IDENTIFYING YOUR SKIN TYPE

According to genetics and ethnicity, each individual is born with the skin type they have. Your skin's texture might help you identify the type of skin you have by way of unique traits.

Normal Skin, You have well-balanced skin that is neither overly dry nor overly oily. You often don't break out or seem flaky, and your t-zone is usually in balance.

Lack of lipids, also known as fats, causes Dry skin, which feels tight and has a flaky appearance. Sun protection is important since dry skin can also become itchy, irritated, and more sensitive to temperatures.

Due to oil and a buildup of dead skin cells, Oily skin is more likely to develop pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads. 

Combination skin, Your skin will frequently be both oily and dry, with the T-zone, the area extending from the top of the forehead down to the chin being more oily than the rest of your face. 

What factors go into determining skin type?

• Using your face bare

Examining your naked skin closely is a simple technique to establish your skin type. Apply no skincare products after using a cleanser to wash your face and pat it dry.  Look at your skin after 30 to 60 minutes. You might have oily skin if it looks greasy on your cheeks and t-zone. Your skin is undoubtedly dry if it feels constrictive and has flaky patches. You most likely have mixed skin if there is a mixture of dryness and oiliness. 

• Using The blotting process 

Applying a clean blotting sheet gently to various areas of your face will also help you identify your skin type. In order to determine how much oil was absorbed, hold the sheet up to a light. Generally speaking, the amount of oil that is visible will determine your skin type; the more oil that is visible on the paper, the more probable you have oily skin.  You most likely have dry skin if there is little to no oil visible. Your skin is most likely normal or mixture if the blotting sheet just shows a little oil from your nose and forehead.

• Using experts' advice

Visit a beauty shop in the store to learn what sort of skin you have. The ability to identify your skin type is a skill that consultants have. While they will promote the skincare items they carry, there is no pressure to make a purchase. Additionally, you can visit an aesthetician, who will completely check your skin and offer advice on your skin type and any problems you may be experiencing.