Find out the difference between oily, normal, dry skin
There are 5 basic skin care types: Oily, combination, sensitive, dry & sun-damaged. Your skin type is determined by how much -- or how little -- oil your skin produces. Genes, diet, stress level, medication & even your skincare regimen all determine how much oil your skin produces.
Rona Berg, in her book, 'Beauty the New Basics,' details the 5 different skin types. Here's how to tell what skin type you have.
To do this, Berg suggests you take the 'skin test.' Wash your face, pat it dry, then take a few pieces of rice paper or lens-cleaning tissue paper & press on different spots on your face. If your skin is oily, the paper will stick, pick up oily spots & become translucent. If the paper doesn't stick or pick up any oily spots, your skin is dry. If it sticks in your t-zone (forehead, nose & chin) then you have combination (or normal) skin. Here are the 5 different skin types & their characteristics.
* Type 1: Oily Oily skin tends to shiny with enlarged pores, and is prone to blackheads & blemishes. You might experience some tightness.
* Type 2: Combination/normal This skin type has medium pores, a smooth & even texture, good circulation, healthy color, may tend toward dryness on the cheeks while being oily in the t-zone.
* Type 3: Sensitive Sensitive skin tends to be thin, delicate with fine pores. It flushes easily, is prone to broken capillaries, is frequently allergic & can be rashy.
* Type 4: Dry Dry skin feels tight, especially after cleansing, & have fine wrinkles, flaking & red patches. In women of color, skin may appear ashy or dull from dead skin buildup.
* Type 5: Aging or sun-damaged This skin also feels tight with visible wrinkles, slack skin tone -- especially around the cheeks & jawline -- with leathery texture & broken capillaries.
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