Just because a person is a celebrity, doesn't mean that they automatically have great skin. They have all of the same problems as we do, and they have to treat their skin in all the same ways that we do.

One of the first steps into getting good skin care is to identify your skin type.

You will notice a fair bit of difference in your skin when you start to understand it further, as then you can also buy make-up suited to your skin, and your make-up will start to sit better, not be as shiny or dull, not look as dry or shiny. Understanding your skin, will improve everything. Kind of like understanding your best friend, so then you can help her/him.

The first thing to do is to study your skin in Artificial and Natural light. You need to look for things like dry skin, pores, breakouts, and redness. Make a note of where these are so it’s easier to figure out your skin type.

Normal Skin

It’s okay if you have little to none of these things. It just means that you may have normal skin. Normal skin tends to have an even skin tone, rarely or never suffer breakouts, feel soft and supple, almost never react to skincare products, and no enlarged pores.

Management of Normal Skin

If you have this type of skin, then you are pretty lucky! But just remember that you still will have those days when you get a bit of a dry area, or the odd pimple. So it’s good to keep up with a good face routine. Anything really goes with Normal Skin. You can head to your local make-up bar or day spa to get a nice routine. Just always remember to be sun smart as well. Cosmetics like tinted moisturizers will work great on your skin, and even better with SPF 15+

Oily Skin

You may of noticed a lot of areas on your skin that are intensely shiny, or even when your skin feels greasy even after washing several times. Your skin will be prone to breakouts and blackheads and have visible open pores. This is when your skin produced oil called sebum, and well... it produces a heck of a lot of it! Resulting in those nasty pimples!

Management of Oily Skin

It is important to keep your skin feeling hydrated! This is because if the skin is deprived of hydration, then it will try to produce further sebum to protect the skin. Use a water based Moisturizer or ones that are formulated for Oily Skin to help this. It is important to avoid oil stripping products. They will have high alcohol content. These make the skin feel fresh in the short term, but will make the problem worse in the long term. And also try to not over-wash the skin too much as this will stimulate the skin to produce extra sebum!

Product I Recommend for Oily Skin

Matifying Primer, Products with Silica, as this will absorb oil. Look for it in Foundations, Primers and Powders, Mineral Powder Foundations, Oil-Free Make-up and moisturizers

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin will tend to feel itchy or bumpy, look flaky or red, flare up when you use products containing allergens such as fragrance or lanolin and burn easily in the sun.

Management for Sensitive Skin
Use hypoallergenic skincare that is specially formulated for sensitive skin, avoid harsh products that contain Alcohols and Perfumes. Choose soothing agents like Aloe Vera and Camonmile. Don't use harsh exfoliants, like beaded formula's. Try organic products or mineral/natural ranges. (trick is to ask for testers. Trial before buy as your skin may hate it!)

Products I recommend

Stick to brands such as Lancôme and Estee Lauder as they make fragrance free products. Also products with mineral/natural ingredients. Like Nude By Nature.

Dry Skin

It is obvious when the skin is dry as it will begin to look flaky and dull. You will feel tightness, especially after washing, and have a zombie like look, noticeable around the eye area.

Management for Dry Skin

The key is to hydrate the skin. Drink more water throughout the day, and use products with a high water content. Also to keep touching up throughout the day with a water-based moisturizer as a barrier against moisture loss!

Products I recommend

Creme Blush instead of powders, Tinted Moisturizers, and Oil-Based Products. Steer clear of powders and heavy cosmetics as they will draw attention to dry areas and fine lines.

Combination Skin

Don't panic if you aren't entirely one for the things about. You may have oily and dry skin, or oily and sensitive skin. It can vary, and different area's of the face may need different attention.

Skin can act differently in different area's. One of the most common for of Combination Skin is an oily T-Zone and Dry everywhere else. For me I have a dry forehead, sides of the nose and chin. When it comes to combination skin, the key is to treat different area's differently. Use different skin care products on different areas. You may have a few extra bottles of skin care on the counter, but you will have better results if you treat the areas separately.