Has a good balance of moisture content and oil to keep the
skin soft, supple and flexible. The skin is finely textured with no
visible pores and smooth to the touch, clear, glow healthy and
warm to the touch
Oily
True oily or greasy. Skin is caused by an over-production of sebum
from the sebaceous gland. It look shiny and can be slightly thicker than
normal skin, sallow, enlarged pores, congested pores, comedones and
infection
Dry
Is fine and dry skin can often be thin,
with small red vein (dilated capillaries)
present on the cheek areas. Pores and
follicles are often closed and inactive
Combination
This have two or more skin types. The most common
one is a greasy T-zone along the forehead and nose,
with normal or dry skin on the cheek area.
Sensitive
Are often associated with pale skins or dry skin that lacks
the protection of enough sebum. They have a highly
flushed look, with tendency to colour easily and may react
to beauty products or chemicals
Mature
Older skin the slower rate of the sebaceous secretions accompanied by
lose of elasticity are contributory factors to the skin's appearance through
the ageing process mat become thinner with loss of muscle, wrinkles, fine
lines, dryness and loss of firmness
Dehydrated
Suffer from flaking and tightness due to loss of surface moisture, not enough drink
water, temporary dehydration caused throughout harsh products on the skin or
exposure to extreme temperatures, central heating or excessive dieting
Blemished/congested
The pores become blocked and swat and sebum cannot escape onto
the skin's surface. It can be seen and felt as lumpy and coarse. Poor
removal of make-up, using the wrong products and excess sweating
building
Male skin
25 per cent thicker than female skin, due to the
influence of the male hormones testosterone and
androgens. Male skin tends to be oilier than female
skin