What skin type do I have?

Normal Skin

• Face is smooth with no dry patches
• Pores are small and clean
• Spots are few and far between
• Skin feels supple and comfortable
• Skin is not greasy and shiny looking

Oily Skin

• Large pore size
• Pores can be clogged with dirt and oil
• Face is greasy looking, even after cleansing
• Skin can be prone to acne and blackheads
• Skin is thick and sallow looking

Dry Skin

• Skin has fine lines
• Pore size is very small
• Dry patches that can flake off
• Darker skins can have greyish patches
• Skin feels tight and uncomfortable

Combination

• Pores on the nose area are enlarged
• Fine lines around the eyes
• Shiny areas on the nose and forehead
• Dry and or flaking on the cheeks, eye and neck area
• Blemishes on the nose and chin area

Sensitive skin

• Skin can be irritated easily
• Skin is dry and thin
• Skin can feel uncomfortable and sore
• Shaving can  cause discomfort
• Skin products can irritate the skin

Normal skin

Consider yourself blessed – only a very small percentage of the population has skin that falls into this category. Normal skin still needs to be looked after though.

• Cleanse each morning, rinsing well in lukewarm water
• Moisturise night and morning
• Use a sun block when outdoors
• Stay hydrated

Oily Skin

Oily skin needs some gentle treatment too. Harsh products with soaps and detergents and scrubbing can actually make oily skins worse by drying out the skin and causing it to produce more oil! Oily skin might not be much fun but the good news is you are less likely to age quickly.

• Use a gentle but effective cleanser
• No soaps, detergents or hot water
• Pat dry rather than rub
• Moisturise only where the skin needs it
• Moisturise in the mornings only
• Use tissues to blot excess oil during the day rather than wash
• Look for non comodegenic – means it won’t block your pores

Dry Skin

Mild dry skin can be treated easily and can often be normal skin that hasn’t been looked after. Dry skin that is so bad it cracks or bleeds should be checked out by a doctor.

• Use a gentle cleanser and rinse in lukewarm water
• Moisturise morning and night, drink plenty of water
• Use a sun block when exposed to the sun
• Avoid harsh soaps, detergents or sulphates
• Avoid products with perfumes, irritants and alcohol