Skin type
Many women find it difficult to choose the right skin care products from moisturizing lotions, facial lotions or other cosmetics. Poor selection of their skin may cause problems such as the appearance of pills or infections, dryness of the face and body, This is certainly reflected in the beauty of their outer skin, and affects their brilliance, youthfulness and healthy appearance in front of others, and may cause more problems such as the appearance of wrinkles and early lines.
Skin types
As we know, the skin is divided into five main types: mixed or composite skin which combines the dry and oily skin, dry skin, oily skin, normal skin, sensitive skin, and the quality of each skin may change over time and with age, Including on the amount of water and oil in the skin and sensitivity, and each of the skin of the special qualities distinguish them from the other, and the characteristics of each skin, namely:
Normal skin
These skin are natural and balanced, they are not very dry or very greasy, and are characterized by:
- There are no flaws in it, even if there are few.
- Not sensitive.
- Their pores are small, almost invisible.
- Sparkling and fresh.
Mixed skin
It is the most common type of skin among people. The skin is dry or normal in some areas and oily in other areas. Fat oils are distributed in the form of T in the areas of nose, forehead and chin. The rest of the face is dry. Skin for a lot of care, also characterized as: –
- Its pores are large and open.
- Showing blackheads.
- Very shiny.
Dry skin
Often have crusts and flatness and redness of the skin and dryness, but free from the gloss of fatty oils and grains, which need constant moisturizing, and characterized by:
- Its pores are invisible.
- Rough texture.
- Inflexible.
- Showing red spots.
- Showing clear lines.
Oily skin
It is the most complex type of skin that needs constant attention. It is characterized by oiliness, which changes in time or season.
- Usually there are pills, blisters, blackheads, and other skin problems.
- Always shiny, this is due to increased secretion of sebaceous glands in them.
- Its pores are large and clear.
Sensitive skin
Is the skin that shows certain signs, and there are several reasons make them sensitive, including the use of products that are not suitable for them, and the most important features: –
- Always tend to dry.
- They are often red.
- Itchy and irritable a lot.
- They show signs of burning from the sun.
Method of determining skin type
If you are confused about the quality of your skin, even with the features we mentioned earlier for each type, follow these steps:
- Wash your face well with make-up or oils using water and a suitable face lotion, then dry it gently with a soft, clean towel.
- Leave your face for an hour without putting any cream or makeup on it.
- Stand in front of the mirror, then hold a soft tissue paper and press through it on all areas of your face such as forehead, nose, forehead, chin, and cheeks.
- Check the effects of these areas accurately on the surface of the tissues, and then you will be able to determine your skin type according to the following results:
- If your skin is fatty, you will find the effects of fatty oils in the areas of the nose, forehead, forehead and chin as well.
- If your skin is complex or mixed, the effects of fat will be limited to the areas of the nose and forehead. The rest of the areas, such as the chin and cheeks, will be dry.
- If your skin is dry, you will not find any traces of fat on your face, but you will find the tissues completely dry for a few white crusts to indicate skin dryness and scaling.
- If your skin is normal, the napkins will remain completely clean so that no fat or peel effects will ever be found.