The skin is a great cavass that tells the story of who we are, what we eat, and how much attention we pay to our skin and the entire body. This reason is why we must always keep our skin healthy and glowing.
A skincare routine must be followed regularly to maintain healthy and glowing skin. And we can only do this if we know what kind of skin we have and what it requires.
Having acknowledged that understanding skin type is the first step in caring for it, this article will provide answers about your skin type and how to identify it. Continue reading
What Skin Type Do I Have?
There are five skin types: oily, dry, normal, combination, and sensitive. Identifying whether you have these skin types will allow you to make more informed decisions when selecting formulas, textures, and ingredients that will provide your skin with the care and protection it requires now and in the future.
1. Oily Skin Type
When you have oily skin, you produce a lot of sebum. The sebaceous glands produce sebum, a waxy or oily substance. This yellowish substance is present in all skin types, but oily skin has an abundance of it.
Sebum is the main ingredient that maintains the body’s water content and combines fat molecules known as lipids to form a protective coating that protects the top layer of the skin.
2. Dry Skin Type
Dry skin is typically dull and can feel rough, flaky, or even scaly. This skin type frequently feels tight or less elastic andmay exhibit more visible lines, almost invisible pores, red patches, and a dull and rough complexion.
Dry skin is commonly caused or exacerbated by genes, aging, or hormonal changes, and weather can also be a factor.
3. Normal Skin Type
This skin type is balanced – the skin is neither too dry nor too oily. This skin type has no or little imperfections and no severe sensitivity. It is usually prone to most breakouts, flakiness, and feeling slick or tight.
The skin’s texture is usually smooth, pores are generally small, and it is less likely to be prone to sensitivity or blemishes.
4. Combination Skin Type
This skin type includes dry and oily areas, as the name implies. The T-Zone (nose, forehead, and chin) is usually oily, while the cheeks have dry or normal skin. Many people have this type of skin.
5. Sensitive Skin Type
Sensitive skin is typically combined with other skin types. It is possible to have dry and sensitive skin, oily and sensitive skin, or normal and sensitive skin. With a sensitive skin, you are more likely to experience conditions such as redness, itching, burning, and dryness.
Many factors, including fragrance and other environmental factors, can cause these conditions.
If these descriptions match some of the signs you’ve been noticing but haven’t led you to a conclusion, there are tests you can do at home to get a definitive answer.
Identifying Your Skin Type
Simple observation can always be used to determine skin type. Using two simple and convenient methods, you can easily identify your skin type at home. These two simple at-home tests can be completed in less than 30 minutes.
The best part is that you can have those tests done while relaxing and enjoying a clean face. Here are the two methods;
1. Wash and Wait Method
Wash your T-Zone – your face – with a cleanser or water and gently pat (not rub) your facial skin to absorb any moisture left on it with a dry towel and tissue. Applying additional skin care products such as moisturizers, serums, or treatments to the face should be avoided.
Wait 30 minutes with it uncovered. Examine your T-zone after this time to see if the skin there feels parched, especially if you smile or make other facial expressions. If your skin wrinkles when pressure is applied, you have dry skin. If your skin feels smooth, you have oily skin.
2. Blotting Sheets Method
This method is a surefire way to determine whether you have dry or oily skin. Blotting sheets are used in this method to absorb the oil on your face to determine your skin type. After washing your face with a gentle cleanser, pat it dry with a towel and leave it to rest for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, pat the blotting sheets over your face and hold them to a light to see the oil markings. If you have a lot of oil on your sheets, you have oily skin; if you have little to no oil on your sheets, you probably have dry skin.
Wrap Up
To maintain healthy skin, you must constantly use healthy skincare, and identifying your skin type is the first step in attending to the skin’s needs for it to function and look its best. The steps outlined in this article will undoubtedly assist you in determining the type of skin you have and how to best care for it.
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