Skin Types
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Oily/Acne Skin
Oily skin is characterised by:
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enlarged, clearly visible pores
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a glossy shine
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thicker, pale skin: blood vessels may not be visible
Oily skin is prone to comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and to the varying forms of acne.This over production is known as seborrhea.
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Dry Skin
Dry’ is used to describe a skin type that produces less sebum than normal skin. As a result of the lack of sebum, dry skin lacks the lipids that it needs to retain moisture and build a protective shield against external influences. Dry skin ranges from drier than normal, through very dry skin to extremely dry skin.
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Combination Skin
An oily T-Zone (forehead, nose and chin) and dryer cheeks indicate the so-called combination skin.
In combination skin the skin types vary in the T-zone and the cheeks. The so-called T-zone can differ substantially – from a very slim zone to an extended area. Example: an oily T-zone (forehead, chin and nose) ,enlarged pores, and normal to dry cheeks
