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CHARACTERISTICS OF DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES
Although it is difficult to draw a clear line between different skin types, we have guidelines for four main groups.
Another thing, we need to connect the type with the current condition of the skin, which can be directly related to its treatment, i.e. the choice of cosmetics you use or the influence of so-called external factors.
In the cosmetic world, there is generally a dry, oily, combination and sensitive skin type. While the skin condition is characterized by phenomena such as spots, acne, wrinkles or dehydration.
Characteristics of different skin types
1. Oily facial skin; Oily skin is caused by excessive secretion of sebum from the sebaceous glands. I would like to emphasize that sebum is necessary for the skin, since it protects it and prevents dehydration, but in excessive quantities it can lead to clogged pores and the appearance of acne, blackheads, etc.
2. Dry facial skin; Lack of sebum is one of the possible causes of dry skin, which is characterized by redness, itching, burning and peeling of the skin. Due to the lack of sebum, water evaporation from the epidermis increases, and if the skin is not properly cared for, it usually remains dehydrated.
3. Sensitive or resistant skin; Sensitive skin is characterized by a weak barrier to external influences, which leads to frequent inflammatory reactions, in the form of acne, rosacea, burning and contact dermatitis. Unlike sensitive skin, resistant skin has a coarser and thicker stratum corneum that protects it from external influences. When caring for this skin type, it should be borne in mind that its structure, although useful in defending against external factors, prevents “weaker” cosmetic preparations from penetrating the skin, thus rendering them useless.
4. Mixed skin type; Most often, it is a combination of a certain current condition and its innate tendency, which becomes increasingly prominent as the skin “ages” or is a consequence of certain hormonal conditions, such as pregnancy. Skin changes such as spots, wrinkles, loss of elasticity or the appearance of pimples are clearly expressed external appearance of the skin, which can usually be successfully solved by choosing the right cosmetics.
The shortest advice I can give you is to consciously notice the changes and sensations on the skin, which will lead to solving the riddle of skin type. If you are still in doubt, it would be best to seek professional help and have a detailed skin analysis. The good news is that there are multi-purpose products that have many beneficial properties. Nature has taken care to create just such luxurious molecules, which require us to be gentle and regular in care, and give long-lasting results with simultaneous action on several different skin conditions.
Enjoy your piece of nature! 🤎
