Skin Assessment

Dry

  • Characteristics: Underproduction of sebum; can feel tight and rough.
  • Texture: May appear dull; prone to flakiness and red patches.
  • Pores: Generally small.
  • Care Tips: Use rich moisturizers, avoid hot water and harsh cleansers, and apply hydrating serums or oils.

Oily

  • Characteristics: Overproduction of sebum (oil), leading to a shiny or greasy appearance.
  • Texture: Can be thicker; prone to acne and blemishes.
  • Pores: Often enlarged.
  • Care Tips: Use oil-free and non-comedogenic products, gentle cleansers, and regular exfoliation to manage excess oil and prevent pore clogging.

Sensitive

  • Characteristics: Reacts easily to products or environmental factors, potentially causing redness, itching, burning, or dryness.
  • Texture: Can vary, but often delicate.
  • Pores: Not a distinctive feature of sensitive skin.
  • Care Tips: Use hypoallergenic and fragrance-free products, avoid harsh chemicals and exfoliants, and introduce new products slowly.

Combination

  • Characteristics: Mix of oily and dry areas; typically, the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) is oily, while cheeks are normal or dry.
  • Texture: Varies across different facial areas.
  • Pores: Larger in oily areas.
  • Care Tips: May require different products for different areas; use a gentle cleanser, a light moisturizer, and possibly more targeted treatment for the T-zone.