The Five Body Skin Types

Just like our skin on our face, we have a skin type for our bodies, and this might not necessarily be the same as what we are on our face. Read the information below to help determine which body skin type you are and look for products that match these conditions described below.

Dry Skin - skin feels tight after showering and if left un-moisturized, will easily flake and crack.
Tip: if you are exposed to air-conditioning, try keeping a bowl of water near the unit or air vent to prevent your skin from drying out.

Sensitive Skin - skin feels irritated, reactions can vary from itchy breakouts to blistering, just a genuine irritated feel to the skin.
Tip: if you are wanting to try new products and are unsure how your skin will react, patch test the product on the inside of your wrist before buying and wait 24 hours to see if the skin reacts.

Normal Skin - skin feels supple and appears smooth, with an even texture to it, giving it the right balance of moisture.
Tip: before any special occasion, treat yourself to a salon treatment, like a body wrap, to give your skin that extra glow.

Oily Skin - skin is soft and supple with large, visible pores, prone to breakouts of spots and acne, in specific areas, mainly the back and chest areas.
Tip: look for the word "non-comedogenic" on the label of products you are looking for, it means it won't clog your pores.

Combination Skin - this can be a mixture of any of the above skin types, meaning that you may have to have two types of products for different areas of your body. Normally, the majority of your skin will be one type and places like your knees and elbows will be something else.

Now that you know what your body skin type is, you can find the right products for you. This is especially relevant if you are wanting to get a sunless tan this summer. Check out more details here on how knowing your body skin type can make your fake tan look amazing.