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.

Vitamin A: Vitamin A is known to be a remarkable anti-wrinkling agent. It helps in making the skin smooth and silky and also protects your skin from various types of skin infection and diseases. You can get vitamin A from foods like vegetables - in particular, in carrots, tomato, cabbage, fruits, vegetable oil, cord liver oil, egg, liver, butter and milk. Benifits:

1. strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and prevents acnes. Recommended dosage to fight acne: 10,000 IU.
2. helps reduce sebum production.
3. essential for the maintenance and repair of the tissue which the skin and mucous membranes are made of.
4. powerful antioxidant to flush out free radicals and toxins from your body which improves wrinkling and fine lines.
   

Vitamin B complex: are important for good circulation. If you ensure that you have enough vitamin B and C, you’ll have a pimpled free, oil-free beautiful skin. You can get these vitamins from eating foods like fruit, vegetables, cereals, eggs, milk and bread. Yeast, green vegetables, Banana, wheat germ and milk, egg, fish, mutton, pork are main source of Vitamin B.

1. help to maintain healthy skin tone - also helpful in relieving anxiety and stress.
2. Fights acne.
3. vital for healthy skin by improving circulation and metabolism. important in the functioning of your immune system and your antibody production.

Vitamin C: Helps to fight bacteria and virus. Orange, lemon, mango, apples, guava, carrot, cabbage, are the rich source of Vitamin C. Benifits

1. acts as an antioxidant and is considered vital in wound healing because it aids in stabilizing collagen.
2. essential to maintain your good look and prevents the appearance of "broken blood vessels".
3. When applied topically, vitamin C can reduce fine lines and wrinkles and may lessen the severity of sunburns.

Vitamin E:Benifits

1. another antioxidant that may have anti-inflammatory effects on the skin.
2. When applied topically, vitamin E has been known to improve moisturization, softness and smoothness and also provide modest photoprotection.