Know your Skin Type
Knowing your skin type is the first step in choosing proper skin care treatment. Here are the differences between the five types of skin.
Normal Skin
This type of skin is characterized as smooth with small pores. It is firm and not too oily or dry.
Oily Skin
This type of skin has the following characteristics: shiny and rough, with enlarged pores, may have blackheads and blemishes.
Dry Skin
This is a skin that lacks natural oils. It may look smooth with fine pores, few blackheads and blemishes.
Combination Skin
Characteristics: Oily T-zone (forehead, nose and chin). It could be normal to dry around cheeks and throat. It can be oily along chin, jaw, temples and dry elsewhere.
Sensitive Skin
Characteristics: Extremely delicate. It has broken capillaries, veins and vessels beneath skin surface. It should not be over stimulated.