Skin can be classified into 3 types: oily, dry and combination. We could add 'normal' to this list, but practally no one's skin is normal. Around 90 per cent of those who believe thier skin is normal acually have combination skin. Let's look at each type in turn.
Arises from the over-production of sebum. Sebum is oil generated by the sebaceous glands. People with this skin type arre usually desperate to eliminate shine from their face, espacially in the T-zone (forefead, nose and chin). It's a challenge to ensure that make-up remains in place when you have oily skin, as your face can become slippery as a ski slope! On the other hand, oily skin has an advantage ageing less. Shine is easier to deal with than wrinkles.
Which suffers from lack of oil. Levels of oiliness are regulated by sebaceous glands and, unfortunally, we have to accept that we can't modify our genetics. C'est la vie! Dry skin is usaully tight and dehydrated, which can be quite uncomfortable, espacially after washing. It's also worse in the winter, when harch weather and central heating tend to dry to dry it out even further. Looking on the bright sight, people with dry skin don't have to worry about shine. Also, their pores are very tight, which is aesthestically pleasing.
Has the characteristics of both oily and dry skin. The T-zone can be oily, while the cheecks tend to be drier. The key is to find the right products (or combination of products) for this skin type, which can be quite a challenge. Don't worry though - as this is the most common skin type and so there are many solutions avaiable.
Hopefully, you will now have a clearer idea of what skin type you're dealing with. But what if you're still confused because your skin type isn't described here? The anwser is that you probably have a particular issue or skin condition. Let's look at those now.
This condition, which is caused by inflamed or infected sebaceous glands, isn't just a problem for those with oily skin. People with dry skin can aslo have acne. Specific Korean treatments are ideal for improving and preventing this condition because they contain very effective natrual ingredients that help prevent imperfections, reduce outbreaks and repair ance scars. It's very important not to foget hydration during facial routine. Even thought it can be tempting to let the skin dry out a little in order to dry out your pimples, remember that when the skin is dry, the sebaceous glands generate even more oil.
This is very common issue because every skin type can suffer from it. Sensitivity, which can manifest as redness and rashes, is most often caused by an adverse reaction to cosmetic products, or by external factors such as tamperature and pollution. Sensitive skin just needs a little extra attention, and we have to test what works and what and what doesn't. If you want to try new products, so must do so patiently, one by one, in order to avoid unexpected results.
This problem appears when the skin produces excessive melanin, the pigment that gives our skin its colour. The result is dark patches or spots. The best preventation is good sun cream, such as the Korean products created specifically to treat this condition.
We all get older - that's life! The ageing process actually begins in your twenties, when the production of collagen decreaces. This means that the skin begins to lose hydration and elasticity, thought the effects aren't perceived until much later. If you have mature skin, you must continue with specific treatments for your skin type and add some anti-ageing products to your skincare routine to stimulate the production of collagen. (While you're about it, why not inculde some products with a liffting effect?) Don't forget that the best preventation against wrinkles is to always apply sun cream with a high sun protection factor (SPF).