How to know your skin type?

Do you know what's your skin type? This is a common question that people have. Below we provided details about each skin type and two easy questions to find out your skin type. 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...

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