What’s the difference between dry, oily and sensitive skin? Might you have them all?
When it comes to skin types, there are differences and sometimes combinations that can confuse even the best of us. In choosing natural care products, it is good to know which ones will best suit your skin’s needs.
Dry skin is dull, flaky and can easily itch. Tell tale signs are rough, “whitish-looking,” and even cracking skin. Think desert. Dry skin is caused by a lack of oil productions from the glands. Environmental factors like wind and excess sun can rob skin of its natural oils. Dry skin is most prevalent on knees, elbows and especially feet around the soles. For fixing this problem you need to use only dry skin moisturizer and dry skin lotion, and make sure that you do not purchase an oily skin treatment by mistake.
Oily skin is easy to spot. Usually, there is a sheen or shininess to the area accompanied by a “greasy” feel. Oily skin is caused by an overproduction of sebum from the skin and is usually prone to acne. Oily skin tends to become oilier in the summer because of the heat and humidity, and then is when you feel the need for an oily skin treatment. The “T” zone or forehead and down the nose to the chin is most prone to be oily.
Sensitive skin is not a skin type as it is more of a skin condition. Environmental factors such as weather and certain products can cause a reaction or sensitivity. The face and hands are said to be the most sensitive to most people.
Yes, there is a possibility a person may have dry, oily and sensitive skin at the same time. In such cases you need to use a product that combines all the benefits of oily skin treatment and dry skin lotion. Finding the root cause, whether it be environmental, chemical or dietary will be key.
| Published on July 15th, 2009 | | Posted by Daisy Ma |
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