What is your skin type?

What is your skin type category?

1. Acne Prone Skin

Whether an occasional pimple or a painful, chronic condition, acne can occur on anyone at any age. It was characterized by pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, redness,inflammation and irritation.

Is genetically determined and hormonally triggered.

· Has three primary influencing factors:

.An overabundance of surface skin cells (hyperkeratinization)

.Oil glands influenced by androgen hormones that elevate excessoil (sebum) production

.Bacteria (P-acnes bacteria) mix with sebum, which irritates thepore wall, and results in inflammation.


2. Dry or Sensetive Skin

Dry or sensitive skin requires special care and handling because it is susceptible to irritants of all kinds. It was characterized by tightness, fine lines, and sometimes, evenflakiness. Can be exacerbated by too much sun, wind or harsh soaps.Medications and poor diet may also be factors.

3. Normal or Combination

Normal skin is balanced and trouble-free. Combination skin, which is oily in the T-zone, also requires balancing. They may experience excess oiliness in the T-zone, while the cheek and eye areas are drier. Sometimes experienced occasional breakouts at T-zone area.


4. Oily Skin

Oily skin feels thicker, may have large pores, and requires care to prevent it from becoming a breeding ground for acne. An overproduction of oil (sebum) and may appear greasy, shiny, or with large pores. May have enlarged pores or be prone to blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples.

I fall into category acne prone skin. I have experienced acne problem since 20's until today. Sometimes it worst and need to take oral treatment. I will share my experienced with you in other post on treating bad acne.