Quiz: What's Your Skin Type?

Love (SO) · Post by **Love (SO)** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 9:37 am

I hope this link can help some of you figure out which skin type you have; which is important when choosing any skin care and makeup.

http://www.lifetimetv.com/extra/solutio ... ntype.html

I am Mostly B's: Balanced Act
Lucky you! Your skin is neither too oily nor too dry, although it may go in either direction when the weather changes. That doesn't mean that it doesn't need special care--normal skin quickly becomes too slick or too dry when you treat it with the wrong products, warns Dr. Davis.

Skin RX: The most damaging thing with women with normal skin is try and "fix" it. This means picking at blemishes, getting too many facials and using harsh scrubs and exfoliaters, according to Dr. Davis; this can cause irritation and breakouts. "Your skin-care routine should be simple: wash with a gentle cleanser and use an oil-free moisturizer when your skin feels dry." You should also avoid antibacterial products, because they can strip skin of its natural moisturizers.

Wendy Seymone · Post by **Wendy Seymone** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 10:58 am

Thanks for the link Love... I am also a "Mostly B's : Balanced Act"

Hugs and Kisses,
Wendy

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Sun Aug 22, 2004 5:53 pm

Virginia made a "balancing act" Just geneitics I guess. I will reiterate what one of the girls said about skin treatments. That men's skin treatment and women's skin tretaments are worlds apart. Men generally don't care, slap on some kind of lotion and out the door! Women, on the other hand are well aware of what they put on their face and are even more aware of the results and if the product does not meet their expectations it is either trashed or never bought again. The cosmetic manufactures know this and attempt to make a much better, competitvely priced functional product for women.
Love,
Virginia

Cindy Barnes · Post by **Cindy Barnes** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 2:24 pm

Love,
Thanks for sharing that ! Im also mostly B's
I think Im trying everything in the skin care isle,, one at a time

Cindy

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 9:27 pm

Thanks for this link!! I've got the combination skin syndrome kicking in here...

A Mix of A's, B's and C's: A Complicated Complexion
You're oily in some places and dry in others — what gives? According to Davis, you've got combination skin, which means that the top layer of your skin produces too much oil in some areas but can't seem to retain it in others. Typically, women with combination skin tend to be oily on their forehead and chin (aka the T-zone), but dry around their nose and cheeks.

Skin RX: Clean your face with a mild cleanser (avoid products with drying agents such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid) in the morning and before you go to bed. Then, use an alcohol-free toner only on areas that are oily, and finish up by covering your entire face with a light, oil-free moisturizer that contains an SPF of 10 or higher. If your dry areas are still bothering you, use a thicker moisturizer on those spots, but avoid using it on the rest of your face.

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Wed Aug 25, 2004 7:20 am

Hi Love,

Great link!

I was the Balanced Act too. I wonder if it would have changed if I do have PMS though.

Thanks Love!!!

Beauty