???? well... my skin is either too oily or dry??? how am to knw my skin type??? help?

Answer 1

You probably have what is known as combination skin. Oily on your forehead and beside your nose. Dry on your cheeks. There are products out there for combination skin like Oil of Olay that work great. Oil of Olay is light and greasless for oily skin and moisturizes deeply for the dry. I have used it for years and I am now 45 and I don't have any wrinkles.

Answer 2

This is normal. You have a T-zone. May I suggest Arbonne's NutriMinC Re9 line? It's made with nanosphere technology and is specifically formulated to meet the needs of people with different skin types (including combination skin). It acts like a computer chip and reads your skin applying the right amount of moisture, vitamins, and minerals where your skin needs it most. What many people aren't aware of is most soaps and cleansers on the market contain mineral oil, the molecular structure of which is too large to penetrate into the pores of our skin so it sits on the top layer like saran wrap. These give a temporary feeling of softness and have little to no benefit. They also contain harmful ingredients such as alcohol, wax, dyes, chemicals, fragrances, etc which strip your skins acid mantel (its protective layer) and causes irritation, dryness, skin problems. Arbonne is a Swiss company that is regulated by the FDA and formulates their products without the ingredients listed above. Their products are botanically based and beneficial for all skin types. The right skin care regimen with natural and beneficial products will help you. I would be happy to send you a free sample if you're open to giving it a try.

Answer 3

Your best bet is to contact a school of spa in your area or go to a spa to see a licensed esthetician. Estheticians (AKA skin therapists) analyze your skin with a magnifying lamp and Wood's lamp to "figure out" your skin type and what product treatment to use. Yes, this may be costly but a school is cheaper. If you see a licensed esthetician a treatment program will be recommended. You can take this knowledge and seek treatment from the esthetician or take it with you and try to find something over-the-counter, such as at Wal-Mart, or Mary Kay, etc. You may be too oily and too dry because of the products you use to cleanse your face, such as what soap you use. Soap, even beauty bars, are too harsh for your face and "mess with" the skin's natural pH.

Answer 4

If I was a betting man, I would have to say your skin is normal and healthly. Continue to keep a well balanced diet and watch the weather because it will affect your skin dramatically.

Answer 5

An experienced beautician doing good practice in your neighborhood should be able to give the proper advise.

Answer 6

aw geez!