Category Archives: The Vanity Notebook

The most common skin conditions from my own personal experience are dehydrated and sensitive. So I’ll go into a bit of detail about those two first. The skin’s condition is what changes regularly, depending on what’s going on in your … Continue reading →

Normal skin is exactly what it sounds like – not oily or shiny anywhere, but doesn’t feel dry or tight anywhere. Doesn’t get any flaky patches, and doesn’t generally get pimples (apart from maybe once a month, with all the … Continue reading →

Dry skin means a lack of natural oils in the skin (as opposed to the condition dehydration, which is a lack of water in the skin). Dry skin feels tight and uncomfortable after washing and will have you desperate for … Continue reading →

This type seems to be the next most common, in my experience, and seems to be particularly common in African and Caribbean people, and also Indian people. This type has varying degrees of shine on the face, but it is … Continue reading →

In my personal experience this appears to be the most common skin type. More specifically, it seems to be the most common among Caucasian and Asian/South East Asian people (both men and women). Combination means just that – a combination … Continue reading →