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How to determine your skin type and define its characteristics:

LOOK at your facial skin in a mirror and answer these questions:

Is your skin clear and soft with a good color?	___
Does it have enlarged pores?	___
Are there signs of flakiness or dryness?	___
Are there signs of oiliness on the nose, chin or forehead (T-zone)?	___

If the answer is "yes" to the first question and "no" to the others, your skin is NORMAL.

Do you have a continuous shine on your T-zone?	___
Have you a tendency to get blackheads?	___
Does your skin seem to get dirty fast?	___
Does the texture of your skin seem coarse--not smooth and even?	___

If you answered "yes" to all the questions, your skin is OILY.

Does your skin feel tight when washed with soap?	___
Do you have flaky areas, especially around the nose?	___
Does your skin chap easily in winter?	___
Does your skin burn easily in the summer?	___

If you answered "yes to these questions, your skin is DRY.

Is your skin dry and flaky in some areas?	___
Is your skin oily and shiny in other areas?	___

If you answered "yes" to both of these questions, you have COMBINATION skin.

Is your skin sensitive to creams and lotions?	___
Do you get red spots on your neck when you rub it?	___
Is your skin allergic to many substances?	___

If the answer is "yes" to all these questions, you have SENSITIVE skin.

My Skin Type is:	Normal	Oily	Dry	Combination	Sensitive
I have problems with:	Blemishes	Blackheads	Enlarged Pores	Freckles

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