How to Determine a Man's Skin Type
While many men go through their entire lives not knowing their specific skin type, it's vital that you know this information before you attempt to purchase a skin cream or a moisturizer. With all of the skin-care products available that can help you look younger and more vital, determining your skin type should be an important first step. Does this Spark an idea?
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Determine that your skin type is normal if the pores appear small and unclogged, and if very few blemishes exist. A man's skin type may also be defined as normal if it doesn't shine after it has been washed, if his complexion appears rosy as opposed to pale, and if the skin appears to be elastic.
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Identify an oily skin type by frequent blemishes, clogged or dirty pores (especially on the nose and upper cheeks), and if the skin appears excessively smooth with no wrinkles or lines. In addition, a man's skin type can be classified as oily if his skin appears to shine even after he has washed his face.
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Classify your skin as dry if you are unable to see your pores at all, or if the pores appear very small. Other signs of dry skin include fine lines and wrinkles, especially crow's feet, or if the skin appears to be thin, flaky, transparent or ashen.
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Categorize yourself as having a combination skin type if you notice that some areas are dry and others are oily. This discrepancy appears most commonly in your T-zone, which is located from your chin to the bridge of your nose and across your forehead in a T-shaped formation. Many men may have an oily T-zone, yet experience dry skin on other parts of their face and body.
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List your skin type as sensitive if your skin becomes irritated when exposed to the sun, wind, cold or when you use any sort of cosmetics. You may also determine a man's skin type to be sensitive if it often feels itchy or raw, or if normal shaving habits produce discomfort.
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Seek treatment from a dermatologist if you determine that you have a problem skin type. Acne, excessively oily skin and large, blocked pores are characteristic of a problem skin type.
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Tips & Warnings
Excessive exposure to the sun, a poor diet and the use of improper skin care products can all cause a normal skin type to turn into one of the other types.
