How to determine your skin type
To know your skin type accurately, here are some simple steps:
1. Water test:
- Wash your face with warm water and a gentle cleanser.
- Wait 30 minutes without applying any creams or moisturizers.
- Notice your skin texture:
- If your skin feels dry and tight, you have dry skin.
- If your skin feels greasy and shiny, you have oily skin.
- If your skin feels dry in some areas and oily in others, you have combination skin.
- If your skin feels comfortable and soft, you have normal skin.
2. Test paper:
- After washing your face and waiting 30 minutes, gently press a blotting paper on different areas of your face (forehead, nose, cheeks).
- Note the amount of oil absorbed by the paper:
- If there is a large amount of oil on the paper, you have oily skin.
- If there is a small amount of oil on the paper, you have dry or normal skin.
- If there is oil only in the forehead and nose area, you have combination skin.
3. Pore test:
- Look at your face in the mirror, especially in the nose area.
- Note the pore size:
- If your pores are large and visible, you have oily skin.
- If your pores are small and not noticeable, you have dry or normal skin.
- If your pores are only large on your forehead and nose, you have combination skin.
4. Allergy test:
- Notice if your skin is easily sensitive to perfumes, new products, or sun exposure.
- If your skin reacts easily to these factors, you have sensitive skin.
Additional Tips:
- Consult a dermatologist: If you cannot determine your skin type yourself, or if you have any skin problems, consult a dermatologist.
- Don't rely on just one test: use a combination of the tests mentioned above to get more accurate results.
- Remember that your skin type can change over time: your skin may change from dry to oily or combination as you age, or due to hormonal changes, or environmental factors.
note:
- These tests are only rough guides to determine your skin type.
- It is important that you try different skin care products to find out what works best for your skin.
additional information:
- Dry skin: needs deep hydration and gentle products that do not contain harsh chemicals.
- Oily skin: needs deep cleansing products and astringent products.
- Mixed skin: You need products that suit every area of the face.
- Sensitive skin: Needs gentle, fragrance-free products.
I hope this information helps you determine your skin type and take better care of it!