Types of skin..

There are basically five types of skin,dry,normal,oily,sensitive and combination skin.There are certain characteristics for each,if you found such characteristics in your skin then u can easily say that wt type of skin you have...







Dry skin can feel rough and tight, and is usually not acne prone. This tightness can be felt even after bathing. Another way to tell if you have dry skin is to take your fingernail and gently run it over your arm or leg.The skin looks grey and pink in color. If you will apply some unsuitable cosmetics on dry skin, the skin will react adversely. Your skin will have no spots but needs to be moisturized well. You will need to wear sunscreen throughout the year to protect your skin from ultraviolet rays


Oily skin can be more problematic, as it frequently causes blackheads.acne and blemishes. You may feel like your skin is constantly damp, or that you have a film or residue on your chin or forehead when you wake up in the morning. You also may find it easy for your skin to tan, and you probably don't burn often. Oily skin look shiny and elastic.But with proper care you can manage to keep your skin acne and blackheads free. But if not taken care properly can look pale and dull. But there is on advantage of having oily skin and it is that you will not get wrinkles and fine lines soon. Many people with oily skin are there who have not seen these aging signs.


Normal skin presents itself evenly and is generally free of any kind of blemishes or marks. Pores are normal sized and not enlarged, and your skin does not easily become irritated. Only few lucky people have normal skin, which includes babies and young kids and few adults. Your skin will be soft to touch and free of any spots or blemishes. Your skin texture and skin color will be even throughout. If you belong to this skin type then congrats! But still don't ignore your skin care and follow it to improve your skin.

If you have sensitive skin, you will find that your skin can have a negative reaction to things such as laundry detergent, perfumes, or even deodorant. You may break out in rashes easily, and your skin may be very prone to burning or spotting from the sun.

Combination skin can be described as being a little bit of each of the above. Your forehead may be oily and have acne, your cheeks may be dry, your wrists sensitive to perfume. If you have combination skin then your skin will be oily at some places (nose, chin and forehead) while dry at some places. You are prone to have blemishes and acne on nose, chin and forehead. You will have dry patches on other parts of the face. Your cheeks will feel tighter after you wash your face. You will need to trat the oily and dry areas differently to have a healthy skin.