Various skin types

Understanding your skin type and its needs can help unlock a huge mystery if you struggle to manage your skin. Here, you’ll learn to identify your skin type, and we will take you a step closer to finding your ideal personal skincare regimen.

Human Skin is broadly classified into 04 different skin types & they are

Normal skin

Normal skin is typically a skin type that is neither oily nor very dry. People with normal skin have rare acne occurrences than those with oily skin as their sebaceous glands usually maintain an optimal level of secretion.

Normal skin has small pores, and a smooth texture & the skin makes enough sebum to hydrate on its own. People with normal skin usually have a glow on their skin, which indicates good circulation in the blood vessels of the dermis.

Properties of Normal skin

The skin has a smooth tone
It has a radiant complexion
Skin is neither oily nor dry
Has good blood circulation
Skin is healthy and less prone to infection

However, Normal skin does require maintenance & need proper cleansing and moisturizing.

Dry skin

People with less-active oil glands have dry skin, which reduces the amount of moisture on the skin. As a result, it gets dry, often itchy, can appear dull and lackluster. Dry skin also flakes and crack due to the lack of moisture.

Properties of Dry skin

Skin feels tight & lacks elasticity
Skin has a rough texture
Scaling, flaking, and itchiness may occur
It gets irritated easily & is prone to infection
Skin pores are not visible
It is dull & lacks luster
fine lines and wrinkles are visible

If you have dry skin, drinking more water can solve most of your problems. Our body tends to divertwater from less needed areas to fuel the vitalorgans & body functions. On the other hand, skin can afford to sustain itself without water compared to the organs such as the brain, kidneys, etc. Hence simply hydrating yourself can help you immensely.

Oily skin

Oily skin type is found in people with overactive sebaceous glands, making an excessive amount of sebum. This problem is also known as seborrhoea. Individuals with an oily skin type are more prone to certain skin defects and skin issues, mainly acne.

Like most skin types, oily skin is significantly associated to genetics. However other factors such as hormonal changes during pregnancy, anxiety, certain medications, diet may contribute to oily skin. This skin type is more associated with men than women and is more common during young adulthood.

Properties of oily skin

Large Pores that are visible
Prone to various forms of acne, especially in the forehead, nose and chin
Skin appears shiny or greasy
Oily skin looks plump

Individuals with oily skin types should clean their face with a gentle cleanser and use skin care products that won’t clog the pores. Excess sebum production can also be treated with acne medications prescribed by a dermatologist.

Combination skin

Combination skin is one of the most common skin types and is identified by a mix of dry skin and oily skin patches in different areas of the face.

People with combination skin type have oily skin in their T Zone. This means they have an excess sebum concentration around the forehead, nose, and chin & dry skin patch at the cheeks, mouth, and eyes.

characteristics of combination skin types

Oily skin patch around the forehead, nose & chin
Prone to acne on the oily area of the face
Other areas of the face dry or normal skin
Visible pores around nose and forehead

Individuals with combination skin types require different skincare regimes that support their skin areas and ailments associated with them.

Evaluating the skin condition

Unlike skin type, the skin condition can vary significantly according to your lifestyle. The numerous external and internal factors that determine the skin condition include weather and exposure to pollution, medication, stress& genetics. These factors influence the degree of sebum production, sweat secretion and natural moisturizing elements that your skin produces daily.

Skincare products should be selected to suit skin type and address skin ailments. Skincare professionals determine an Individual’s skin ailment by evaluating the factors mentioned above.