Care for your Skin Type

Skin types cannot be altered but they can be kept in check with a suitable skin care routine.

Skin types cannot be altered permanently but they can be kept temporarily in check with a suitable skin care routine. To discover your skin type, do the following:

Oily Skin

The main hallmark of an oily skin is an overall shine. The skin is often sallow and its texture may be coarse, the opening of the sebaceous glands, or pores, may be particularly noticeable. Oily skin tends to attract dirt and dust more readily than dry skin.

While it is often besieged with spots and blackheads at puberty, oily skin can be a blessing as the excess sebum helps to prevent the skin from drying out.

Care

It benefits from water, so washing with ordinary soap or a wash off cleanser is ideal. After cleansing, remove excess oil with an astringent.

Skin Type	Identification
Oily Skin	Has a shine
Dry Skin	Looks dry and flaky and often feels taut
Combination Skin	Oily in some parts of the face and dry in others

(Source: Webhealthcentre.com)