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Do you have normal skin type?  There are certain characteristics of the different skin types and most people fall within the four main categories.  To determine what type of skin you have you need to look at the characteristics that your skin possesses. 

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People with medium to fair complexion usually fall into the normal skin category.  Another indicator would be when spending time in the sun you are more likely to get a sunburn,  but provided you aren’t exposed to the sun for extended periods of time you would develop a nice tan.  Your skin around the forehead, down the nose, and across the chin tend to have larger pores, and these areas can be more susceptible to acne, and skin irritations.  These reactions are less in normal skin types than in the others.  The skin on your cheeks can also have a tendency to feel dry, but it certainly isn’t a problem in most cases, and the use of a good moisturizer will help eliminate this.  People with normal skin type seem to have a good supply of natural water content in their outer skin that helps it to remain smooth, and supple most of the time.  Those fortunate people who have normal skin will also feel a slight tightening of the skin across their cheeks while cleansing the skin.

People with normal skin type usually age with fine lines appearing around the upper lip, forehead, and around their eyes.  Even though normal skin is generally the easiest skin to take care of, there are outside factors that can cause problems such as the weather, your working environment, the sun, eating habits, stress, and many other reactions that would affect the other skin types.

Having normal skin type is wonderful, but always remember to treat your skin with care by using the proper cleansers, moisturizers, and toners to ensure that it stays in great condition as you age. 

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The older we get the more fragile our skin becomes and the things we took for granted need a little more care and love.  The care that was given to our skin when we were younger, and the lifestyle that we have lived has a huge bearing on the condition and maintenance of our skin as we grow older. As the skin ages it is more susceptible to sunburns, and the elasticity is much less than in our youth. This leads to more facial lines particularly around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.

As the skin ages it becomes more sensitive to products that were once suitable for your skin, but now you will have to look for alternate products that will help with the changes. 

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One of the benefits of aging is that acne and other breakouts will be less  and soon nonexistent.   The drawback is that the skin seems to be more dryer and an increase in broken or unsightly capillaries seems to show up.  The skin will tend to lose some of its color and become somewhat blotchy.

For those who have enjoyed a little too much sun in their youth, the skin tends to look a little more leathery and this is also to the increasing dryness due to decreased blood flow and dehydration.

Age spots and broken blood vessels are other signs of aging that we all can look forward to and the need for good foundations are necessary to cover these irregularities.  And last but not least there is gravities effect on the skin after it has become less elastic over the years.

It sounds like a lot of bad news in growing old, but that isn’t really the case.  Aging woman are still beautiful and there are many excellent products on the market that can assist in the skin feeling and looking healthy at any age.

It is just a matter of changing and choosing the right products that will work for you.  The right choices can be made by testing and choosing formulations that are specifically designed for your changing skin type.  Also remember to drink water and hydrate, this also helps as the skin ages.

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There are some benefits and also some downfalls to having oily skin type.  One of the benefits to having oily skin is the ability to tan well and to not have to deal with the effects of the sun like the other skin types.  Another bonus to having oily skin is the fact that you are likely to have less facial lines as you age.  While all of these positive attributes sound so wonderful there are still the downsides that can affect people with oily skin throughout their lives. 

Oily skin tends to have larger pores and along with this you can expect to have blackheads because of the grime that is caught in open pores more easily.  Oily skinned people tend to be more susceptible to acne than any other skin type.
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People with oily skin type tend to have darker complexions. 

The cause of oily skin is overactive sebaceous glands that produce too much oil from the larger pores.  When this happens people tend to over clean their skin in attempt to get rid of the oil, but this does not solve the problem.  Excessive washing will cause the glands to create more oil.  A person with oily skin will have a shiny look a short time after cleansing the skin.

People with oily skin should always select products that are specifically developed for oily skin.  Choosing a product  that is not formulated for oily skin will only exacerbate the problems that oily skin types experience.

It is essential that people with oily skin type refrain from touching their face, particularly during exercise when the larger pores are more prone to retaining any grime that you could transfer from your hands to your face.

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If you have dry skin type it reacts somewhat different to the normal skin types when it is exposed to the sun.  Dry skin tends to burn more easily, and the skin tends to peel after a sunburn.  This causes the skin to become itchy.  This can also be a problem if you live in a cold wintry climate because the skin can become irritated to the dryness of the freezing weather. 

If dry skin becomes really dry it can become scaly, and sometimes it will even chap which makes the skin quite sore and irritating.

People with dry skin tend have more of a fair complexion.  However, this skin type is not reserved for only fair skinned people, dry skin can be found on all the other types of skin also.  The areas across the cheeks, and the forehead are more prone to become dry.  The cheeks will also feel tight after being cleansed.

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There are a lot of contributors that tend to make the skin dry.  Although as we age our skin naturally seems drier with any skin type.  The factors that dry the face can include weather, our environment, the foods that we ingest, and even the medication that we are taking.  People with dry skin tend to shed their skin cells in quantity instead of one cell at a time as other skin types would.  This is part of the reason why the skin is dry.

Dry skin is not solely due to the lack of moisture as many as led to believe.  Moisturizers help with the dryness of the skin, but you need to select a moisturizer that will not inhibit the shedding of the skin.  The shedding of clumps of skin is one of the causes of the dryness in the first place.

By gently exfoliating the skin, the moisturizers do their job much better, but you will also need to be careful because this can cause some sensitivities in dry skin.

People with dry skin type should read the labels of the products they buy.  Make sure the products you buy are for dry skin, and that they are unscented because perfumes tend to dry out the skin. 

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If you are using soap on your skin instead of a skin cleanser, then you need to be very careful that you select one that is suitable for your skin type.  Opinions on the use of soap on facial skin are divided between the beauty experts.  Most beauty experts recommend using a skin cleanser that is more suitable for the face.

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Many of the body soaps on the market today are too harsh for face skin particularly for those that have dry or sensitive skin.  Soap has a tendency to dry the skin out, and if it is used on someone who already has dry skin it can intensify the condition.  Those who have oily type skin, soap doesn’t present as much of a problem, and it can be a suitable product to use as well as being very cost effective.  For those who are prone to acne, and other skin blemishes, provided once again that it is not the result of very sensitive skin, an antibacterial soap can do wonders.

A more suitable product in most instances will be a facial skin cleanser.  Skin cleansers are available in various formulations and there should be one that will be suitable for almost any skin type.  They are milder than soap and more suitable for the face.

Other options that are well worth looking at are the complexion bar.  These bars look like a bar of soap, but they are mild cleansers in the form of a soap bar, making them both convenient and excellent for cleaning the skin. 

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Manufactures who make facial cleansers, whether it is a liquid or a complexion bar, come in many different formulations targeting the different skin types.  Once again, you will need to try different products and sample others to find the one that is best for your skin. 

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Do you think you clean your face properly?  You would think that we would all know by now how to clean our faces; after all we do it everyday.

During the course of the day we get a build up of many different impurities on our face that can clog our pores and give us that washed out complexion.  These impurities come from:

• grime
• make-up
• sunscreen
• excess oils
• excess sebum
• and several other sources

Some of these sources are the conditions in the area that we live in, and others are how we live, eat, sleep and cope with the things in our lives.

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Many of us touch our face throughout the day and the impurities that we carry on our hands get transferred to our face each time we touch it.  We can also be in the habit of leaning on our chin at the office, or even touching between our eyebrows while adjusting our glasses or sunglasses.  All of these actions can lead to a build up of dirt that can block our pores.  For these reasons it is important to cleanse our facial skin by washing it at least twice a day.  This is essential in keeping the skin clean and healthy while allowing it to breathe.

You will need a skin cleanser that suits your skin type, as some of them can be too harsh for people with sensitive skin.  Buy a cleanser that is for your particular skin type.  Look and read the labels of the skin care products to see whether it is recommended for sensitive skin, oily skin, or if it suits your skin type needs. Sensitive skin is often drier and a cleanser for oily skin will be too harsh and could cause a reaction. By using a suitable cleanser each night you will be cleansing the impurities that have build up during the day in your pores.  This allows you to have a great nights sleep on a clean pillow and not allow built up grime to create more problems for your skin.

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One of the first steps to having beautiful skin is to know what type of skin type you have.  The different classifications of skin types are determined by the amount of oil that your skin produces.  Knowing your skin type is necessary so that you can know how to care for your skin and what products can enhance your beauty.  There are basically 5 different skin types: normal, oily, dry, combination of oily and dry, and sensitive skin.  We will cover all 5 of the skin types in this article so that will help you decide what type of skin you have, and how to take care of it.

Normal Skin

Normal skin has medium sized pores and an even texture.  This type of skin is ideal.  It appears to be smooth and healthy looking.  This skin type has good circulation and color.  The only problem area is around the cheeks and sometimes they can become a little dry.

Care for normal skin by using a gentle facial cleanser.  Massage it gently into your face for a rosy complexion.  Cool  skin with a refreshing toner and for the dot some moisturizer onto your face and massage it in using light upward strokes.

Oily Skin

Oily skin shows more of a shiny skin tone.  This type of skin type has larger pores that are associated with oily skin.  This type of skin has a tendency to make blackheads and other blemishes more prevalent.

Care for oily skin should start off with a gentle foaming facial wash.  This will clean away the dirt and oil without stripping away the moisture.  Soak a cotton ball in a gentle astringent lotion and sweep it across your skin to refresh and cool your skin.  Don’t forget the moisturizer, even oily skin needs to use a little moisturizer.  Use a light, fluid moisturizer for this type of skin.  Let the moisturizer soak in, and then wipe of the excess with a tissue.  This will help prevent shine.  A clay mask will also work wonders on oily skin.

Dry Skin

Dry Skin has a thin and papery texture.  The pours are fine and feels dry to the touch.  Dry skin will feels tight especially after washing it.  It is more prone to fine wrinkles, red patches, and flaking.  It can also appear dull which is sometimes due to the buildup of dead skin. 

Caring for dry skin should start off with a creamy cleanser to clean away the dirt.  Leave on your skin before wiping it  away with a cotton ball.  Splash some cold water on your face to refresh and cool it.  Use a thick cream moisturizer to seal in as much moisture as possible.

Combination Skin

Combination skin is like normal skin with the exception of a few dry patches and oily spots.  Dryness usually occurs on the cheeks, and oily skin usually occurs on the t-zone of your face.  After cleansing your face you may notice some areas feeling dry and other parts smooth.  Most women have this kind of skin type.

Care of combination skin starts in the morning with a foaming facial wash to cleanse.  This keeps the oily areas clean to prevent acne.  In the evening use a cream cleaner to sooth the dry areas of your skin. This keeps the balance between excess dry and oiliness.  Use a strong astringent on the oily areas, which is usually the t-zone area and a mild skin refreshner on the dry areas of your skin.  Use moisturizer on the whole face, but concentrate on the dry areas.

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is delicate, thin and has fine pores.  People with thin skin will appear to blush more easily, and can be susceptible to rashes, and other skin irritations.  Broken capillaries are also another problem that faces people with sensitive skin. 

Care for sensitive skin by using a light hypoallergenic cleansing lotion.  Do not use facial washes or soap because these tend to irritate the skin.  Use a moisturizer to strengthen the skin and provide a barrier against irritants.  Make sure to use an unscented moisturizer to prevent skin irritations.

These are the main skin types, but there are other factors that can affect the condition of one’s skin.  

Naturally your genes will determine what type of skin you are likely to have.  Our lifestyle can also have a bearing on the condition of our skin.  Stress, nutrition, medication, and many more factors can change the condition of our skin.

No matter what skin type you have, addressing these issues will ensure that you will make the most of the skin that you have and reduce the problems associated with your skin type.

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