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| Skin Types and Natural Skin Care
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Everybody’s skin is different and the care we take of our skin should reflect this fact. Use the wrong types of skin care products on your skin and the chances are that your skin won’t look its best and, in some cases, may even suffer for it (and let’s face it none of need to start breaking out because we chose the wrong skin care product!)
In general terms there are four different skin types: normal, oily, dry and combination. You probably first realized what kind of skin type you had once you hit puberty but you may also have noticed that your skin type can change over time. Sometimes, the change can be permanent or sometimes it may be down to a short-term effect such as pregnancy, for example.
The easiest way to get the best out of your skin is to treat it right and to treat it well. To treat it right you need to know what type of skin you are currently living with. To treat it well you need to find the right kinds of skin care products to work with your skin type to produce healthy skin that glows. You’ll always get the best results with natural skin care products here and they are kinder on your skin and body as a whole.
So, let’s take a look at the four skin types:
1. Normal
Normal skin is basically……just normal. If you have normal skin you won’t generally notice any oily or dry patches anywhere on your skin as the oil that your skin is producing is perfectly balanced.
People with normal skin tend not to suffer so much from blackheads or pimples - though it is still (sorry girls!) still feasible to suffer from the occasional zit……
Be aware that you can still get the occasional dry patch or slightly oily sheen with normal skin.
2. Oily
If your skin doesn’t get the right balance when it produces the oil that keeps itself healthy then you’ll suffer from oily skin. People with oily skin will notice a sheen that can appear all over their faces.
People with oily skin can have more problems with blemishes, blackheads and pimples and their pores may be more visible than with a normal skin type.
Be aware that you may suffer from an oily skin on a short-term basis if you are unwell or under par.
3. Dry
Dry skin suffers from a different kind of oil imbalance - it generally isn’t getting enough oil to keep it hydrated. One way to identify dry skin is by the feeling of tightness and the skin may feel slightly rough to the touch.
People with dry skin will notice that their skin never takes on the oily sheen that other skin types will see from time to time. They may also suffer from skin flaking, dry patches and fine lines.
Good news is that dry skin is the least prone to breakouts!
4. Combination
As the name suggests combination skin combines two skin types - normal and oily. This is quite a common skin type caused by the skin producing varying amounts of oil across the face.
This skin type is generally oily in the T of the face (forehead and nose) and normal on the rest of the face. Some people do have an oily/dry combination here.
People with combination skin will find that their skin reacts according to type in the combination area. So, they may have no problems on the cheeks but may be prone to blackheads round the nose, for example.
Bear in mind that your skin can and will change over time. Hormonal and physical changes can also give you changes to skin type although these may not be long-lasting. So, to get the best from your skin make sure that you are treating it with a natural product that is designed for the type you have!
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