KNOW ABOUT YOUR SKIN TYPE AND CARE FOR IT
There are 5 skin types- normal, dry, oily, sensitive and combination. To find your skin type you need to do a simple test. As soon as you wake up in the morning. Take a clean white tissue and wipe your face.Oily Skin
After wiping, if the tissue has traces of facial oil then your skin is oily. You can notice that more spots of facial oil are seen especially on the areas of your cheeks, nose, and forehead. Oily skin is difficult to manage and has greasy, thick, coarse, and shiny look. The skin has enlarged pores and is prone to acne.
Beside these difficulties there are few good things - oily skin is not prone much to aging and wrinkling. Treating oily skin is difficult but through careful cleaning and few changes in your diet can help in minimizing the excess secretion of oil. Reduce the intake of rich creams and facts. Stick to fresh fruits, vegetables and fluids. Drink plenty of water and wash your face with a cleanser frequently.
Dry Skin
After wiping, if the tissue is clean with no spots of facial oil then your skin is dry. Your skin will sense flaky, dry and tight.
Dry skin can easily develop wrinkles, fine pores and it is very prone to aging. The results of dry skin might look great on a young person but gets worst on your advanced age. To keep your skin healthy, you must apply good and rich moisturizers. Make use of natural facial masks to reduce dryness.
Normal Skin
After wiping, if the tissue is clean with no traces of oil and if you feel vibrant, elastic, and supple then your skin is normal. People with normal skin are blessed because it is least problematic type.
Normal Skin looks great, clean and has a very good blood circulation and healthy complexion. A minimum care is enough it will look good well into your advanced age.
Sensitive Skin
After wiping, if the tissue is clean with no traces of facial oil and often becomes inflamed and irritated then your skin is sensitive. Skin is normally very dry, itchy, tingly and tight. Sensitive skin is prone to spots. It is the most problematic and delicate type of skin and needs a special care. Â
For sensitive skin it is always good to consult a dermatologist and follow his instructions. Â
Combination Skin
After wiping your nose and forehead with tissue, if the tissue has traces of oil and no traces noticed when you wipe on cheeks and chin then your skin is combination skin. Combination skin is of both dry and oily skin. This type of skin requires different care in different facial areas.
Dry areas like cheeks and the areas around the eyes should be treated with good moisturizers. While oily areas- forehead and nose, must be benefited from frequent cleaning.