Skin typesSkin types differ by person and often by season, age and particular section of face or body. Understanding the type of skin you have - and if it is consistent on all parts of your body - is the first step in getting the skin care that works for you. The second is knowing the kinds of products that fulfill your specific needs - and then finding them. Skin tends to dry out more in climates with low humidity, like deserts. Being in heated or air-conditioned rooms for long periods of time, or even being on a long airplane trip, can draw moisture out of skin.
Your skin will become less oily as time progresses, yet still maintain enough oil to reduce the number of lines and wrinkles you get. If you have dry skin, however, it's a good idea to get in the habit of using a moisturizer regularly - even periodically during the day to prevent lines and wrinkles, which are signs of prematurely aging skin. Starting a moisturizing routine as early as possible will lessen the need for the ever-elusive, 'perfect' wrinkle cream. Main skin types• Dry skin is fine-pored, papery-textured and easily irritated. It feels tight or taut after washing, is sometimes flaky and rarely has facial acne pimples. • Oily skin tends to have large pores, be shiny or greasy and prone to zits and blackheads. It feels refreshed after washing, however it usually becomes oily again in a few hours. • Normal skin is neither dry nor oily. It is clear, smooth, soft, pimple-free and has few problems. • Combination skin is the most common. It has characteristics of the other skin types, with oily skin in the T-zone and normal to dry elsewhere. • Sensitive skin is the most fragile skin type. It can be dry, normal or oily. Sensitive skin is easily irritated, can sting, chafe or become itching skin in different situations or after using a product that irritates it. How to determine skin types• Wash your face and pat it dry. • Wait 30-60 minutes without touching your face or putting anything on it. • Dab a separate tissue or piece of lens-cleaning paper on the different areas of your face: cheek, nose, forehead and chin. • If your skin is oily, the paper will stick to your face and show the oil it picks up. • If the paper doesn't stick or pick up any oil spots, your have dry skin. • If it sticks in the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) then you have combination skin.
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