The major kinds of facial skin types can be categorized as follows:

Skin Type - Oily Skin

skin have a tendency to look dull and greasy thus they attract a lot of dirt and impurities which then clogs the skin pores.The pores of the skin are generally large and visible with a coarse or thick texture. The skin feels oily to the touch and tends to be more prone to acne.
These type of skin needs thorough cleansing routine to unclog blocked pores. You must use beauty products made from vitamin C to have a sparkling skin.

Skin Type - Dry Skin

Dry skin are usually flaky and dull looking around the eyes and checks. The pores are generally fine with a papery thin texture that feels dry to the touch.
They needs constant moisturising. You must avoid use of soaps as it will further dries your skin.

Skin Type - Normal Skin

The pores are visible but not large. The texture is neither fine or thick and it neither feels dry or oily to the touch.

This type of skin is very rare. It is one of the best types which retains freshness, attraction and flush for long. It requires very light make-up. Face should be washed with soft water. If the usual tap water in your area is hard, soften it by adding a little 'borax powder' to it. In order to keep up the glow of your skin, it is imperative to wipe off your make-up before going to bed with a good cleansing cream. Do not use makeup at least once a. week so as to let your skin breathe fresh air.

Skin Type - combination skin Many persons have combination skin type. This means most areas are normal while some areas are oily This type of skin is usually oily on the nose and forehead and dry around the eyes and cheeks.

Face packs for different skin types:

A face pack not only cleanses your skin and pores but it also helps to maintain the tautness of your skin and its balance. Here are some face packs for different skin types. Choose the pack that's just right for you.

Oily skin pack:

Mash six strawberries with a teaspoon of Brandy, two spoons of breadcrumbs, two spoons of fuller's earth and a few drops of rose water. Mix well and apply a thick layer on the face and neck and leave on for 20 minutes. Since strawberries have Vitamin C and a certain acidic properties they leave the skin sparkling clean. Breadcrumbs help to exfoliate dead skin while fuller's earth will tighten the pores and brandy would help to add some glow.

Dry skin pack:

Wash your face with milk and oatmeal instead of soap as milk nourishes the skin while oatmeal acts like an exfoliater while soap dries of the skin further. For extra moisturizing, make a pack with a mixture of 10 almonds, two spoons oatmeal, four tablespoons of full cream milk, two spoons china clay, juice of half a lemon, and one mashed avocado. Apply on face and leave it for 20 minutes. Dampen cotton wool with cold milk and wipe it off. Splash your face with cold water and apply a light moisturizer.

Combination pack:.

Cleanse the center zone with an astringent while dab the rest of the face with cold milk. Apply a pack made of half a cup of powered, dry peas, mixed with three spoons of curd, juice of one lemon and half a cup of papaya pulp. Apply it for 20 minutes and wash your face with ice- cold water. Better still rub an ice cube dipped in rose water over the T-Zone. It prevents enlarged pores and blackheads.

What to do about oily skin

If you have oily skin and you'd like to do something about this condition, here are some good tips for you:

Cleanse only two or three times at the very most with a product made for your skin type. Washing more often will only strip the skin of oil which simply stimulates the oil glands to replace it. Rinse thoroughly and then finish off with a toner/astringent on the oily areas of your skin. The astringent can be used throughout the day to help control the excess oil that appears.

FACE PACKS FOR OILY SKIN

Pack #1. You will need:
1 egg white
6 drops witch hazel
6 drops lemon juice
Whisk the egg white until it's stiff, and then add the remaining ingredients. Gently apply the mixture to your face, avoiding your eyes. Leave to dry for 15 minutes or so. Rinse well with warm water.

Pack #2. Mash six strawberries with a teaspoon of Brandy, two spoons of breadcrumbs, two spoons of fuller's earth and a few drops of rose water. Mix well and apply a thick layer on the face and neck and leave on for 20 minutes.

Pack #3. Tomato Mask: For oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.

Face Masks and Recipe for DULL COMPLEXTION?

Mix yeast and 1/2 tsp each tomato puree and honey. Apply on the face for a glowing look. Rinse well with warm water.

FACE PACKS FOR DRY SKIN

Pack #1. make a mixture of 10 almonds, two spoons oatmeal, four tablespoons of full cream milk, two spoons china clay, juice of half a lemon, and one mashed avocado. Apply on face and leave it for 20 minutes. Dampen cotton wool with cold milk and wipe it off. Splash your face with cold water and apply a light moisturizer.

FACE PACKS FOR COMBINATION SKIN

Pack #1. Lettuce leaves are best home remedies for normal skin. Dip two large lettuce leaves in olive oil and sprinkle on them a few drops of lemon juice. Place them on both sides of your face, and then cover them with a paper towel dipped in mineral water. Wipe your face with a cotton ball soaked in warm milk, then rinse with boiled warm water.

Homemade RECIPIES FOR ACNE REMOVAL

#1. Apply a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves over the face every night for 10-15 minutes and washed with warm water. This will prevent acne, pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles.

#2. Place strawberry leaves on the acne, the alkalinity helps to reduce the swelling.

#3. Extract juice of one lemon and mix with equal quantity of rose water. Apply this mixture on the face and let it stay for about half an hour. Wash the face with fresh water. About 15 days application helps cure acne, pimples and reduces blemishes and scars.

FIRMING FACE MASKS and Recipes

#1. Whisk together 1 tablespoon honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon glycerin and enough flour to form a paste. (Approximately ¼ cup). Smooth over face and throat. Leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

#2. BANANA MASK. Mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and hair. This is such a great firming mask that aging movie stars have been known to put it in the cups of their bras to make their breasts "perky."