Skin Types

Question 1

Normal Skin Type

Answer 1

• pore size is small/medium
• good moisture content
• skin texture is smooth and even, not too thick or too thin
• healthy skin colour
• skin elasticity is good
• skin feels firm to touch
• skin pigmentation is even-coloured
• skin is usually free from blemishes

Question 2

Dry Skin Type

Answer 2

• pores are small/tight
• moisture content is poor
• skin texture is coarse and thin, with patches of visibly flaking skin
• tendency towards sensitivity
• premature ageing is common, resulting in fine lines and deeper wrinkles
• skin pigmentation likely to be uneven
• milia are often found around the cheek and eye area

Question 3

Oily Skin Type

Answer 3

• pores are enlarged
• moisture content is high
• skin is coarse and thick
• skin is sallow in colour
• sluggish lymph and blood circulation
• skin tone is good
• skin is prone to shininess
• uneven pigmentation
• comedones, pustules, papilla, milia or sebaceous cysts may be present