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The type of skin that you have
plays an important role in how acne will affect you and also
in how you should treat it. Different skin types need different
types of treatments in order to effectively handle acne. One
size definitely does not fit all when it comes to acne skin care.
There are four basic types
of skin, oily, normal, dry, or combination skin, a combination
of two of them. Combination skin may be normal-to-oily or normal-to-dry.
For each type, a different skin care regimen is needed. Skin
types also change over time, skin that may have been combination
normal/oily may become more normal or dry as the skin ages. Changes
in skin requires adjust of skin care routines to maintain a healthful
appearance.
Five Questions
To Ask Yourself.
First, start
with some basic questions in order to determine your skin type.
The answers to these questions will help you to decide what type
of skin you have.
1. How frequent
are your breakouts?
2. Do you have blackheads?
3. Do you have large pores?
4.
How does the skin feel after it has been washed with soap and
water?
5. Are there facial lines? |
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The answers to these questions
help determine the type of care your skin will require to look
its freshest.
Basic Descriptions
of Skin Types
Each skin type
is determined by several factors such as the amount of oil produced,
texture, and the frequency of acne breakouts. Skin tones often
seem to coincide with certain types of skin, but skin tone is
not a determining factor in what type of skin you may have. Quite
fair skin may also be oily, while dark tones may be dry. Therefore,
skin color is not a good metric to use when determining what
type of skin you may have.
People
with dry skin usually have few breakouts and seldom experience
blackheads. The reason for this is that excess oil blockages
are what form blackheads, and dry skin is not prone to excess
oil. This generally means that acne breakouts are rare for this
skin type, although other problems may exist. Dry skin generally
has few if any visible pores, and the skin will feel tight and/or
dry after cleansing. Those with dry skin are usually fair-skinned
and often develop facial lines early in life. This skin type
may sunburn very quickly.
People
with normal skin and with combination skin suffer occasional
breakouts, with mild-to-moderate blackheads that occur for the
most part in the "t-zone." The t-zone is the area which
runs across the forehead and down the nose and mouth area, it
also includes the chin. Pores are often larger and more noticeable
in the t-zone area but are usually not as large as those that
appear in oily skin. The skin may feel dry and tight immediately
after cleansing but will soon feel more lubricated. The skin
tone for normal skin usually is fair to medium, and a few early
lines may appear around the eyes. This skin type usually will
sunburn when first exposed to the sun, but then will tan. Prolonged
sun exposure can produce temporary dry skin conditions.
Oily skin is characterized by more
frequent breakouts and the presence of comdones or blackheads.
The pores are enlarged and visible. After washing the face quickly
becomes oily, the nose and forehead quite rapidly growing shiny
due to increased oil production. The skin tone is frequently
olive or dark. Facial lines are not very prevalent with this
type of skin; oily skin tends to be resist aging longer than
the other skin types. Therefore, over the long term, oily skin
stays youthful for a longer period of time than the drier types
of skin. Oily skin rarely burns when exposed to the sun and usually
tans easily.
A Final Word
Determining what type of skin
you have should enable you to make better choices when it comes
to skin care products. There are numerous products on the market
that are designed to improve skin quality. For improving your
acne, choose products that won't cause further problems for you
by basing your choices upon the type of skin that you have. Adjust
your skin care regimen as your skin changes in order to be on
top of your acne problem. |
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