How do I know if my skin is oily or dry?

skin

It is the outer layer that covers the human body and its thickness varies from one place to another in the body. The skin or skin is one of the most important organs in the human body, as it constitutes a protective shield for many diseases and external factors that may harm human health, as it works to maintain balance between inside and outside the body.

Skin types

dry skin:

 It is known as the skin that contains few percentages of fat and is usually thin and frequently flakes, which leads to its roughness and stiffness. We notice these problems in winter more than summer.

Oily skin:

This skin is shiny because of the fats in the pores that cause the formation of pimples or what is known as acne, and from differentiating between oily and dry skin, we find out their characteristics, which makes it easier for us to distinguish between them.

 Normal skin:

 It is characterized by its softness, it is between dry and oily skin, so it is considered one of the least problematic types of skin.

 Sensitive skin:

 This skin tends to dry out and is quickly inflamed, irritated and reddened by the use of cosmetics, perfumes or cleaning products.

 Combination skin:

 This type was called the compound because it combines the characteristics of oily and dry skin, where the forehead, nose and chin area are more oily than the dry sides of the face, and the oily area is very prone to pimples and blackheads as it takes the shape of the letter T.

 Skin care

 Despite the basic rules followed in skin care, each type of skin requires special care that differs from the other types. Among the most important methods of skin care:

Clean the skin on a continuous basis, and it is preferable to use medium-temperature water (lukewarm), as it helps the skin to perform its function properly.

Paying attention to proper nutrition, and it has been shown that eating vegetables and fruits and taking care of drinking water helps the skin to renew its freshness and vitality. Protecting the skin from external influences such as smoking, gases and chemicals found in many cosmetics and some types of perfumes, and it is preferable to use natural materials to take care of it.

 Use the appropriate sunscreen for your skin type to protect it from harmful UV rays.

Tips

Due to the large number of common skin problems, which is a problem that worries many girls in particular, these are some of the recommended tips:

It is recommended to use moisturizers, especially natural ones, for people with dry skin to increase its moisture and reduce dryness and flaking. It is preferable to use moisturizing oils also after bathing. It is also recommended to stay away from soaps that contain aromatic and alcoholic substances to avoid increasing dryness.

Reducing foods that increase the oiliness of the skin if the skin is oily, such as chocolate, nuts, etc., and it is recommended to use a special soap for oily skin prone to acne to clean it. Stay away from perfumed skin cleansing products in the case of sensitive skin, especially, because it is prone to irritation and redness due to aromatic substances.