Different Skin Types
Normal Skin
‘Normal’ is a term used to refer to well-balanced skin. It is neither too oily nor too dry. It doesn’t normally have a great excess of shine and it also doesn’t tend to be cracked or flaky. It has balanced sebum production and good blood circulation. Normal skin types feature small pores that are not easily visible.
Oily Skin
‘Oily’ is used to describe a skin type with heightened sebum production. It has shiny and greasy appearance, and large pores that work overtime secreting excess oil or sebum. This can be caused by genetics, diet, hormones, stress, and environment. Sebum is actually a good thing. It protects our skin against bacteria and environmental aggressors while helping keep moisture in but the problem is when our skin produces too much of it. The bigger problem is when the excess grease combines with dead skin cells, bacteria, and other irritants, it will clog pores and lead to pimples and whiteheads. That's what people with oily skin are prone to breakouts.
Dry Skin
Dry skin is flaky or scaly in texture and can feel tight throughout the day. People with dry skin types generally have almost invisible pores and may suffer from premature wrinkles and regular irritation to the skin. It produces less sebum than normal skin. This can be caused by genetics, diet, hormonal changes, and weather. Dehydration is also a leading cause of dry skin so drinking plenty of water can make a significant difference in how your skin feels and looks.
Combination Skin
Combination skin is when it’s oily on some spots particularly the T-zone and normal or dry on others.
The most important step in skincare comes in understanding your specific skin type. If you don’t know your skin type, you might be using a skincare product that shouldn’t be used by people of your skin type and it will make your skin situation worse. Not all skincare products are for all skin types. For example, there are different types of cleansers designed for specific skin types. See Different Types of Facial Cleansers