Skin types

The main skin types are generally classified as normal, oily, dry, combination, and sensitive. Each type has unique characteristics and requires tailored skincare routines.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
1. Normal Skin:
Characteristics: Balanced, neither too oily nor too dry. It’s often considered the ideal skin type.
• • Key Features: A good amount of sebum, clear pores, and a generally healthy appearance.

2. Oily Skin:
Characteristics: Produces excessive sebum (oil), resulting in a shiny or greasy appearance.
Key Features: Visible pores, a tendency to be prone to breakouts, and a rough texture.
3. Dry Skin:
Characteristics: Produces less sebum, leading to a lack of moisture.
• • Key Features: Can feel tight, rough, or dull. May appear flaky or cracked.

4. Combination Skin:
Characteristics: Combines features of both oily and dry skin.
Key Features: Oily areas (often the T-zone – forehead, nose, and chin) and dry areas (such as the cheeks).
5. Sensitive Skin:
Characteristics:
Prone to irritation, redness, itching, or discomfort in response to certain products or environmental factors.
• • Key Features:
Thin, fragile skin that may react negatively to skincare ingredients or harsh environmental conditions.

Beyond these five, other terms are also used:
Mature Skin:
This refers to skin that has aged and may exhibit signs of wrinkles or decreased elasticity. This is not a skin type but a condition affecting all skin types.
• • Scaly Skin:
This refers to skin that is dry and flaky, often associated with conditions like eczema or psoriasis.
• • Acne-Prone Skin:
While all skin types can experience breakouts, some individuals have a tendency to develop acne more frequently.

Understanding your skin type is crucial for choosing the right skincare products and routines to keep your skin healthy and balanced.
Understanding Skin Types & Conditions
There are four basic types of healthy skin: normal, dry, oily and combination skin. Skin type is determined by genetics.

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Based on these characteristics, there are five types of healthy skin: normal, dry, oily, combination (both oily and dry skin) and sensitive. Below, we describe the main characteristics of each type of skin.