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It is important to know your skin type. Knowing your skin type is one of the first step toward choosing proper skin care.

Skin type is influenced by many factors:


External:
  • Climate/weather (cold, warm, moist, dry)
  • Your skin-care routine (over-moisturizing or exfoliating, using irritating or drying products)
  • Sun exposure

There are 5 main types of skin

  1. Normal
    • Normal skin is soft, supple and smooth. It is fine-textured and free of blemishes
    • Normal skin has a nice glow and never feels oily or dry.
  2. Dry
    • Dry skin has a fine texture and is transparent looking. It feels tight and drawn without moisturizer and tends to have fine lines around the eyes and mouth.
    • Dry skin feels especially dry after washing and may have whiteheads around the eyes and dry patches.
    • This type of skin needs proper care because it shows signs of aging early.
  3. Oily
    • Oily skin has a greasy, sallow and course complexion.
    • Oily skin has large pores and tends to have pimples, blackheads and whiteheads.
    • Within hours of washing the oiliness will reappear and makeup is usually absorbed quickly.
  4. Combination
    • Combination skin is oily in the T zone and the rest of the face is dry.
    • The T zone is the forehead, nose and chin.
    • The T zone requires a separate cleaning routine from the rest of the face.
  5. Problem Skin
    • Problem skin is usually oily, has a course texture and is subject to acne.
    • Problem skin has large pores, blackheads, red blotches and may become more irritated under stress.
    • People with problem skin should consult a dermatologist.

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