5 Types of Skin : Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily and Sensitive

Normal Skin Type

Dry Skin Type

You likely have Normal Skin, if you didn’t answer “Yes” to  many of the questions listed in the Skin Analysis? Normal skin is not too dry and not too oily. There aren’t many imperfections and you  likely to do not struggle constantly with dry spots or acne. Your skin is not severely sensitivity. You may have an allergy, however, rarely multiple allergies and can use common skin care products/ingredients. Your skin is smooth and soft with barely visible pores! You lucky dog!

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You likely have dry skin, if you experience tightness in through your forehead, have premature or defined lines & wrinkles developing around your eyes and mouth and if your skin feels “ashy” or dry to the touch minutes after freshly washing. When you have dry skin, you can have nearly invisible pores, dull and/or  rough complexion, red/ rough patches and less elasticity or “bounciness”. When exposed to drying factors such as too much direct sunlight, wind or cold, hormonal changes, some medications, indoor heating, and some types of cosmetics & cleaners, the skin can crack, peel, or become itchy, irritated, or inflamed.

  Tips for Caring for Dry Skin:

• Use mild, cream based cleansers.
• Apply a rich moisturizer right after bathing. Ointments and creams formulated for dry skin. Typically these contain ingredients that will supplement the skin's lack of oil production.  
• Use a humidifier and don't let indoor temperatures get too hot.
• Use a hydration toner.​

Sensitive Skin Type

You have Sensitive skin  when you have constantly  irritated skin. It  is itchy and/or burning, can appear dry and have  redness. If your skin is sensitive, try to find out what your triggers are so you can avoid them. Many people that have sensitive skin diagnosis as Dry however, try changing up the products you are using. Keep it simple! 

 There are products specially formulated for sensitive skin that do not have many of the common allergic triggers Salicylic Acid, Fragrances, and SLS.  You may have sensitive skin for a variety of reasons, but often it's in response to particular skin care products.

Oily Skin Type

You have Oily Skin if you have  and have had enlarged pores since your teens, you also get shiny skin within 30 minutes to 1 hour after washing. This skin type has less visible sign of aging do to the higher percentage of oil as the sebaceous glad is larger than the average person.   Oiliness can be alter depending upon the time of year or the weather. In the summer, you tend to be more oily and in the winter a little less.  Oily skin can be caused or made worse by changes in  hormones, stress and weather conditions such as too much heat or too much humidity.

• Tips for caring for Oily Skin:
• Wash your skin no more than twice a day and after you sweat heavily. 
• Use a gentle Non Stripping cleanser and don't scrub (too much exfoliation can overs stimulate the skin causing it to produce even more only. 
• Don't pick, pop, or squeeze pimples. This prolongs healing time. 
• Use products labeled as "non comedogenic." They tend not to clog pores.

Combination Skin Type

You have Combination skin if you feel like you answered “Yes”  to every question in the Skin Analysis. Combination skin can be dry, oily or normal in some areas all on the same day.

Usually this can be resolved with proper skin care. Usually combinations skin types after being treated is actually a normal skin type.