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Many people consider themselves to have sensitive skin, but in reality the percentage of sensitive skin type is quite low. 

There are people with sensitivities in all of the skin types, but it is more common for people with fair skin.  Sensitive skin burns more easily when exposed to the sun that the other skin types.  Their skin also has a tendency to flush more easily.  Sensitive skin also has a tendency to be overly dry.

The ingredients in skin care products can cause irritations and reaction for those who have sensitive skin.  It is wise for those with sensitive skin to try small test samples of products before spending their hard earned dollars on something that might not react well with their skin. 

People with sensitive skin not only react to the ingredients in beauty products but they tend to be susceptible to certain foods, alcohol, and changes in the seasons with pollens in the air being a particular problem.  Environmental affects can also be magnified, and rapid changes in temperature will also play havoc on someone with sensitive skin.

Rosacea is the occurrence of red capillaries on the surface of the skin and red acne like blisters can appear on the face and upper chest.  This is a common problem with those with sensitive skin.

People with sensitive skin seem to blush more than other skin types and this problem is usually made worse by being embarrassed of blushing so easily.

People with sensitive skin need to use  products that are mild because almost anything can set off an allergic reaction.  The best products are those that have the least amount of ingredients in them,  and make sure you read the labels before buying them.  Products that say natural can still have ingredients in them that can react with sensitive skin.

If you have sensitive skin type you will have to accept the fact that you will have to take extra care and time for your skin needs.  Consider trying hypoallergenic products to see if you get better results.

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. 

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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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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.