Among other things, knowing your skin type is the first step to caring for your skin. We have probably all heard the buzz about the different skin types( oily, dry, combination, normal, and sensitive skin). So the million dollar question is which is yours?
Skin type tends to change as we grow older. Younger people are more prone to having normal skin type.
Knowing your skin type helps to allow you customize a skin care routine that works for you giving you the clear glowing skin that you desire.
The first step in determining your skin type is to :
- Cleanse your skin with a gentle face cleanser/ face wash.
- Do not apply any products to your freshly washed skin rather let it sit for about an hour before examining it
After that the following will explain your skin type to you
A. Dry skin
Your skin has almost invisible pores it feels tight, dull, rough complexion, parched with red patches and more visible lines.
B. Oily skin
Your skin is shiny on your cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. There are blackheads, large and visible pores.
C. Combination skin
Your skin is shiny on your nose chin forehead and dry in other areas. Your pores look larger than normal.
D. Normal skin
Your skin appears normal no shine, no flake, and no patches. The texture is regular, there are no signs of imperfections.
E. Sensitive skin
Sensitive skin in itself is not a skin type. Rather you can have oily/dry sensitive skin. Your skin easily breaks out, reacts to products, weather, water or new environment. Sometimes gets itchy, dry, red, or you develop unexplainable rashes.
No matter your skin these basic tips will help keep your skin sane until you know your skin type and can develop a routine for it.
- Use sunblock that protects you from both ultra violet A (UVA) and ultra violet B (UVB) rays.
- Do not smoke.
- Wash your skin gently everyday morning and night.
- Never sleep with make up.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Drink water and mind your business.
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