Normal Skin

It is a smooth textured and evenly toned with tiny pores.
This skin type has a balanced oil and water content. Feels smooth and velvety. The colour of the skin glows below the translucent surface. This skin type definitely needs care if it is to last.
What you need to follow as a rule is regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing.
 

 Oily Skin

This type of skin has over reactive sebaceous (oil-producing) glands, which makes the face shiny especially down the central panel-your nose, forehead and chin. The pores of this skin type are enlarged making it prone to black-head, pimple and Acne.
Oily skin needs special cleansing to keep the pores unclogged. Women with oily skin need to adopt a daily proper method of cleansing to prevent accumulation of dirt on the skin surface.

 Dry Skin

This type of skin lacks both sebum and moisture. It looks fine textured, transparent, patchy and fragile. This type of skin flakes and chaps easily compared to other skin types. Tiny expression lines may be obvious. Signs of dry skin includes: flaky patches that disappear with regular moisturizing, finely textured with non-visible pores, and tiny expression lines that do not disappear.
To prevent further drying up of the skin what is needed is a good healthy balanced diet, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, 7-8 glasses of water, eight hours of sleep, exercise in fresh air and daily beauty regime. Avoid harsh soaps to prevent loss of natural oils and exposure to sun and air-conditioners which rob the water content of the skin.

 Combination Skin

It is very common and requires separate treatment for each area. It is oily down the central panel and dry on the cheeks. The forehead, nose and chin need extra attention as they may be prone to clusters of blackheads and enlarged pores.
Remember that oil is not moisture and regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing must be done with the area being dealt in mind. Clean and tone up the oily patch and moisturize the dry patch with extra care.

 Sensitive Skin

This type of skin reacts externally and internally to changes in life. It can be both oily and dry and it can be easily disturbed by some skin-care products and cosmetics. It tends to show a flushed or reddened look or might even itch.
You might need to consult a Dermatologist in serious cases; in other instances proper care and attention can help you to survive with this kind of skin type.
It is also important to understand that the health of your skin is governed not only by what you put on your skin, but how you treat your body and what you put into your body on a daily basis.

Be careful what you put into your body
Stay away from greasy foods, caffeine and chocolate. Having a balanced diet with fresh fruits and vegetables will give your skin the nutrients it needs to avoid breakouts. Drinking the recommended 8 glasses of pure water daily will also help keep your skin hydrated as well as cleanse toxins from your body. If you are a smoker, consider stopping, as the nicotine can cause damage to your skin as well as the rest of your body.

Take care of your body
When going outdoors, it is important to wear a sun block in order to protect your skin from the UV rays of the sun. Exercise is not only an important part of taking care of your body, but of your skin as well. Exercising will firm and tone your skin, release toxins from your body and moisturize your skin when you perspire from the exercise. Getting an adequate amount of sleep and reducing stress levels are also essential in maintain healthy looking skin.