There are four types of skin and they are: normal, dry, oil and combination. Each type is based on the amount of oil and moisture found in the skin. Following is an explanation of each type.
Normal skin has an even tone and is free of blemishes, red spots, and contains no excessive areas of oily or dry patches. It is smooth and not flaky.
Dry skin occurs when the cells are shed quickly. Skin can become temporarily dry due to weather or hot showers. Flakiness, red spots, tightness and itchiness are all signs of dry skin.
Oily skin is usually caused by hormone levels in the body and since teenagers are undergoing rapid hormone changes all the time, they tend to have oily skin more than any other age group. Oily skin often has acne, blackheads, a very shiny appearance and very visible pores.
Skin that contains areas of dryness and oiliness is known as combination skin. There is usually an area across the forehead that comes down the nose to the chin that is oily and known as the “T-zone.” The rest of the skin is dry and flaky. Blackheads are present in the “T-zone” while dry skin is found on the cheeks. Large pores can be found on some areas of the face. Combination skin has a tendency to change often and is affected by the weather.
No matter what type of skin a person has they should always use sunscreen. Protection from sun damage is vital in the prevention of skin cancer. There is a sunscreen for every skin type and many daily skin care products contain some factor of sun protection.
Sat, Jun 26, 2010
Aging, Gender-Related, Skin Disorders