The first of these are normal. Normal skin types are the least maintenance, needing simply a small routine in regard to overall health of the skin because moisture and dryness in the skin are often in balance with one another.

The next type is oily skin, a condition that is created because of an oversecretion of an oil

found in the subcutaneous glands of the skin. While this oil is helpful in other animals, in humans it is chaotic. It clogs the pores of the skin and can be the cause of breakouts of various kinds. Pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, are all created because of the oily skin. In approaching this, a good cleanser and toner are required every day, keeping the skin as clean as possible. In some cases the excessive oils can build over time and create small cysts, painful and enlarged pockets of fluid that while not dangerous, are unattractive.

The third skin type we’re going to discuss is dry. The opposite of oily, it is because of a lack of secretion in the subcutaneous glands, sucking moisture away from the skin. Because of the problem with hydration, the skin ages faster and wrinkles quicker. With dry skin, simply moisturizing once a day isn’t going to cut it. The body itself is made of mostly water, so drinking the recommended amount of water a day or more is a positive in the treatment of dry skin. Also a good day cream and an intensive cream for night will help keep skin hydrated.

The fourth, and perhaps the most common of skin types, is combination. It’s a pretty clear cut term for the mix of both oily and dry skin. The T-zone. I’m sure you’ve all heard of it and here’s the definition. It’s that space across your forehead and down your nose to the chin that always tends to be a little more oily than the rest. The best treatment for this? Products structured specifically for combination skin, because each zone needs to be treated just as attentively but with different needs.

And last but certainly not least, we have sensitive skin. Anyone who suffers from sensitive skin this knows how difficult it is when it comes to products and even the sunlight or the weather. A damned if you do, damned if you don’t situation, the only thing you can do is protect your skin. In days of old, it was harder to find products that were free of harsher chemicals and perfumes, Today, with all the eco concerns, it’s as simple as searching for specialist skin care stores online. It’s now relatively simple to find skin care products for the five main skin types.