Types of skin: Oily, Dry, Normal, Sensitive

It's very essential to understand the types of skin that vary from person to person. Proper skin treatment adopted after determining the skin type. 

There are five type of skin exists:

Oily skin

Oily Oily skin tends to shiny with enlarged pores, and is prone to blackheads and blemishes. You might experience some tightness.

Combination/normal skin

This skin type has medium pores, a smooth and even texture, good circulation, healthy color, may tend toward dryness on the cheeks while being oily in the t-zone.

Sensitive skin 
Sensitive skin tends to be thin, delicate with fine pores. It flushes easily, is prone to broken capillaries, is frequently allergic and can be rashy.

Dry skin 
Dry skin feels tight, especially after cleansing. You have a tendency towards fine wrinkles, flaking and red patches. In women of color, skin may appear ashy or dull from dead skin buildup.

Aging or Damaged 
Aging or sun-damaged This skin also feels tight with visible wrinkles, slack skin tone -- especially around the cheeks and jawline -- with leathery texture and broken capillaries.

Test your skin type
The three main factors that normally influence on different skin types:
Genetic disposition: Skin type is determined genetically and is one of the many aspects of your overall appearance, which also includes color of eyes, hair, etc..
Reaction to sun exposure The way your skin reacts to sun exposure is another important factor in correctly assessing your skin type.
Tanning habits: How often do you tan?

Genetic Disposition

Score	0	1	2	3	4
What are the color of your eyes?	Light Blue, Gray or Green	Blue, Gray or Green	Blue	Dark Brown	Brownish Black
What is the natural color of your hair?	Sandy Red	Blond	Chestnut/Dark Blond	Dark Brown	Black
What is the color of your skin (non exposed areas)?	Reddish	Very Pale	Pale with Beige Tint	Light Brown	Dark Brown
Do you have freckles on unexposed areas?	Many	Several	Few	Incidental	none

Reaction with Sun

Score	0	1	2	3	4
What happens when you stay in the sun too long?	Painful redness, blistering, peeling	Blistering followed by peeling	Burns sometimes followed by peeling	Rare Burns	Never had Burns
To what degree do you turn brown?	Hardly or not at all	Light color tan	Reasonable tan	Tan very easy	Turn Dark Brown Quickly
How deeply do you tan?	Not at all or very little	Lightly	Moderately	Deeply	Very Deeply
How does your face react to the sun?	Very Sensitive	Sensitive	Normal	Very Resistant	Never had a Problem

Tanning action

Score	0	1	2	3	4
When did you last expose your body to sun (or artificial sunlamp)?	More than 3 months ago	2-3 months ago	1-2 months ago	Less than a month ago	Less than 2 weeks ago

Add up the total scores for each of the three sections for your Skin Type Score. Then check the skin type description below. Skin Type Score Fitzpatrick Skin Type 0-7 I 8-16 II 17-25 III 26-30 IV over 30 V-VI You may find that you are in the extremes of two types. You may have features from both. Though everyone is at risk for damage as a result of excessive sun exposure, people with skin types I and II are at the highest risk and are most susceptible to photoaging. Skin Type I - Always burns, never tans Skin Type II - Usually burns, then tans Skin Type III - May burn, tans well Skin Type IV - Rarely burns, tans well Skin Type V - Very rarely burns, tans well, brown skin Skin Type VI - Very rarely burns, tans well, very dark skin If you have any confusion or interested to ask about your problem then let us know via contact form.

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