Types of Skin

Skin Types

There are four types of skin –

1. Dry skin
2. Oily skin
3. Normal Skin
4. Combination Skin

Dry Skin-

Dry skin is either lack in sebum or moisture or both. Dry skin is often described as dehydrated.

• Appears dull and dry
• Pores size  are small and sometimes not visible.
• Feels rough in texture.
• It is normally thin and looks dull.
• Premature ageing is commmon, resulting the appearance of wrinkles.
• Doesn’t produce enough oil.
• T-zone and c-zone both are dry.
• Collagen and elastin are less.

Oily Skin-

In oily skin sebacious gland become very active. An increase in oil(sebum) production often causes the appearance of skin blemishes.

• The pores are enlarge.
• The skin is prone to shines.
• Disorder like blackheads(comadons), pustules, whiteheads(millia) acne appears.
• Skin feels thicker than dry or normal skin.
• T-zone or C-zone both are oily.

Normal Skin-

Normal skin is often reffered as balanced because it is neither too oily nor too dry.

• The pores size is normal.
• Sebum production and moisture content is balanced.
• Can fluctuate and sometime will be little more oily or dry.
• T-zone and C-zone both are balanced.
• The skin feels smooth.

Combination Skin-

Combinaion skin is partialy dry and partialy oily. Generally the chin, nose and forehead(T-zone) are oily and rest of the skin (C-zone) is dry. IT is the most common skin type.

• Appears shiny and dull.
• Outer area can be dry and flaky.
• Pores size changes from large to medium.

To keep your skin healthy daily skin care routine is needed.