Do you know your skin type? Has your skin type changed over the years? Skin type is an important consideration in regards to selecting the appropriate skincare products and makeup, as well as, what treatments would benefit the skin. Skin type is related to the oil content of the skin, as well as, the pore size. These hairless follicles produce sebum. Skin conditions are not always directly related to skin type but, that depends on what kind of disorder the skin is displaying. Hyperpigmentation for example, doesn’t discriminate between skin types.
Oily skin has a higher oil content and larger pore size than that of normal skin does. Do you think that oily skin would benefit more from a light moisturizer or a dense occlusive moisturizer? A light moisturizer is the answer. The more oil the skin holds, the less occlusive a product needs to be. A light mousse-based cleanser or milk type cleanser, a thin moisturizer, even mineral makeup are good options for a client or consumer with oily skin.
Dry skin has a very light oil content and the size of the pores is almost non-existent. It makes sense that a thick occlusive moisturizer or body butter is important for this skin type. This will trap in moisture. So, is dry skin lacking oil or water? Dehydrated skin lacks water. Dry skin is lacking in oil .
Normal skin has balanced oil production and small to medium pores.
Last but not least combination. Generally, this skin type has an oily t-zone and normal to dry chin, cheeks and forehead. Combination is the most common skin type because you could take, let’s say, four models with combination skin and the pore size would be displayed differently for each of them. It is a most difficult skin type to recognize. This client or consumer should purchase products intended for combination skin or target thinner products towards the center of the face.
As far as conditions are concerned, certain conditions are more likely have the characteristics of certain skin types. For example, dry skin may have more broken capillary damage or oily skin a higher potential for acne. Either condition, if not treated properly could result in sensitized skin. Sensitive skin is a condition that has it’s own market. Sensitive skin could have a ceramide deficiency or be skin that has been stripped of natural oil production resulting a compromised barrier which can result in acne. Research is important in your search for proper ingredients and treatments to use.
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