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Skin Type - Do You Know Yours?
In order to care for your skin properly you must first determine
the type of skin you have. There are 5 types of skin: Normal, Dry,
Oily, Combination and Problem Skin.
Normal:
The skin is soft, supple and smooth. It is fine-textured and
free of blemishes (with the exception of periodic blemishes). It
has a nice glow and never feels oily or dry. Less than twenty
percent of women have this skin type. If this is your skin type you
are fortunate; however, this does not mean that you shouldn't take
care of it.
Dry:
This type of skin to 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. It 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.
Oily:
The oily complexion is greasy, sallow and course. It 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.
Combination:
This type of 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 extent to
which both areas are dry and oily may vary; however, both areas
require a separate cleaning routine to restore them to balance.
Problem Skin:
Problem skin is usually oily and has a course texture and is
subject to acne. It has large pores, blackheads, red blotches and
may become more irritated under stress. If the problem is serious
it will require the assistance of a dermatologist.
There are also 2 skin conditions that may occur either together
or separately and may occur with any skin type. These are sensitive
and allergic conditions. If when applying skin care products you
begin to sneeze, wheeze, itch or breakout you are probably
allergic. Skin that appears thin, pale and flushes easily and may
be sensitive and be subject to allergies. If this is the case,
treat your skin gently and use hypoallergenic products.
About The Author
Sheila Dicks is a wardrobe and image consultant who teaches
women how to look slimmer by dressing to suit their body type.
Visit her at http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to download a copy of
her e-book Image Makeovers and get How to Build a Wardrobe
free.
sheila@sheilasfashionsense.com
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