What's Your Skin Type?
10:20 AM
The first thing to know is that there are 5 basic skin types.
-Normal
-Dry
-Oily
-Combination
-Sensitive
If your skin has a smooth and even texture, small to medium pores and a good healthy color, you most likely have NORMAL skin. This skin type is the least problematic because it always looks clean and smooth because the skin has good circulation which gives you a healthy complexion.
Now if your skin is DRY, you'll notice that your skin feels flaky, dry, & tight, especially after cleansing. This type of skin requires thorough care to refresh and maintain balance of moisture so the skin can feel clean, soft and hydrated.
On the flip-side, OILY skin is shiny and is the most prone to breakout. This type of skin is usually greasy, has enlarged pores and tends to break out into acne, however, oily skin is slow to age and wrinkle (which is a wonderful benefit in the long run!)
COMBINATION skin is tricky because it requires different types of care since there are two or more skin types that occur on the face at the same time. It's difficult to identify this of skin and even more to treat it because while some parts of the face are oily (usually the 'T-zone' which is the nose, chin and forehead) the rest maybe dry and flaky.
COMBINATION skin is tricky because it requires different types of care since there are two or more skin types that occur on the face at the same time. It's difficult to identify this of skin and even more to treat it because while some parts of the face are oily (usually the 'T-zone' which is the nose, chin and forehead) the rest maybe dry and flaky.
If your skin is SENSITIVE, you'll notice that it is dry, tends to feel tights and most importantly, becomes inflamed and irritated easily. Though the symptoms may be synonymous with people who havedry skin, the difference is that this type of skin reddens easily and may even become uncomfortably itchy.
Image Credit \\ Photographer: Caitlin Mitchell | Model: Mary O'Rourke [Wilhemina] | Make-up Artist: Sherianne Butron | Hairstylist: Gitty Schneeweiss
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