Understanding and Caring for Different Skin Types

It is natural that over the years the skin undergoes some changes and loses its elasticity, firmness and smoothness. It is also possible that this happens to a young person if they do not provide their skin with the care it needs.

If you can't identify your type of skinIt is important that you go to a dermatologist, who will advise you and indicate the most appropriate products for you.

But skin care is not only related to the type of skin we have and the creams we use. Let's know which types of skin are the most common.

Skin types

• Dry Skin

Dull and rough looking skin with a tendency to flake. It tends to wrinkle more easily than oily skin.

The sun, air and pollution contribute to these effects. Dry skin is the one that needs the most care. In the morning it would be necessary to treat this skin with a moisturizing cream as well as a nourishing cream at night.

• Sensitive skin

This skin is delicate, slightly dry, easily irritated and prone to allergic reactions from cosmetics, perfumes or detergents. Atmospheric and climatic changes and inappropriate cosmetics can cause irritation, leaving the skin reddish and sometimes with visible blood vessels.

• Normal skin

This skin has a smooth texture, it does not have blackheads or open pores. It does not present greasy or dry areas. People with this type of skin only need a basic beauty regimen to maintain the natural balance. But without taking care of your skin and without proper nutrition, the beauty of this skin does not last for a long time.

• Mixed skin

Since in this type of skin there is a dry area and a rather oily area, it is necessary to carry out a care routine that takes into account both aspects: hydrate the dry area and reduce sebaceous secretion in the oily area.

• Oily skin

This skin is characterized by an overproduction of sebum and oils which results in pimples, open pores, blackheads and pimples. Oily skin is especially common during adolescence when hormonal changes promote this overproduction.

The advantage of this skin is that it stays young for longer.

This skin requires special care with cleansers, lotions and creams adapted to this type of skin and that prevent the accumulation of impurities.