KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE

There are five types of skin namely: oily skin, normal skin, dry skin, combination skin and sensitive skin.

 

OILY SKIN: This is caused by glands that produce too much sebum, resulting in skin that has a greasy slippery texture, appears shining and it frequently has large clogged pores.

 

Oily skin types are prone to develop acne. A condition resulting from sebum trapped inside the skin and causing pus-filled. Despite the drawback, oily skin generally remains younger looking and more supple over time than other skin types. Oily skin benefits from periodic herbal steam treatment and day mask.

 

TREATMENT: Neutrogena at night like two times in a week or deep and clean products to scrub their faces in the night,you can also use toner moisturizers, clean before sleeping at night, it has to be alcohol free.

 

NORMAL SKIN: The oil gland produces sebum at moderate rate, resulting in a balance state. Normal skin shows neither oil nor flaking skin it should feel supple and smooth,if you have it consider yourself lucky.

 

TREATMENT: it benefits from regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing.

 

DRY SKIN: This is caused by under or inactive oil glands that do not produce enough sebum to keep the skin naturally lubricated, it usually has a dull appearance, feel dry and itchy and is sometimes sensitive. Dry skin must be hydrated regularly from inside with (fresh water) and from the outside with mists as well as moisturized with rich hydrating creams or lotions this kind of skin gets even out without applying powder. They normally have whitish colour on their face, they have wrinkled skin.

 

TREATMENT: Use scrub once or twice a week at most three days interval before scrubbing. Use moisturizer to balance their skin or toner that contains oil.

ADVICE: Matt foundation is best suitable for oily skin and a good face primer.

 

SENSITIVE SKIN: Can be dry, normal or oily and it's characterized by delicacy. That is why we feel it is more of a skin condition than a type. It frequently reacts adversely to environment conditions and often requires special treatment in order to remain in good condition.

The skin type is prone to oily type ingredients, fragrance oil and artificial colours.

 

TREATMENT: Sensitive skin benefits greatly from natural, gentle skin care products treatment including light steaming and some essential oils.

 

COMBINATION SKIN TYPE: most people have at least two different type of facial skin at any given time .The combination of skin is frequently characterized by an oily "T-zone"area which covers the forehead, nose and chin.

 

While the skin around cheeks,eyes and mouth is normal or dry. These different types of skin calls for different treatments,so people with combination skin should access their skin regularly and use  different product on different areas of the face