How to know your skin type?

How to know your skin type

Do you know what's your skin type? This is a common question that people have. In this article, I will share details about each skin type and explain how to find your skin type in 2 easy steps. Knowing your skin type is absolutely necessary to make the right decision on a proper skin care or treatment suitable for your particular skin type and needs.

The Main Skin types

#1 Normal Skin Type

• Skin is comfortable and hydrated
• Does not shine
• Does not feel tight
• Skin's texture is fine, soft & smooth

#2 Oily Skin Type

• You may have dull or shiny, thick complexion
• Skin's texture may appear irregular
• Enlarged pores
• Blackheads, pimples or blemishes

#3 Dry Skin Type

• Skin feels tight, delicate, dull and rough to the touch
• Skin may be peeling off
• More visible lines
• Skin may be more sensitive to temperature change
• Almost invisible pores

#4 Combination Skin Type

• Skin can be dry or normal in some areas and oily in others, such as T-zone (nose, forehead, and chin)
• Skin can be oily, with large pores and blackheads

#5 Sensitive Skin Type

• Skin can easily become prone to redness, dryness, itching or burning

#1 EASY TIP TO FIND YOUR SKIN TYPE

• Is your skin shiny?

YES OR NO

• Is your skin tight?

YES OR NO

If you answered...

• NO  to question 1 and 2 then you have NORMAL SKIN
• YES to question 1 and NO to question 2 then you have OILY SKIN
• NO to question 1 and YES to question 2 DRY SKIN
• YES to question 1 and 2 then you have COMBINATION SKIN

Also consider...

Skin characteristics

• REACTIVE: Skin is delicate and usually reacts excessively to external aggressions such as 
  wind, cold, heat, sun, pollution, stress, cosmetics, ...
• MATURE: Skin is losing its suppleness and firmness. Fine lines and wrinkles start to appear
• DEHYDRATED: Skin lacks water

Common skin concerns

• Acne
• Rosacea
• Eczema
• Scars
• Seborrheic keratosis
• Dark spots/hyperpigementation
• White spots
• etc...