Skin Types
There are many, more complex skin types, but these are the five most common! (American Academy of Dermatology)
Oily
Oily skin tends to produce an excess of sebum that causes the skin to look shiny and feel greasy (more throughout the T-zone). According to the American Academy of Dermatology, people with oily skin tend to have less wrinkles, but are more prone to large pores, blackheads and acne blemishes. Tips to help treat oil in your skin: Still moisturize, but look for an oil free moisturizer!
Normal
This type of skin is balanced, neither too dry or too oily. Normal skin is not to prone to breakouts or feeling tight or oily. The skin tends to have smaller pores, a smooth skin texture and are less prone to blemishes. However, this skin type still requires proper skin care! Ensure that the skins hydration is maintained by locking in moisture!
Sensitive Skin
This skin is often called a skin type, but someone can have oily sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, etc. If you have sensitive skin, you may react to certain products by having pimple breakouts, the skin appearing red, dry, burning or itching. If you have sensitive skin, it is best to see what products work for you, avoiding those that don’t
Dry
Dry skin produces less natural oils that the other skin types. Can tend to appear dull and turn rough, flaky or even scaly, feel tight and look dehydrated. A few tips to try and help your skin retain moisture: use a hydrating moisturizer, drink water and try to moisturize shortly after your face is wet.
Combination Skin
This skin type includes both dry and oily skin. The T-zone is usually oily and the cheeks are dry or normal. The skin type varies throughout the year due to weather and also hormonal factors. Make sure you are cleaning and hydrating your skin.
T-Zones
Watch this short video to understand T-Zones!
Sources: Cerave.com