Achieving normal skin is the goal of every skin care
program. Yet, the only truly normal skin may be a child’s, when the skin is
soft, taut, and resilient and free of wrinkles or blemishes. After childhood,
the skin goes through many stages and changes significantly.
For “skin typing” purposes, normal skin indicates the water
and oil glands of the face are producing just the right amount to hydrate and
protect the skin.
The following characteristics define normal skin:
·Skin appears to be moist, plump and dewy.
·Pores are small to medium in size.
·Skin has few or no blemishes.
·Skin is not sun-damaged.
·Skin is of medium thickness and has an even
tone.
·Skin is soft, smooth and firm with good
elasticity.
·Skin may have some oiliness in the T- zone (the forehead, nose and chin), but unless the
oil
is excessive, the skin is still
considered normal.
