ANALYSE YOUR SKIN TYPE

by mulanol.com

The key to developing a skin care routine that works for you is to analyze and know your skin type before buying any skin care products.

Regular re-analyzing, about once every 6 months, is necessary as the nature of your skin will change over a period of time. Adjust your skin care routine accordingly.

To analyze your skin, do the following:

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_1" border="0" height="11" width="10">Wash your face with a mild lathering facial cleanser
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_2" border="0" height="11" width="10">Wait for at least half an hour to allow oil time to return to the skin
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_3" border="0" height="11" width="10">Examine your skin in a mirror under good daylight or a white-light
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_4" border="0" height="11" width="10">Check your skin condition against one of the following skin types as outlined below

NORMAL SKIN TYPE

A normal skin looks clear and is even in color. It is soft and supple to the touch. It is neither greasy nor tight.

A normal skin would usually have most of the following characteristics:

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_5" border="0" height="11" width="10">You will feel smooth and comfortable after cleansing, regardless of the facial cleansers used. You can either use facial wash with water or cleansing bar with water or cream cleanser.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_6" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin still looks fresh and clean by midday.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_7" border="0" height="11" width="10">You will only experience occasional outbreaks of acne and pimples, perhaps before or during your period or when you are under a lot of stress.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_8" border="0" height="11" width="10">You will have no problems using a facial toner.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_9" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin feels very comfortable after applying rich night cream.

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_10" border="0" height="15" width="15">DRY SKIN TYPE

The skin is continuously losing moisture to the atmosphere. During winter, when the humidity is at its lowest, it will lose even more moisture. When water is lost faster than it can be replaced, the outer layer of the skin dries out.

Dry skin looks old, is pale in color. It feels flaky and rough. It feels tight after washing. It is easily irritated and may even feel itchy. There is a tendency to develop fine dry-lines, especially around the eyes. Dry skin rarely suffers acne outbreaks.

A dry skin would usually have most of the following characteristics:

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_11" border="0" height="11" width="10">After cleansing with facial wash or cleansing bar and water, your skin feels tight, as though it is too small for your face.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_12" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin feels relatively comfortable after cleansing with cream cleanser.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_13" border="0" height="11" width="10">Flaky patches starts to appear by midday.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_14" border="0" height="11" width="10">You will hardly experience any outbreaks of acne and pimples.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_15" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin will sting after applying facial toner.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_16" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin will feel very comfortable after applying rich night cream.

There are a number of causes for dry skin type.

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_17" border="0" height="11" width="10">Incorrect use of cosmetics
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_18" border="0" height="11" width="10">Incorrect way of washing the skin
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_19" border="0" height="11" width="10">The condition of your thyroid gland
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_20" border="0" height="11" width="10">Skin Aging
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_21" border="0" height="11" width="10">Genetic predisposition

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_22" border="0" height="15" width="15">OILY SKIN TYPE

An oily skin gives a shiny complexion. It has a thick epidermis and open pores. It has a tendency to develop whiteheads and blackheads.

An oily skin would usually have most of the following characteristics:

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_23" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin feels fine and quite comfortable after cleansing with facial wash or cleansing bar and water.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_24" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin feels quite oily after cleansing with cream cleanser.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_25" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin will appear shiny by midday.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_26" border="0" height="11" width="10">You will experience frequent outbreaks of acne and pimples.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_27" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin feels fresh after applying facial toner.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_28" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin feels very oily after applying rich night cream.

There are a number of causes of oily skin type:

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_29" border="0" height="11" width="10">Aggressive cleaning with cosmetics that contain irritating ingredients
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_30" border="0" height="11" width="10">Overactive sebaceous glands
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_31" border="0" height="11" width="10">Stress
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_32" border="0" height="11" width="10">Hormonal disorders
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_33" border="0" height="11" width="10">Genetic predisposition

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_34" border="0" height="15" width="15">COMBINATION SKIN TYPE

A combination skin has oiliness in the T-zone and dryness on the cheeks. There are occasional acne outbreaks in the oily areas.

A combination skin would usually have most of the following characteristics:

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_35" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin feels dry in some areas and smooth in others after cleansing with facial wash or cleansing bar and water.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_36" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin feels oily in some areas and smooth in others after cleansing with cream cleanser.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_37" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin will appear shiny in some areas, especially the T-zone, by midday.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_38" border="0" height="11" width="10">You will experience frequent outbreaks of acne and pimples, especially in the T-zone.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_39" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin will feel fresh in some areas but stings in others after applying facial toner.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_40" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin will feel very oily in the T-zone and comfortable on the cheeks after applying rich night cream.

Uncovering the reason for overabundant oil production in some areas and dryness in others is an important step towards improving combination skin. One of the main causes of combination skin is the misuse of various cosmetic products. Aggressive washing with skin care products containing irritating ingredients can stimulate excessive oil production in the central portion of the face and dry out the skin on other portions.

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_41" border="0" height="15" width="15">SENSITIVE SKIN TYPE

A sensitive skin would usually have most of the following characteristics:

" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_42" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin feels dry and itchy in some places after cleansing with facial wash or cleansing bar and water.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_43" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin feels sometimes comfortable, sometimes itchy after cleansing with cream cleanser.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_44" border="0" height="11" width="10">Flaky patches and some redness may appear by midday.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_45" border="0" height="11" width="10">You will experience occasional outbreaks of acne and pimples.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_46" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin will sting and itch after applying facial toner.
" v:shapes="圖片_x0020_47" border="0" height="11" width="10">Your skin will sometimes feel comfortable, other times irritated after applying rich night cream.

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