Definining Your Skin Type

As I started looking into solving my skin issues many years ago, I quickly realized that not all skin was made equal, and I needed to know what skin "type" I had, in order to come up with a routine that would work for me.

Also, as an important aside, the first thing to make sure you hammer into your mind is that there are no quick fixes (unfortunately)! No products are going to make your blemishes vanish hours or days later (no matter how special they are marketed to be).

Once you wrap your mind around the fact that this is going to be a process the more impartial you will be and the more effective you will be as a result.

Now, moving on - choose your skin type from the list below.

1) Normal Skin:

If you skin belongs to a normal type, the tissue will not reveal any traces of oil. Your skin should feel vibrant, elastic, and supple. Normal skin is the least problematic type.
It looks clean and smooth and has a good circulation and healthy complexion.

2) Dry Skin:

If your skin is dry your skin will feel flaky, dry, and tight after you have cleaned it.
Dry skin can easily develop a sallow tone, wrinkles, and fine pores, and it is very prone to aging and irritating.

3)  Oily Skin:

Oily skin is problematic, it usually looks greasy, thick and shiny. It is not uncommon to have enlarged pores. This skin type is very prone to acne. You might also experience acne not just on your face, but on your chest, back and maybe even your arms.

4) Combination Skin:

If you skin is combination, you will have traces of oil on your nose and forehead. Combination skin has patches of both dry and oily skin, and it requires different types of care in relation to particular facial areas. You will most likely have dry zones, which are usually located on the cheeks and around the eyes.

5) Sensitive Skin:

Sensitive skin is usually very dry, tends to feel tight, and becomes inflamed and irritated easily. Typically, sensitive skin develops reddish and scaly areas, can be itchy and tingly, and is prone to breaking into spots. It is the most problematic and fragile type of skin.

Once you have determined what kind of skin you have, you can start searching for the right products for your face (sometimes talking to a makeup artist at your local department store or Shopper's Drug Mart can help you figure out your skin type).