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Know Your Skin
The very first practice we learn in Vedanta is to know oneself before pursuing the path. To understand what are your proportions of mind and intellect before implementing the yoga practices. Well the same applies when looking for products for the physical body.
Understanding your body, skin is the first step to improvement. We are all unique and different. We have different skin types and guess what ? That’s alright, its perfectly you.
| Type 1 | Type 2 | Type 3 | Type 4 | Type 5 | Type 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Skin Colour |
Very Light, Pale |
Fair/Rosy |
Medium light to golden olive |
Olive to moderate brown |
Dark brown |
Darker brown |
|
Eye Colour |
Blue/Green |
Blue/Green |
Light Brown |
Light / Dark Brown |
Dark Brown |
Dark Brown |
|
Hair Colour |
Red/Blonde |
Blonde |
Dark Brown |
Dark Brown |
Dark Brown |
Dark Brown |
|
Skin in Colour |
Always burns/Never tan/Freckles |
Usually burns/Tans with difficulty |
Mild burns/Gradual tan |
Rarely burns/Easy tan |
Hard to burns/Always tans |
Never burns/Rans easily |
Dry Skin
Dry skin type has a pale, dry scaly appearance. Fine lines develop easily. Pore barely visible. Skin easily irritated
Oily Skin
Shiny, greasy appearance. May have enlarge pores. Produces oil in T zone and cheeks. Prone to blackheads, pimples and redness
Normal Skin
Balanced, not too dry or too oily. No Major issues. Mostly blemish free.
Sensitive Skin
Reacts negatively too many products. Blush and flush easily. May burn, itch or sting.
Combination Skin
Blend of dry and oily skin. It will be oily in the T zone and have a dry texture in the cheeks. Occasional enlarge pores.