Your skin is primarily, well, normal! It doesn't become excessively dry or oily, and you may have fine to medium sized pores. You are lucky! All you need to do is maintain your complexion throughout the changing seasons. You may also want to concentrate on exfoliation and feeding your skin extra nutrients. It won't take much to give you an extra glow.
Oily or Combination skin
You may have larger pores, especially around your nose, chin and forehead. You skin is more prone to acne and blackheads and, strangely enough, your skin may be oily in response to excessive cleansing (your sebaceous (oil) glands are working overtime to compensate for oil lost in the cleansing process). It could also be genetics or your diet. The plus side is that oily skin tends to maintain a youthful appearance and be less prone wrinkles. Yay! If you get pimples either it is hormonal, stress, OR a result of not cleansing properly (this doesn't mean you have to cleanse more, just properly). Diet is a key factor here, and also finding a cleanser that cleanses without stripping your skin of it's natural oils. Toning and gently regular exfoliation will also help with blackheads.
Dry skin
Your may have fine, delicate skin with perhaps a papery appearance. As we get older our skin tends to dry out more as well. This results in skin that is prone to looking drawn or tired, and having deeper wrinkles. A bonus is that when your skin is in a healthy state it looks gorgeous, with very fine pores and great clarity. Sun protection is also a very important factor with your skin, as genetically finer skin tends to freckle and get sunspots more readily. Adding more good oils to your diet (good sources included oily fish, flaxseed oil, avocados and nuts) will help, along with hydrating serums (rosehip oil is great) and facial spritzes throughout the day to refresh, relax, and rehydrate.
Sensitive or Fragile skin - normal, oily or dry
It's a myth that dry skin is the only skin that can be sensitive. Oily skin can be as well, and it is becoming more common to find people with skin sensitivites. This may be due to the food we eat, or over exposure to chemicals and pollutants that render your skin sensitive. With synthetic cleansers you may feel your skin tingle, or itch, or your may notice it redden or perhaps go blotchy. These are all signs of sensitivities and, even if you have acne, the simpler your routine the better. And PLEASE stay away from synthetic skin care. Even if it is labeled for sensitive skin, it usually does more harm than good over the long term!
For those with dermatitis, psoriasis, or roscacea, your skin is extremely fragile and only suited to skin care labeled as such. Remember, though, that just because it is natural doesn't mean it isn't harmful! Some essential oils can cause sensitivites (like citrus oils, or tea tree) so only use products specifically for your skin type.
