Normal Skin

Normal skin is a blessing as it requires least care. It has an even tone without blemishes and is less prone to acne. The description of a normal skin would be that it is soft, smooth and clear looking. A normal skin is never very dry or very oily except due to some ailment, fungus or harsh treatment. Normal skin cells in oil producing glands do not over produce oil like cells of oily skin. As the skin remains clear, it remains free from blemishes and acne.

Skin has layers e.g. epidermis and dermis. In the picture of normal skin, cells of the dermis contain oil producing cells in sebaceous glands which help in nourishing hair follicle and epidermis. In normal skin type, these cells work normally but in oily skin types, they are over active producing oil in excessive quantities while in dry skin types, they produce very less.

A normal to oily skin is the one which gets oil on surface once in a while, for example, while exercising or due to exposure to heat, while an oily to normal skin is the one which has oil on it normally but in very little quantities and does not require excessive cleaning as it may cause it to dry. Normal oily skin requires cleansing when oil becomes visible on the skin if ignored it may cause zits or acne. Oily normal skin requires excessive cleansing regime than normal oily skin to keep it clear and acne free.

To determine normal or oily skin type, some points should be considered. People with oily skin have oily face on waking up in the morning and get zits or pimples more often. They get oily hair even after shampooing daily. If you do not get any of these conditions, your skin is normal. Dry skin is visibly dry and feels flaky and uncomfortable too.

Normal skin flora refers to those bacteria that are almost always present on human skin and form colonies. Dry skin has cracks and these flora cause infection resulting in irritation or pimples. Also in oily skins, these bacteria enter the pores and cause acne. Skin flora is easily removed by washing with a soap or alcoholic cleanser.

Using the right kind of products is also very important. Skin care product is for the type of skin for which they are made and labeled for. The use of wrong product harms the skin e.g. if a soap or face wash is made for oily skin and is used for normal skin, it will strip off the moisture required to keep it healthy and soft.

If normal skin is to be maintained, it also requires care like all other skin types.
Normal skin care requires gentle cleansing and light moisturizing to maintain its structure. Drinking lots of water keeps the skin hydrated from within.