HOW TO KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE

WHAT IS YOUR SKIN TYPE?

Your skin type is determined by how much, or how little oil your skin produces. Genes, diet, stress level, hormonal fluctuations, medication and even your skincare regimen all determine how much oil your skin produces.

There are 4 basic skin types:

Normal skin shows neither oil nor flaking skin. It should feel supple and smooth. If you have it, consider yourself lucky :) 

Oily skin is characterized by the grease on the tissue. It is also common for a person with oily skin to have large pores  and a shine. 

Dry skin may feel taut or show flakes of dead skin. It is associated with small pores. Moisturizing is important for this skin type. 

Combination skin is most common. It exhibits traits of all three of the above skin types. Usually, the skin is oily in the T-zone and normal to dry elsewhere.

Take the "SKIN TEST" to tell what skin type you have by following these 3 steps, 

Wash Your Face:
Wash with a gentle cleanser and pat dry. Remove make-up. This cleans away oils and dirt that may have accumulated during your day, giving your skin a fresh start. Do not over wash though.


Wait an Hour:
During this time, your skin should return to its natural state, the characteristics of which will determine your skin type. Act normally and, please, don't touch your face.

Dab Your Face With a Tissue Paper:
Pay attention to the 'T-zone'--the area of your forehead and nose.

If your skin is oily, the paper will sop up minor lubricants and become translucent

If the paper doesn't stick, or sop up any oily spots, your skin is likely dry.

If it sticks in your t-zone (forehead, nose and chin) then you have combination or normal skin. Most women actually have combination skin.