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03-09-2020
Column: Beauty and Wellness - THE SECRET TO RADIANT SKIN
Column: Beauty and Wellness - THE SECRET TO RADIANT SKIN
Genes, diet, stress level, hormonal fluctuations, medication and even your skincare regimen all determine how much oil your skin produces and you may find your skin type changes frequently going from dry to oily to normal – all in the course of a matter of months. This is normal.
Here are the five different skin types and their tell-tale characteristics.
OILY SKIN
Oily skin is shiny skin, especially in the T-zone (from the forehead, down the nose to the chin). You may have enlarged pores, and you may be prone to blackheads and breakouts due to the over production of the sebaceous (oil-producing) glands. The good thing about oily skin is it ages better than dry skin because the oils keep the skin plump, allowing fewer wrinkles to form. To take care of your skin, wash with a cleanser formulated for oily skin twice a day. Exfoliate twice weekly with a gentle scrub and use oil-free moisturisers.
COMBINATION/NORMAL SKIN
Most people have combination, or ‘normal’ skin. Combination skin means you may have a slight

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