Consider how your skin feels when you wake up. Dry skin may feel tight and flaky, oily skin may look shiny and have large pores, and combination skin may be oily in the T-zone and dry elsewhere. Normal skin feels balanced and even.

How often you should exfoliate depends on your skin type. For example, dry and sensitive skin can exfoliate once every 10 days, normal to combination skin can exfoliate once a week, and oily skin can exfoliate 2–3 times a week.

Darker skin does produce more melanin, but that only protects you up to a point. Dark skin can get sunburned and develop skin cancer. A good UV sunscreen is critical for all skin types.

There could be a few reasons your skin is dry or oily. Genetics is a big reason for your skin type. The other contributing factor is hydration. You need to drink plenty of water to help your skin stay healthy and balanced.

*General Recommendation:3 to 5 days before the event. This timing allows your skin to recover and look its best, as any redness or irritation from the facial will likely subside by then. *If you have sensitive skin or are prone to redness, consider scheduling the facial 5 to 7 days