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.

Skin sensitivity can also be developed with age.

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1) the use of soap may aggravate the condition and it may become necessary to discontinue soap. Instead use a pre-wash cream.

2) Cleanse your skin with rehydrant cleansers containing aloe vera and lemon. Use moist cotton wool to wipe off creams.

3) Apply a moisturizing cream, rather than a liquid moisturizer. A honey-based cream, would help to hold moisture to the skin.

4) When goining out of doors, use a sunscreen mixed with moisturizer., to give you adequate protection against further moisture loss.

5) At night, after cleansing, massage the skin gently with a nourishing cream that is rich in Vitamins A and E.

The skin responds to the right kind of care. But it is necessary to understand the needs of your skin and give it appropriate and regular care.

--* Castor oil can work wonders for your eyes. Massage in some oil on your eyelashes and brows before you hit the sack and get those curling, dream eyelashes in months. As for the eyebrows, they will get thick and nice (avoid eyebrows in case you have bushy ones).

--* Cinnamon is not only a wonder spice it is a wonder beauty aid as well. When mixed with honey and applied on eyes, this is said to improve eyesight.

--* Powdered fenugreek and milk are said to tackle dark circles. Apply a paste of fenugreek mixed in milk on dark circles in the night. Wash off in the morning and watch dark circles vanish for good.

MAKE YOUR EYES RELAXED Here's some exercise to completely relax the eyes and the surrounding muscles

--* To rest the eyes, lift them occasionally from close work and look into the distance. Give rest to your tired eyes by applying two thin slices of cucumber as cool compress and relax as you do so.

--* Dip gauze. pads in light tea and keep on the tired eye for 15 minutes.

--* Apply gentle pressure on five points. Along the eyebrow, starting at the inner corner trace the pressure to the center of the brows and then the outer corner. The fourth point is located just beyond the outer corner of the eyes while the last point is below the eyes.

--* Splash cold water occasionally to eyes to relax them and bring back the sparkle to tired eyes.

To remove puffiness under the eyes, use raw potato paste sandwiched between two thin pieces, of (for each eye) and keep on the eyes for 20 minute. more on puffy eyes....

Don't of eye care

** Don't rub eyes frequently as this can cause an eye infection as few of us bother to wash our hands before touching our eyes.

** When you splash water do not do this furiously believing doing this will take away tiredness instead wash gently as splashing may hurtle the smallest dust particles or an allergen which may minutely damage the cornea.

** Use disposable tissues instead of handkerchiefs to wipe eyes, as they are more hygienic.

* Don't sit near than 15 feet from the television and keep your book at least two feet away for stronger eye muscles.

** Use cream based eye makeup as powdery eye shadows can enter eyes and, cause irritation. Be very gentle in case you wear lenses.

** Avoid using aerosol products like hair spray if you wear lenses.

** Don't use your mascara for more than a year.

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