Know Your Skin

Before you start to even plan a beauty regimen, you first need to know what type of skin you have. Once you know that it is easier to select makeup and various beauty products that will be better for the type of skin you have. There are five different types of skin: normal, dry, greasy or oily, combination and sensitive.

Treatments for Various Skin Types

Normal

People with this type of skin have no facial problems at all. Their skin always looks fresh and attractive. This type of skin is perfectly balanced and never gets skin diseases. The skin is velvety smooth and never looks puffy or shiny. The skin has a rosy hue and a faint glow to it.

It is best to use a mild soap with soft water. If you have hard, water in your area uses a bit of borax powder. Thoroughly rinse the skin and when drying be careful not to rub the area near the eyes. You can also use rose water for cleansing your skin as well.

Dry Skin

If you have dry skin, it is very delicate and at times, you may have scales on your cheeks. Dry skin is highly sensitive to weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, etc. It\'s best not to use skin products that are perfumed based since this kind can be harmful to dry skin. Over exposure to the sun, house heat, air conditioning can also be extremely harmful to dry skin. You will also tend to get wrinkles faster than any other skin type also. You have to constantly protect dry skin since you do not have the moisture other skin type do. Even after cleansing your skin, you will notice how hard your face feels which means you much use a balancing cream and a dry skin moisturizer.

Massage and tone dry skin using small amounts of oil and moisturizer. A dry skin moisturizer gives your skin the increase of water content on the outer layer that gives it a soft feel. Cream is the best choice over lotion since it has more oil than water. Always use a nourishing cream at night before you go to bed. Do not wash often because this will remove the natural oils with the nourishing cream. Try cucumber juice for dry skin. It is a great toner and moisturizes the pores. Include more vitamins A, B, C and D.

Greasy and Oily Skin

Greasy or oily skin is thick, shiny or coarse. This type of skin has pimples or dark shadows. If you have greasy or oily skin, you should cleanse your skin frequently. Use cleansing milk or unboiled milk for washing your face at night. Drink at least eight glasses of water a day to help keep your skin clear of pimples and grease. Try not to wear make often unless there is some type of special occasion. Steam your face once a week to keep your face free of oil.

Combination Skin

If you have this type of skin, your forehead and nose are greasy. This is the T zone of the face. The rest of your face is probably either dry or normal. You need to treat the T zone with skin products for oily skin and the rest of your face if it is dry or normal with either of those skin care products. Use either a gentle soap or cleansing milk at night. Use a mix of curd and lime juice on your face and neck. Remember to remove excess oil from the T zone.

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin has a fine texture with a very rosy hue. The skin is extremely soft and prone to many allergies. Sunlight, cosmetics and strong perfume are often harmful to sensitive skin as well as some fruits and vegetables. If you have sensitive skin, use milk as a cleanser and use a moisturizer of rose water and glycerin if you do not find a cream you like. Do not use creams or lotions that have perfume or strong scents. Primrose oil and moisturizer should be used for sensitive skin because it hydrates and protects the skin.