NORMAL SKIN This skin is neither too dry nor too oily. It has regular texture, no imperfections and a clean, soft appearance, and does not need special care. SENSITIVE SKIN Sensitive skin is more prone to react to stimuli to which normal skin has no reaction. It is a fragile skin, usually accompanied by feelings of discomfort, such as heat, tightness, redness or itching. This type of skin loses its barrier (or...

Your skin type matters You may suspect you have dry, oily, or sensitive skin, but do you really know your skin type? Knowing your true skin type can help the next time you’re in the cosmetics aisle. In fact, using the wrong products — or even popularized Internet hacks — for your skin type could worsen acne, dryness, or other skin problems. Read on to learn: how to build your...

1. Wash your face regularly with a gentle facial cleanser. Washing your face is the first step to getting a glowing complexion. Washing twice a day with a gentle cleanser will help remove impurities and free radicals from the skin, helping dull skin look vibrant. 2. Exfoliate a couple of times a week at most. A face scrub will help remove dead skin cells and residue buildup that can clog the skin's pores. Likewise, a chemical...