Knowing your own, specific skin type is vital because it’ll help you no-end in making a decision when buying any male grooming products.  What skin type do I have? This is probably one of the most key “stepping stone” questions when you’re about to make the jump from using plain old soap to wash your face with, to using a decent face wash, moisturiser or scrub. Every man's skin is different but can generally be described as one of the five main types. Dry Skin If you’ve got dry skin, you’ll know all about it after shaving or washing! Your skin will feel slightly rough to the touch, may have an uneven texture to it and will be generally tight. Dry skin will also tend to have a general dull and mature look to it and you may also experience a little flaking of skin. Unfortunately, if you don’t look after it, dry skin is most prone to premature wrinkling and suffers the worst in the winter months. Sensitive Skin Sensitive skin is distinguished by its easily irritated surface, which can often be red and blotchy. This type of skin can have allergic reactions to some products and is usually especially sensitive to the sun, wind, and cold weather. You'll know whether you have sensitive skin if your face gets red easily after you've touched it or dried it with a towel. Sensitive skin usually always burns easily in the sun and is generally reactive to sunscreens and many skin care products. You may also find that you get blemishes at the first signs of stress. Normal Skin If you’re lucky enough to have normal skin, your skin will be evenly textured, well-balanced and your pores will be unnoticeable. However, having normal skin doesn't mean that you don't have to look after it and it's by no means perfect! Combination skin Does your skin have a split personality? Combination skin is not uncommon – characterised usually (95% of combination skin types) by a mildly oily T-zone and relatively drier other areas on the face, but it can differ. Combination skin is unbalanced and therefore you’ll find that some areas are more prone to spots and will be oily, while other areas can feel tight and be quite dry. This makes it tricky when you need to decide on regime or a product. Oily Skin Oily skin usually has a shine to it and your pores, especially in the T-zone area, will be larger than other skin types. Oily skin is most prone to pimples, blackheads and whiteheads due to an overproduction of oil by your skin. This type of skin can often look dull and patchy and can also be difficult to control and care for. On a positive side - skin which is oilier tends to age better than others which lack oil.