Skin Types
Dry Skin
Dry skin will have tiny pores all over the entire face and may appear smooth in texture.
Dry skin underproduces oil.
Characteristics of dry skin:
Matte looking
Maybe flakey
Maybe itchy
Could become irritated or pink from dryness.
Constant year-round and may become worse in cold weather.
Likely dry all over - face, scalp, and body
To learn about the differences between dry and dehydrated skin, check out this blog post.
Here are some of my favorite dry skin products
Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is a genetic predisposition.
Characteristics of sensitive skin:
Redness
Dry patches
Easily irritated by-products
Skin is thinner so blood vessels are closer to the surface of the skin, hence the appearance of redness.
The skin's lipid barrier isn't at an optimal function & isn't as protective as it should be allowing irritants, bacteria & allergens to penetrate the skin easier.
This includes the face and body
To learn about the differences between sensitive and sensitized skin, check out this blog post.
Here are some of my favorite sensitive skin products
Normal Skin
Normal skin is by far the rarest skin type.
It is considered to have the ideal balance of oil production. "Not too dry, not too oily."
This skin type may have a few enlarged pores but overall smaller pores, and even tone and smooth to the touch.
A normal skin type can typically tolerate an array of skincare products without being too bothered.
Here are some of my favorite normal skin products
Combination Skin
Areas of both dry and oily.
Pores can be larger and produce more oil on certain areas of the face:
The chin
The forehead & nose which is commonly referred to as the "T-zone."
Typically shiny/oily in those areas by the end of the day.
The cheeks tend to be dry.
Can range from "dry-combination" to "oily-combination."
Prone to fluctuate dry and oily depending on the weather and seasons.
Here are some of my favorite combination skin products
Oily Skin
Oily skin tends to have larger pores throughout the entire face including the cheek area.
May have an "orange peel" appearance.
This skin type can look coarse or "thick" and tends to become easily congested & have excess oil or “shine.”
Blackheads and/or some acne and congestion are common with oily skin.
Often will become shiny shortly after cleansing.
Here are some of my favorite oily skin products
