Skin is a fascinating thing. It's the most visible and important organ of our body. In fact, it's the largest organ of our body! Our skin does so much more than just protect us from the outside world—it helps regulate our body temperature, keeps out germs and harmful substances (including UV rays), and even has an impact on our mood. Skin is truly amazing, which is why it's so important to take good care of it by knowing all about its needs.
Skin type, also known as epidermal differentiation or dermal differentiation, is a classification of skin, based on the structural characteristics of its outermost layer (stratum corneum). There are three basic types of skin: oily, dry, and normal. Most people have a combination type with areas that are oily and others that are dry. This article will give you information about each type with tips for how to keep them healthy!
Know what your skin type is
The first step to finding out your skin type, is knowing what types of skin there are. There are four main types: oily, dry, combination, and sensitive.
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Oily Skin: If you have an oily complexion or tend to get oily throughout the day--your forehead might be shiny and/or your nose looks shiny and greasy--you have oily skin. This type can also be prone to breakouts due to clogged pores caused by excess oil production in the body (and therefore on your face). People with oily skin should try using a mattifying primer before applying foundation or tinted moisturizer so that makeup will stay in place longer without smudging off onto clothing/other surfaces/etc., which can make them look like they're sweating even though they aren't!
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Dry Skin: If your cheeks feel tight after washing them at night then there’s a good chance that you have dry skin! Dryness usually manifests itself as fine lines around the eyes during the aging processes, so remember not only do we need hydration but protection against the elements too! Try using natural oils such as coconut oil or shea butter instead. These products won't be absorbed into our bloodstreams but rather sit atop them providing us with hours upon hours worth of moisture without feeling greasy afterwards.
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Look for these symptoms
If you have dry skin, it's likely that your skin is flaky or scaly. You may also notice that your complexion looks dull and lacks radiance.
If you have redness in addition to other symptoms of dryness (like flaking or scaliness), then it's likely that you've got combination-to-oily skin. This type of combination isn't uncommon--it can happen if one part of your face is oily while another is dry--but it does require special attention from a skincare regimen since both types of oils will need to be balanced out with products that draw moisture into the surface layer of the skin without clogging pores. If there's only redness without any other symptoms like flaking or scaliness, then consider whether sun exposure has been responsible for any previous flare-ups on this part of your face before determining whether it's normal for those areas specifically; otherwise, look into other possible causes such as stress levels or hormones!
Record your symptoms
If you want to truly understand how your skin acts, it's important to keep a journal of its condition. Write down what foods and drinks you consume, as well as any medications or supplements that could be affecting your skin. Record the weather conditions and how they affect your skin as well--if there is an increase in humidity because of rain or high humidity levels due to summer heat, this could cause more oil production in some people's faces and lead them toward an oily complexion.
Look at family history
If you have dry skin, it's likely that one or both of your parents have the same condition. If one parent has oily skin and the other has sensitive skin, then you may be prone to breakouts.
If both parents had acne-prone skin when they were young, then chances are good that you inherited this trait from them too--and so will your children!
Consider how your skin reacts to weather changes
- If you get dry skin in the winter, it's a sign of dry skin.
- If your face feels oily and shiny in hot weather (and prone to breakouts), then that means oily skin.
- If your T-zone gets oily but the rest of your face stays normal, then it's combination skin.
Check out your diet and lifestyle habits
- Check out your diet and lifestyle habits. The way you eat can have a huge impact on the health of your skin, so pay attention to what you're putting in your body. If you're eating a lot of sugar, salt, and oil-based foods (like fried chicken), it's likely that these will cause acne breakouts or other types of skin problems like eczema or psoriasis.
- Change up your diet! If this means cutting out some foods altogether--such as gluten--that's fine! You'll still be able to enjoy plenty of delicious options while still maintaining good health overall.
Conclusion
Don't forget to take your time and discover the best skincare routine for you. It may take some trial and error, but in the end, it will be worth it!