What is your type of skin?
You’ve heard rumors about normal, oily, dry, combination or sensitive skin types. But which one do you have?
Your skin performs important functions that allow you to live a normal life, you may not notice it happening, but rest assured that your skin is doing its part to keep your body healthy. Read on and enjoy the following interesting skin facts.
normal skin type
If you have all or most of the things listed above, then you have normal skin. You can buy cream and gel based products that work for your skin.
Sensitive
Having a sensitive skin type can mean different things to different people. It can be caused by skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, or allergies. Sensitive skin can easily become inflamed and irritated. Choosing the right skin care for sensitive skin is important because many cleansers and moisturizers contain ingredients that can cause an adverse reaction.
oily
Your face feels and looks dewy and shiny (especially at midday when oil is at its peak). You tend to have clogged pores, and your skin is prone to both non-inflammatory acne (blackheads and whiteheads) and inflammatory acne (pimples and cystic pimples), which appear everywhere.
Dry
Dry skin is characterized by a lack of moisture in its stratum corneum, which results in tightness and even flaking. The skin looks dull, especially on the cheeks and around the eyes. It may lack elasticity, with fine lines and accentuated wrinkles. In more severe cases, itching and burning may occur. Extremely dry skin shows signs of cracks and fissures.
Combination
Combination skin occurs when two or more different skin types appear on the face at the same time. In general, combination skin is when parts of the face are dry or flaky, while the central part of the face, the nose, chin, and forehead (called the T-zone) is oily. Combination skin can also describe conditions where wrinkles and breakouts or rosacea and dry skin are present at the same time.
Ripe
The skin becomes less elastic and less toned. Wrinkles and furrows form, cheeks are less plump, facial contours lose their clarity, and features are less harmonious.
Use these tips to help your dry skin:
- Take shorter showers and baths, no more than once a day.
- Use mild, gentle soaps or cleansers. Avoid deodorant soaps.
- Do not rub while bathing or drying yourself.
- Apply a rich moisturizer right after bathing. Ointments and creams may work better than lotions for dry skin, but they’re often messier. Reapply as needed throughout the day.
- Use a humidifier and don’t let the inside temperature get too high.
- Wear gloves when using household cleaning products, solvents, or detergents.
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