How to Uncover Your True Skin Type

2023-01-24T08:00:41+00:00

By Rody

Using a good skincare product is great. What’s even better is having a skin care routine that caters to your skin type because of how important it is in how your skin reacts to the products you use.Skin type is peculiar to each person, and can also be determined by the weather or period. The skin tends to be dry during harmattan season. Thus, having a routine that suits the specific period is good. This is why you may have noticed how you use different kinds of products for your face and body, and they haven’t proved to be effective no matter what.Knowing the type of skin you have will help you get products targeted to your skin so that you will be able to take better care of it. It also helps with product efficiency, unless of course you want to keep wasting your money on products without results.

What are the different skin types?

There are 4 common skin types.Normal skin: This is a skin type that does not have any irregularities, or imperfection. It isn’t too oily or too dry. It is easy to care for.Dry skin: This type of skin is sometimes temporary for some people. It is caused by external factors like the sun, this kind of skin feels tight and sometimes uncomfortable. It looks rough and flaky. Using hydrating products, oils, serums, and gentle cleansers can help keep this skin type in check.

Oily skin: This type of skin occurs when there is overproduction of oil on your skin which makes it easy for your skin to break out easily. This oil can however protect your skin and help maintain its elasticity.Managing oily skin requires the use of exfoliating toner, and a good moisturizer. Contrary to what people may think, moisturizing this skin is very important.Combination skin: This combines the features of oily and dry skin. The T-zone area (forehead and nose) is oily while the cheeks are dry. Learning the needs of each part of the skin helps to address this. For example, when you realize that your forehead is usually oily, you use your toner there and moisturize your dry cheeks regularly. Sensitive skin is also a skin type that reacts to certain products that causes breakouts, acne, redness, and blemishes. Having this type of skin means being careful when using any product by doing a patch test, and involving a professional help.

How to identify your skin type

Knowing your skin type involves the following simple steps:

Bareface test: Cleanse face, then go without any products throughout the day looking out for dryness or oiliness.
Paper towel test: Press a paper towel on different parts of your face 30 minutes after cleansing, if the tissue sticks to your skin, you have an oily skin, if it doesn’t you probably have dry skin. If it sticks in your T-zone area and doesn’t stick on your cheeks, you have combination skin.
Dermatologist: A visit to the dermatologist can also help provide an expert opinion on your skin type.
Sensitivity: This is when your face reacts to certain products or doesn’t have the resilience to accept the harsh ones. Do a patch test to check the product for any sign of blemish, rash, or itch.

Conclusion

Taking care of your skin is always a good idea. If you have curated a skincare routine with great products and they do not seem to work, considering your skin type when selecting products might make all the difference.You’ll be able to select products that are tailored to it. Skin types range from normal, dry, oily to combination skin, and knowing which one you have makes the process of achieving your smooth skin easy. Ajuwon Rodiat