Skin Type

"Taking Care Of Your Skin"

Do you know which skin type do you have? Having this knowledge is very important to choose the regime that is appropriate for your skin. It will help you as well, to understand how your skin will cope with aging, because not all skin types age the same.

The face is constantly exposed to many internal and external factors like:

sun
wind
diet
smoke
pollution...

and all this factors contribute to the damage and in consequence, to the premature aging of the skin. When you find out what kind of skin you have, you will be able to start caring and using the products that your skin really needs. There are few rules that you should always follow :

Don't over cleanse because it can strip away the skin's oils.
Don't overload your skin with moisturizer.
The best time to moisturize is at night, when the body is at rest.
You will know if you need a moisturizer, when your skin feels taut after cleansing.
The better you know your skin the better you will understand its needs.
Always wear sunscreen of at least 15 SPF, even in the cloudy days.
Drink plenty of water.
Eat a healthy diet rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts and pulses.
Exercise
Sleep at least eight hours.
Avoid sun exposure, smoking and drinking alcohol.

If you are thinking that this is way to many things to give up you are right, but there is a price to pay if you want healthy skin. On the other hand,just try to do what you can without getting obsessive, and be happy; the best ever remedy for everything.

There are five skin types:

Normal skin:

This is the best skin to have but the less frequent in adults. Normal skin is similar to baby skin. It has a uniform texture, small or invisible pores with no blackheads. Is soft and does not feel tight after cleansing. Consider yourself lucky if you have this skin type. If you look after it, wrinkles won't appear until late. If you are interested in knowing the basics guidelines for normal skin care click in this link.

Oily skin:

This skin is thicker, and normally feels greasy and shiny. The pores are bigger and open, with blackheads that appear due the oil's oxidation when in contact with the exterior. Oily skin can be prone to spots, and ages better than others because is more resistant to external factors. If you want to know the basics guidelines for oily skin care click here.

Dry skin:

This skin often has a dull appearance, and usually feels tight and stretched. The pores are small and has little or not shine. Dry skin produce less sebum, and has more problems to retain moisture. Expression lines form faster in dry skin, specially around the eyes and mouth. It can occur in woman that don't use protection against external factors like sun or wind. The skin becomes rough and flaky patches can appear. For information about dry skin care click here.

Combination skin:

Some dermatologists don't recognise this skin, saying that is normal with a dry or oily tendency. Combination skin, has a tendency to be oily in the middle of the face like forehead, nose and chin called the "T" zone and can be normal or dry in the rest of the face, like cheeks. This skin type ages well if taken good care of it. For information about combination skin care click here.

Sensitive skin:

I have included sensitive skin in skin type because lots of people look for information about it; but we can say is more of a skin condition. Sensitive skin is very delicate and can be dry, oily or normal. Sensitive skin can appear at any time and can be due to the reaction to cosmetic ingredients, as well as external factors like climatological changes. Its characteristics can be redness, itching, tightness and irritation. To find out about sensitive skin care click here.

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