NORMAL
The oil glands produce sebum at a moderate rate and the skin is neither too oily nor too dry. Skin has a fine even texture that is both supple and smooth.

Normal skin type will benefit from regular cleansing, toning and moisturising.

DRY
The oil glands do not produce enough sebum. Skin has a dry parched appearance and a tendency to flake easily. It is also prone to wrinkles and lines.

OILY
The oil glands secrete too much sebum, making the skin surface oily. Oily skin appears shiny, often has large clogged pores and is prone to black heads, white heads, spots and pimples.

COMBINATION
Most people in our climate have combination skin, which is characterized by an oily T-zone area spanning the forehead, nose and chin; and normal or dry skin around the cheeks, eyes and mouth.

Apart from skin type, your age and lifestyle also play a part in determining the skincare regime to adopt.