Saturday, December 04, 2010

Skin Type

What would you answer if you were faced with the question: "What is the largest organ in the human body?" You might be surprised to know that it is our skin. And it's even more interesting to know that there are several skin types:

Normal Skin is distinguished by even skin tone with small or medium pores. It is elastic with soft, smooth texture. Not so many people have normal skin but good and constant skin care can help your skin look healthier. Almost all people can make their skin look normal!

Dry Skin шs a very sensitive type of skin. It can crack, peel, and get irritated and inflamed, especially if the weather is hot or cold or after a shower or a bath. It is characterized by small pores, may become itchy. It may look much older than other types of skin as wrinkles appear earlier due to its dryness.

In many cases dryness is determined by genetic factors and is passed on from parents to their descendants. Some people have dry skin all year-round while others only during cold and dry seasons. The aging process makes dry skin look much older than other skin types.

Combination skin. Most people have a combination skin type: oily forehead, nose, and chin (so called T-zone) and dry areas around the eyes and neck. Acne are usually more active in oily areas.

Sensitive Skin Environmental factors affect sensitive skin most of all. People with sensitive skin should be careful in the sun as sensitive skin may easily get burnt. Moreover, sensitive skin often reacts to cosmetics and cleaning agents. People are likely to have rashes and itchy sensations. This skin type cause many problems.

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