One of its main jobs is to regulate temperature. Another is to prevent the loss of body fluids, as it forms an almost waterproof barrier. Simultaneously, it also functions as an active organ of excretion, helping to rid the body of wastes in the form of sweat. Skin is the most active link with your surroundings. It is of utmost important to know about the 'look' and 'Feel' of your skin to know what type of skin you have.
Skin types fall into four major categories normal, oily, dry and combination.
It has a soft, velvety texture. Colour glows under its translucent surface. Beautiful as it is, it needs care, it is to last. People with normal skins start showing signs of age and wrinkling sooner than others, if they tend to neglect their skins. They produce more oil than is needed, which oozed up, giving the skin a greasy shine.