of skin has a fine texture and is |
| and blemishes. Pimples are rare and pores are small. | | | | very sensitive to changes in the climate. The skin is |
| Normal skin has an even tone, smooth and firm. The | | | | often red and blotchy and allergy to cosmetics is |
| pores of the skin are fine and barely visible. It reflects | | | | common. |
| good health and needs gentle treatment. | | | | |