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Hi Beauties,
Today I am going to teach you on how to Knowing/Understand Your Skin Types. Because not all people knows their skin type. They might think they have Normal skin, while actually they have dry skin & Caring for your skin means knowing what's the best skin care products to buy like Cleansers, moisturizers and all makeup product work best with your skin type. For example, if you have oily skin and use a foundation for dry skin, it will break out you skin, why is that so? Because its doesn't match. Understanding your skin type helps you better care for your skin and keeps your skin looking vibrant.
Basically, There are five different skin types:
- Normal
- Dry
- Oily
- Sensitive
- Combination
Characteristics of Different Skin Types
Each Skin Type has specific characteristics
which can help you to determine which skin type you have, with NO DOUBT! :)
which can help you to determine which skin type you have, with NO DOUBT! :)Normal Skin Type :
- Neither oily nor dry
- Very few discolorations or variances in tone/pigment
- Blemish free
- Appears smooth and clear- pores barely visible
Dry Skin Type :
- Flaky, dry or red patches
- Tight appearance with small pores
- Looks dull or lackluster
- Wrinkles and lines may develop more easily
Oily Skin Type :
- Shiny appearance
- Enlarged pores
- Prone to acne and blackheads
- Appearance of thick skin
Combination Skin Type :
- Areas around chin, forehead and nose may be oily
- Areas around eyes, hair and jaw lines often dry
- Prone to blackheads
- Large pores
Sensitive Skin Type :
- Blotchy patches
- Redness in spots
- Prone to rashes and irritation
- Broken capillaries
- May feel itching or burning
Skin types can change during different weather. So, beware with the products you used during one period of your life may not work during another season. Skin types can also change with stress, seasons and age. Hormonal changes also affect skin type. Some women find their skin is oily during certain times & during their menstrual cycle but dry during others. Your skin care regimen and the products you use on your face may change from day to day life. Like me, I have oily skin but during winter season i have dry skin so, I have to use different skin care. But when it comes to summer when the heat is in full force, I get extremely oily.
Determining Your Skin Type
To find out your skin type, first wash your face and then leave it for a few hours, without putting any makeup or products on. There are commercial oil blotters you can buy in the online shopping or pharmacy but you can also use a piece of tissue paper. Press the blotting paper on your face, one area at a time, and then look to see if there are any translucent areas on the paper. If yes, then this area is probably oily.
Remember, different areas of your face are naturally more oily than others, such as around the nose and on the forehead (T zone area). As you work your way around your face, you should be able to tell which area are oily and which area are dry.
Matching Products to Your Skin Type
Once you have determined what skin type you have, check your cosmetics, cleansers and lotions to see if the products you have are right for your skin type or not. Generally, lotions and creams are better for dry skin, gels and liquids for oily skin. If you have combination skin, you may need to use several different products, targeting certain areas.
So, for today is only this much. Thank you for reading.
I hope that was easy and helped you to find out what is your skin type.
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