Before you proceed with resorting to a skin care regimen you need to check out the particular kind of skin you possess. There are basically four types of skin viz. dry skin, oily skin, normal skin and sensitive skin.
The dry skin is characterized by fine pore size, less oil secreted by the sebaceous glands present in skin and display of a taut and flaky condition. It is also more prone to getting wrinkled and displaying development of fine lines.
The oily skin though soft and supple to the touch is also greasy and more prone to acne, pimples and blackhead formation. There are large pores in oily skins that cause more sebum to get secreted. However, it does not get easily wrinkled and fine lines are rarely seen developing on an oily skin.
The normal skin is the one that is neither too oily nor too dry and has just the right balance of oil. However, frequently this emerges as the most vulnerable type- becoming easily prone to the problems faced by both dry and oily skins under different environmental conditions (like seasonal fluctuations etc.).
Then there is the sensitive type skin that is very sensitive to exposure to the sun, wind and other elements and develops rashes easily. This sort of skin is characterized by a red, irritated, flaky and itchy appearance. Upon exposure to the sun, sensitive skin readily burns and becomes inflamed.
So, go ahead- take a close look at your skin to ascertain the skin type with which its characteristics agree. This will go a long way to advocate the right skin care program.