Knowing the different skin types, and which one you have, is the first step toward choosing a skin routine that makes you look and feel your very best. This article helps you to determine what skin type you have and its optimal care. 
Knowing the different skin types, and which one you have, is the first step toward choosing a skin routine that makes you look and feel your very best.
The way your skin behaves and reacts determines the type of skin you have. Basic skin types include oily, dry, combination, normal, and sensitive. The skin on your face is the best guide to classifying your skin type.
Skin is made up of many layers of epithelial tissue protecting the internal organs and muscles. The skin is the largest organ of the integument system. There are many skin types.
Just like the skin on our face, we have a skin type for our bodies, and this might not necessarily be the same as what we have on our face. Read the information below to help determine which body skin type you have and look for products that match these conditions.
Dry Skin Skin feels tight after showering and if left un-moisturized, will easily flake and crack.
Tip: If you are exposed to air-conditioning, try keeping a bowl of water near the unit or air vent to prevent your skin from drying out.
Sensitive Skin Skin feels irritated; reactions can vary from itchy breakouts to blistering, just a genuine irritated feel to the skin.
Tip: If you are wanting to try new products and are unsure how your skin will react, patch test the product on the inside of your wrist before buying and wait 24 hours to see if the skin reacts.
Normal Skin Skin feels supple and appears smooth, with an even texture to it, giving it the right balance of moisture.
Tip: Before any special occasion, treat yourself to a salon treatment, like a body wrap, to give your skin that extra glow.
Oily Skin Skin is soft and supple with large, visible pores, prone to breakouts of spots and acne, in specific areas, mainly the back and chest areas.
Tip: Look for the word ‘non-comedogenic’ on the label of products you are looking for. That means it will not clog your pores.
Combination Skin This can be a mixture of any of the above skin types, meaning that you may need two types of products for different areas of your body.
Tip: Normally, the majority of your skin will be one type and places like your knees and elbows will be something else.
