A holistic approach to well being and beauty always looks at symptoms on a deeper level as they are only messengers that the body is sending us. Instead of the standard skin types (normal, oily, dry), I prefer to call my classification system skin personalities because I think this more accurately reflects how our bodies, and, in particular, our skin as a living communicating organ, works. Personal Beauty Rituals for your Skin Personality Each skin personality is unique and has its own prescribed beauty ritual to achieve optimal performance. Identify your skin personality from the five outlined below and follow the corresponding skin care regimen for inner and outer skin fitness. A balanced skin personality is one in which the types of problems swing within a fairly good performance range and requires minimal attention. Contemporary living really challenges the skin’s ability to adapt from overheated office buildings, to decompressed airplanes and urban air quality. These personalities are somewhat mercurial, their swings determined by the ebb and flow of hormone surges. There are specific steps we can take to slow the aging process and increase vitality as we age, yet the truth is that time does the same thing to everyone: it ages the skin. Stress creates havoc in our bodies.