What’s your skin type?

Having beautiful skin begins with knowing your skin type and choosing the best skin care routine that caters to your particular needs.

What’s your skin type?

Don’t know?

Well then, let’s find out together.

First things first, let’s discuss why it is necessary to know your skin type. Knowing your skin type can be quite conducive because everyone’s skin is different and although there are numerous amazing products with alluring, aesthetic packaging out there the truth is, the contents might not consist of anything beneficial to your skin.

If you do not know your skin type, you are likely to be treating the wrong skin type. This can lead to irritated skin, acne/breakouts and premature aging! Once you acquire knowledge of your skin and the surface you’re dealing with you will instantly be at a huge advantage as well as one step closer to attaining and maintaining flawless, healthy skin.

Below is a simple skin care guide for the basic skin types consisting of characteristics for each type. Also listed, are the ingredients to look for, as well as those to avoid when buying skin care products for your specific skin type. After going through the text beneath you will definitely know where you stand in regards to your skin type.

Dry skin

Characteristics:
• Feels tight after washing face.
• May be itchy or flaky.
• Small to invisible pores.
• Prone to fine lines and wrinkles

Ingredients:
• Look for: hyaluronic acid, ceramides, glycerin.
• Avoid: harsh acids and alcohol.

Oily skin

Characteristics:
• Shiny appearance.
• Enlarged pores.
• Prone to occasional blackheads/acne.

Ingredients:
• Look for: oil free, gel cream formulas.
• Avoid: mineral oil, petrolatum, alcohol.

Combination skin

Characteristics:
• Dry around cheeks, oily in t-zone.
• Enlarged pores around nose.
• Occasional breakouts around t-zone.

Ingredients:
• Look for: antioxidants, ceramides, gentle exfoliants.
• Avoid: mineral oil, petrolatum, alcohol.

Normal skin

Characteristics:
• Not too dry or too oily.
• Rarely any breakouts.

Ingredients:
• There are no strict limitations for people with this type. They can use an array of products without experiencing negative side effects.

Sensitive skin

Characteristics:
• Prone to inflammation.
• Easily irritated.
• Sensitivity is triggered by a skin condition (eczema, rosacea, allergies)

Ingredients:
• Look for fragrance free products.
• Avoid chemical sunscreens, sodium lauryl sulfates and alcohol.

It is important to note that you may have characteristics of more than one skin type listed above. For instance, your skin may be dry and also sensitive. Having this knowledge will help you decide what skin care products are best for you.