| Skin Type: Normal skin: This skin type is neither oily nor dry. It has a soft, velvety texture. Colour glows under its translucent surface. Beautiful as it is, it needs care, it is to last. People with normal skins start showing signs of age and wrinkling sooner than others, if they tend to neglect their skins. Daily cleansing, toning & nourishing is adequate care for normal skin. Oily skin: In this kind of skin, the sebaceous (oil-producing) glands is over active. They produce more oil than is needed, which oozed up, giving the skin a greasy shine. The pores are enlarged and the skin has a coarse look. It is also prone to black heads, pimples and acne. Oily skin need special cleansing to keep the pores unclogged. The flow of sebum (oil) increases during adolescence and starts decreasing with age and at other times of life, like pregnancy and menopause. Hormonal imbalances can also upset the oil balance and increase sebaceous gland activity. Dry skin: The skin lacks both sebum and moisture. It looks fine textured, transparent, patchy and fragile. There may be tiny expression lines and there may even be crepyness. It flakes and chaps easily. There are many factors, which affect dry skins and make them, even more dry. For instance, washing with soap and water not only removes grime but also the natural oils that protect the skin. Exposure to the sum, air conditioners and heaters also take their toll. Combination skin: This type of skin has a greasy area, while the rest is dry or normal. The forehead, nose and chin, i.e. the T-zone, may be greasy & the rest dry. Combination skins are very common and are one of the most frequently misunderstood and mistreated skins. This type of skin requires separate treatment for each area. However, both the dry and greasy areas need moisturizing. |