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What skin type are you?
February 1, 2009

Is your skin Normal, Dry, Oily, Sensitive or Combination?

Sensitive Skin
We all have sensitive skin, though some experience the symptoms more frequently than others. Sensitive skin may typically feel tight, itchy, red or flushed, with intermittent symptoms. The symptoms may be only in the mornings, or during Winter, or continuous. It is important to eliminate synthetic substances such as perfumes as well as skin care products or any-other household products that may be causing your sensitivities. Sensitive skin is often dry and your skin can become over sensitive with age.

Normal Skin
Normal skin looks beautiful and healthy with all of the skin's key functions in balance. Pores are almost visible, the skin is smooth & supple, of course dry areas may appear when your skin is treated incorrectly or the harsh elements prevail, but overall your skin is in good health

Dry Skin
Dry skin is sensitive to external factors. The hydro-lipid layer has been disrupted, a damaged protective layer leads to moisture evaporation and the skin becoming sensitive to sun exposure, hot or cold water, wind and variations in temperature all take their toll. Including stress. Dry skin can usually be identified by it's paper thin texture, it can be flaky, but never oily. Dry skin is prone to wrinkles, loosing it's elasticity prematurely.

Combination Skin
Combination skin the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) is prone to shine as a result of increased sebum production. While the skin is normal, and in more complex cases dry and flaky, in treating combination skin you need to focus on moisture balance. Use a lite, preferably oil free product, that leaves a Matt finish for skin prone to oiliness.
 
Oily Skin
Oily Skin is shiny, it has large open pores and the skin easily forms impurities.  The key here is balancing excess sebum secretion to treat oily skin. Hygiene and regular cleansing is vital to maintain a healthy complexion. Your skin will benefit from weekly deep cleansing, you must exfoliate and use a purifying mask once a week