Thursday 3 October 2013

Know Your Skin Type

Effective skin care begins with the simple step of identifying your skin type as different skin types require different pampering and care.

Here are four (4) common skin types and basic ways to manage them:






1. DRY SKIN 
  • Dry skin often feels tight and may have fine lines;
  • The pores are smaller but the skin is dry and rough to the touch.    

Focus: To increase moisture and to rehydrate in order to reduce wrinkles and peeling.


2. NORMAL SKIN 
  • Normal skin looks smooth, fine and has a healthy skin tone;
  • The texture of the skin is fine and pores are not visible. 

Focus: To maintain a balance of moisture so skin remains healthy.


3. OILY SKIN
  • The characteristics of oily skin are obvious; pores are larger and skin appears shiny;
  • Excess oil causes blocked pores and acne.

Focus: To control the production of sebum and to unblock pores from dirt and excess oil.



4. COMBINATION SKIN
  • This skin type is fairly common;
  • The skin is fairly normal except for the T-zone which is oily while other areas of face is dry or normal.

Focus: To keep the skin healthy and balanced by hydrating the dry areas and controlling the oilier areas.


Managing your skin using basic skin care regime and practicing good personal hygiene and a healthy diet goes a long way in ensuring that your skin gets ample opportunity to keep looking and feeling young, vibrant and healthy till your golden years!

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