Knowing your skin is a fundamental step in making the best decisions when choosing the most suitable products and routines, keeping it healthy and well cared for.
We want to give you some tips to find out your skin type.
Please note that skin conditions such as acne, rosacea and atopy are not skin types but diseases (in which case you should consult a doctor), as are blemish problems.
Dehydrated skin is also not a skin type, as any type of skin can be dehydrated, including oily skin when, despite excess sebum, it lacks water.
In short, there are only 4 skin types: oily, combination, normal and dry.
1 - Oily Skin
The skin appears shiny due to excessive production of oil (sebum) by the sebaceous glands and may have congested pores, sometimes with blackheads.
Pores are visible and dilated.
You are more likely to develop problems such as pimples, blackheads, acne or hyperpigmentation. However, you are less likely to get wrinkles (not everything is bad!).
It can be the result of different causes such as genetic, hormonal, stress and medication factors.
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2 - Combination Skin
It is the most common skin type and consists of a mixture of skin types.
It appears more oily, shiny and/or with more visible pores in the T zone (forehead, nose and chin) and drier or normal on the cheeks and the rest of the face.
It requires different approaches depending on the area of the face that needs to be treated.
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3 - Dry Skin
In dry skin, the sebaceous glands do not produce lipids (fat) in the necessary quantity, thus not presenting shine.
The outer protective barrier does not retain water as effectively and may also appear dehydrated and more sensitive.
The skin has a tendency to flake, and may appear rough and lack elasticity and luminosity.
Sometimes it causes itching, discomfort or a pulling sensation. The pores are barely visible.
It has a greater tendency to form wrinkles and fine lines.
It can be the result of genetic or hormonal factors, extreme weather conditions (sun, cold, wind), menopause or thyroid problems.
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4 - Normal or Eudermic Skin
It is the most common skin condition in children and the one that all adults would like to have!
It has a homogeneous appearance, velvety texture, soft and smooth, without discomfort.
It has neither excess nor lack of fat and shine.
It has small pores that are barely visible to the naked eye.
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Notice: Any of these skin types can be sensitive, with signs such as redness and itching and some intolerance to some products.
To easily decide which of these categories your facial skin falls into, take the following challenge (which does not replace a consultation with a health professional):
- Cleanse your skin with a gentle cleansing product that cleanses and removes makeup without damaging it or leaving residue.
- After that, wait without applying any more products for 1 hour.
Don't touch your face while waiting!
- After an hour, take a close look at your face in the mirror.
If you notice some shine all over your face, including your cheeks, and you have visible pores: your skin must be oily. Oily skin also tends not to form wrinkles when gently pushed with the hand..
If your skin has some oiliness or shine in the T-zone but is normal or dry on the cheeks, must be mixed.
If there is no shine in any area of your face, pores are not visible and you feel some discomfort or a pulling sensation, your skin should be dry. Gently pushing the skin with your hand often creates wrinkles.
If there is no shine, visible pores or discomfort, your skin should be normal.
If in doubt, you can do the absorbent paper test, placing an absorbent paper on your face and observing whether oil stains appear when you hold the paper up to the light.
In oily skin, all areas are oily, in combination skin only in the T zone and in dry and normal skin it is not oily in any area. The difference between the latter two is the discomfort and tightness of the skin.
We hope we have helped you identify your skin type!
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