What is My Skin Type?

Skin types are classifications used by people to determine if their skin is normal, oily, combination, dry, or sensitive. You can learn how to care for your skin after you know what kind it is.

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Knowing your skin type helps you to choose the correct products and create a skin care regimen that is tailored to your needs and is the key to healthy, plump and glowing skin. You might be wondering how you'll ever tell the difference between all of these skin types!

The five basic types of skin are normal, oily, combination, dry, and sensitive:

Normal Skin

Normal skin is well-balanced, which means it is neither too dry nor excessively oily. Normal skin types have a balanced t-zone and are less prone to breakouts and flakiness. 

It is not comparable with perfect skin, and even those who regard their skin as normal have the occasional blemish or other skin issues. It's also essential to note that skin changes with time; people who don't have skin issues now may develop them as they age and experience life events such as pregnancy, menopause and hormonal changes.

Oily Skin

Oily skin is defined as having excessive oil, most often in the t-zone of the face (forehead, nose, and chin.) Oily skin has a glossy appearance, feels greasy, and is prone to blemishes and outbreaks. They usually feel to wash their face often. Hormonal fluctuations, cosmetics, genetics, food, and certain medications can all contribute to oily skin.

One advantage of this skin type is that it ages more slowly because of the extra moisture, which keeps skin moisturized and less prone to wrinkles.

Combination Skin

Combination skin has two or more distinct skin types. Combination skin types generally have dry, flaky skin on certain parts of the face and excess oil on others. The T-zone, it includes forehead, nose, chin which has active oil glands. For example, skin is generally glossy at t-zone while the cheeks seem dry or normal, you may have larger pores than normal and have black heads.

People usually think they have oily skin because of the oiliness on the nose and around it, but they have combination skin.

Dry Skin

If you have dry skin, your skin will produce less sebum in comparison to normal skin. You may experience skin tightness. There may be scaly areas or peeling as well. You may feel dry after cleaning. Dry skin types typically have practically unnoticeable pores and may experience premature wrinkles and skin irritation on a daily basis.

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin types may have dry, oily or mixed skin characteristics, but they are also very red and irritable. Normal kinds of skin may have sensitive skin as well, however the two typically do not overlap. Skin diseases such as rosacea or allergies can cause sensitive skin, therefore harsh chemical skin treatments must be avoided.

This type of skin is susceptible to irritation, thus the finest natural care of the skin is required to prevent adverse reactions.

How to Identify Your Skin Type

A simple test may be used to determine your skin type. Simply follow these instructions!

Step 1: Cleanse your face thoroughly with a mild cleanser and gently pat dry

Step 2: Dry your face with a gentle cloth and leave your skin bare. Apply no moisturizer or serums.

Step 3: Wait one hour. Do not touch your face at this period. After an hour, take a good look at your skin and take note of its condition.

After washing face and waiting an hour, your skin:	Skin Type
Feels not too oily or dry, good and even	Normal
Feels normal on the cheeks but, there a noticeable shine on the T-zone.	Combination
If there is shine on your cheeks in addition to your forehead and nose	Oily
Feels tight and itchy	Dry
If your skin gets red, irritated, itchy or inflamed	Sensitive

Be good to your skin. You'll wear it every day for the rest of your life.💓