How do I determine my skin type?
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Are you curious about what skin type you have? Then you have come to the right place. Understanding your skin type is crucial for choosing the right skincare products and treatments. In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps to determine your own skin type and give you tips on how to best care for your skin.
What is my skin type?
Identifying your skin type is essential to choosing the right products and treatments to keep your skin healthy and glowing. There are five basic skin types: normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive. Each type has unique characteristics and care needs.
- Normal : The skin is balanced, not too dry or oily.
- Dry : Your skin may feel tight and possibly flaky.
- Oily : Characterized by shiny skin and large pores.
- Combination : A mix of dry and oily areas on the face.
- Sensitive : Reacts quickly with redness or irritation.
How to Determine Your Skin Type?
Determining your skin type can be done at home with a simple test. Follow these steps to identify your own skin type:
Cleanse your face thoroughly
Wash your face with a mild cleanser and pat dry. Do not apply any other skincare products!
Wait an hour
Let your skin rest for an hour. This gives your skin time to return to its natural state, which is crucial for assessing your skin type.
Press a tissue on your face
Lightly press a tissue against different parts of your face – forehead, nose, cheeks and chin.
Rate the result
- Dry skin : The tissue does not pick up oil and your skin feels tight or dry.
- Oily skin : The tissue has oil stains from your forehead, nose and/or chin.
- Combination skin : The tissue has oil from your forehead and nose, but not from your cheeks.
- Normal skin : No excess oil and your skin does not feel dry or tight after cleansing.
- Sensitive skin : Your skin feels uncomfortable, itchy or shows redness.
Tips for Every Skin Type
Normal : Focus on maintenance and protection with a balanced routine of cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection.
Dry : Hydrate intensively with creams and serums rich in hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid.
Oily : Use products that regulate sebum production without drying out the skin. Exfoliation is also important to keep pores clear.
Combination : Adapt your routine to different areas of your face, using more hydrating products on dry areas and lighter formulas on oily zones.
Sensitive : Avoid irritants, use hypoallergenic products and always test new products on a small area of skin first.
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