Beauty Information

Knowing Your Skin Type Is The First Step in Choosing Proper Skin Care


In order to care for your skin properly you must first determine the type of skin you have.

There are 5 types of skin: Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination and Problem Skin.

Normal:

The skin is soft, supple and smooth. It is fine-textured and free of blemishes (with the exception of periodic blemishes). It has a nice glow and never feels oily or dry. Less than twenty percent of women have this skin type. If this is your skin type you are fortunate; however, this does not mean that you shouldn't take care of it.

Dry:

This type of skin to has a fine texture and is transparent looking. It feels tight and drawn without moisturizer and tends to have fine lines around the eyes and mouth. It feels especially dry after washing and may have whiteheads around the eyes and dry patches. This type of skin needs proper care because it shows signs of aging early.

Oily:

The oily complexion is greasy, sallow and course. It has large pores and tends to have pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Within hours of washing the oiliness will reappear and makeup is usually absorbed quickly.

Combination:

This type of skin is oily in the T zone and the rest of the face is dry. The T zone is the forehead, nose and chin. The extent to which both areas are dry and oily may vary; however, both areas require a separate cleaning routine to restore them to balance.

Problem Skin:

Problem skin is usually oily and has a course texture and is subject to acne. It has large pores, blackheads, red blotches and may become more irritated under stress. If the problem is serious it will require the assistance of a dermatologist.

There are also 2 skin conditions that may occur either together or separately and may occur with any skin type. These are sensitive and allergic conditions. If when applying skin care products you begin to sneeze, wheeze, itch or breakout you are probably allergic. Skin that appears thin, pale and flushes easily and may be sensitive and be subject to allergies. If this is the case, treat your skin gently and use hypoallergenic products.

Sheila Dicks is a wardrobe and image consultant who teaches women how to look slimmer by dressing to suit their body type. Visit her at http://www.sheilasfashionsense.com to download a copy of her e-book Image Makeovers and get How to Build a Wardrobe free.


MORE RESOURCES:
Google

The Associated Press

Lee triumphant in Arkansas
National Post, Canada - 1 hour ago
ROGERS, Ark. -- Seon Hwa Lee birdied the 18th hole to stave off Jane Park and Meena Lee to win the P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship on Sunday. ...
LPGA P&G BEAUTY NORTHWEST ARKANSAS CHAMPIONSHIP: Music to her ears Arkansas Online
Lee takes lead at P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship presented by ... North Texas e-News
Lee leads Arkansas The Gazette (Montreal)
The Associated Press - Sports Network
all 621 news articles


Skin deep: Why it's time TV faced the truth about beauty
Independent, UK - 2 hours ago
Britain's beauty business is booming, yet its portrayal on television is brash, trashy and predictable, argues Bethan Cole. And as the BBC screens a major ...


Telegraph.co.uk

Beauty of the beetroot
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 2 hours ago
Scientists have discovered that beetroot has a remarkable effect on lowering blood pressure. Maria Fitzpatrick tries a medically approved new juice Have you ...


Another beauty queen on the big screen
Times of India, India - 12 hours ago
Gayatri Patel, who studied at the Emory University in Atlanta, has won many beauty pageants in the US. Three years ago when she came to Mumbai, ...


Enjoy nature's beauty at area state parks
Trading Markets (press release), CA - 3 hours ago
Jul 06, 2008 (Republican & Herald - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- TUSC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Pennsylvania state ...


Nordstrom Exclusives From Top Brands Create A Beauty Buzz
Hartford Courant, United States - 18 hours ago
Nordstrom beauty customers are a lucky bunch. Some of the biggest names in cosmetics and fragrance are participating in promotions available only at ...


TV3?s Beauty and the Beast
Joy Online, Ghana - 16 hours ago
Finalists Eyram, Fanny and Ruweida were all splendid on the final day and together helped realise the theme of the pageant ? Redefining beauty to promote ...


Beauty and a beast
NEWS.com.au, Australia - Jul 4, 2008
NEW YORK: Christie Brinkley broke down in tears as she told a court how her life "vanished" on the day she learned her husband was cheating on her with an ...


Cat offers bounty of fish, beauty
SunHerald.com, MS - 20 hours ago
... a lengthy surf made up of gullies, tidal guts, stumps, and cuts - Cat Island's beauty alone makes it a worthwhile trip for a day away from the mainland. ...


Seon Hwa Lee wins P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship
KFSM, AR - 29 minutes ago
ROGERS, Ark. - South Korean star Seon Hwa Lee made birdie on the final hole of the P&G Beauty NW Arkansas Championship presented by John Q. Hammons to win ...

Beauty - Google News

home | site map
© 2006