
How To Determine Your Skin Type
Do You Know Your Skin Type?
- Dry
Does not produce enough oil.
-small follicles
-lacks normal proteins
*occlusive products
- Normal
Has a good oil/water balance.
-normal sized follicles
-usually free of blemishes
*If you can see follicle size changing from medium to smaller just on the edge of the T-zone.
- Combination
Can be both oily & dry at the same time.
-T- zone is oilier w/ more sebaceous glands & larger pores
-outer area is dry & flaky
*larger to medium pores outside the T-zone
*deep cleansing & regular exfoliation
*water based products
- Oily
Excess sebum/oil production.
-large follicles
-over cleansing can make it worse by stripping & irritating the skin.
-ages more slowly
- Sensitive
Condition & also predisposed.
-redness & is easily irritated by products & exposure to sun