what's your skin type?

what's your skin type?

There is basically five types of skin.

• Oily Skin
• Dry Skin
• Combination Skin
• Sensitive Skin
• Normal Skin

Oily Skin

Recognition of oily skin 
 Surface of the skin is greasy and looks shiny and a  tendency to spots or acne.
Care For Oily Skin

• Use a cleanser formulated for oily skin
• Use  skin Toner or astringent after cleansing to improve the appearance of large pores.
• apply a  light moisture designed for oily skin.
• apply non oily sun lotion when outdoors.
• Seek early treatment for any skin problems, including  outbreaks of blemishes or spots . This helps keep the condition from worsening.

Dry Skin

Recognition of dry skin

Dry skin tends to have flaky patches and chaps.

Care for dry skin

• Use a good moisturizer , especially on the very dry areas. Try  heavier moisturizer at night.
• If u like toner after cleansing, avoid alcohol based astringents which are too drying.
• Always apply a high factor sun screen when going out doors.

Combination Skin

Recognition of combination skin

In combination skin usually the T zone area ( forehead area, nose, lips and chin) is oily. The cheeks re usually dry or normal.

Care for combination skin

• Try an astringent or toner on the oily areas to improve the texture of the skin.
• Cleanse with  non- soap product to prevent the dry areas from becoming drier and to avoid stimulating the sebaceous glands.
• Use a sun screen out doors.

Sensitive Skin

Recognition of sensitive skin
Sensitive skin usually has very thin skin structure and easily irritated from perfumes, parabens, dyes, lips and some other cosmetic products.
Care for sensitive skin

• Do not use toner and astringents and toners.
• Choose hypoallergenic, unscented skin care products to reduce the chances of an adverse reaction.
• Apply a heavier moisturizer to the cheek area to help prevent broken veins.
• Use a high -factor hypoallergenic sunscreen whenever you are outside.

Normal Skin

Recognition of normal skin

Normal skin is the ideal skin type to have because this type of skin do not belong to the dry skin, oily or sensitive. The hallmark of normal skin is like the surface of the skin feeling soft, smooth and elastic.

Care for normal skin

• Choose a light wright moisturizer
• Cleanse thoroughly , using an appropriate product, at least once a day. 
• Wear a  sun screen when outdoors  to protect from sun damage..