Three types of skin and their care
The skin does not remain in the same condition all the time. Ageing, climate changes, hormones and illness all contribute to changes. It is, therefore, important to tailor your skin care regime to incorporate these changes. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
- The skin does not remain in the same condition all the time. Ageing, climate changes, hormones and illness all contribute to changes. It is, therefore, important to tailor your skin care regime to incorporate these changes. This would go a long way in preventing problems.
- Pay attention to any changes and act accordingly.
Skin types have been divided into three general groups – oily, dry and normal.
This helps to identify general characteristics which make it easier to find a proper skin care regime. There are many people who do not fall into any one of these groups but fall under combination skin.
This is where two skin types exist on one face. For example, the presence of an oily T-zone on the forehead and down to the chin, while the cheeks remain dry. Skin types are determined by measuring the amount of oil, or sebum produced in the skin. Normal skin is the ideal, whereby just enough oil is produced.
Oily skin produces more oil than is needed and is identified by a greasy film and blemishes on the surface. Dry skin appears rough and flaky and often suffers from a lack of sebum. This leads to the loss of moisture from the surface, giving way to dehydration.
The skin does not remain in the same condition all the time. Ageing, climate changes, hormones and illness all contribute to changes. It is, therefore, important to tailor your skin care regime to incorporate these changes. This would go a long way in preventing problems.
Pay attention to any changes and act accordingly.
Today, there are many kinds of skin care products indicated for use on different skins. Every celebrity, skincare guru and model has a solution for the perfect skin within a magic bottle.
a consumer, exercise prudence by selecting the product that works for your skin to produce results. Do not simply choose a product because it carries a big name.
Even unbranded or natural products can give results.
