Determining your skin type is essential to choose the right products and routines for healthy, glowing skin. Here are the main skin types:
NORMAL SKIN
- Normal Skin
Characteristics:
- Balanced skin tone
- Neither too oily nor too dry
- Pores are barely visible
- Rarely breaks out
DRY SKIN
- Dry Skin
Characteristics:
- Dull, tight, and flaky skin
- Visible fine lines and wrinkles
- Pores are small
- Often feels itchy and irritated
- Oily Skin
Characteristics:
- Shiny, greasy skin
- Large pores
- Prone to blackheads and acne
- Often feels sticky to the touch
- Combination Skin
Characteristics:
- Mix of oily and dry skin
- T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) is oily
- Cheeks and other areas are dry
- Pores are larger in the T-zone
- Sensitive Skin
Characteristics:
- Easily irritated skin
- Reacts to products, temperature, or environmental changes
- May appear red, inflamed, or itchy
- Often requires gentle, fragrance-free products
- Acne-Prone Skin
Characteristics:
- Frequent breakouts and acne
- May have blackheads, whiteheads, or cysts
- Often oily, but can be dry or combination
- Requires products containing salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or tea tree oil
To determine your skin type, wash your face with a gentle cleanser, pat it dry, and wait for about 30 minutes. Then, observe your skin:
- If it looks shiny, especially in the T-zone, you likely have oily skin.
- If it feels tight and flaky, you likely have dry skin.
- If it looks balanced and smooth, you likely have normal skin.
- If you notice a mix of oily and dry areas, you likely have combination skin.
- If your skin reacts easily to products or environmental changes, you likely have sensitive skin.