what's your skin type?

Finding the right products that will give your skin a gorgeous glow depends on whether your skin is dry, oily or in-between. But, just like the rest of our bodies, our skin is in a constant state of change. Even women with perfect complexions go through phases of having oily, dry or blemish-prone skin. If you don't know your skin type or it seems to be in a state of flux, check below to see which type most closely fits your complexion.

DRY SKIN

What It's Like: Dry skin cracks easily, making you more prone to infection and premature wrinkling.

Treating It Right: Don't let it get dehydrated — avoid synthetic ingredients that can strip the skin of natural oils. Use a moisturizer and a night cream every day – and don’t forget to protect against UV rays that can prematurely age dry skin.

What It's Like: Lucky you! Your skin is neither dry or greasy but falls somewhere in-between.

Treating It Right: Use a non-soap cleanser that won’t disturb the skin’s healthy pH balance. Moisturize daily and use sun protection to guard against free radical damage.

OILY SKIN

What It's Like: Oily skin is the curse of a pimple-plagued teen, but this greasy, sometimes shiny skin type can become a blessing as you age because it keeps you younger-looking than your dry-skinned contemporaries.

Treating It Right: Wash your face morning and night followed by a toner and light moisturizer. In between, use oil blotting tissues whenever your skin looks shiny or greasy. Skin care products with herbs like saw palmetto will help regulate oil production. Products containing tea tree oil or lavender essential oil can help treat blemishes.

COMBINATION SKIN

What It's Like: Some areas – often the forehead, nose and chin – are oily while others, like cheeks, are normal to dry.

Treating It Right: Wash oily areas, also called the T-zone, at least twice a day with a non-drying cleanser. Gently dab toner on oily areas and use a moisturizer on dry areas every day.