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 would therefore like to give you some tips for discovering your skin type.
Note that skin conditions such as acne, rosacea and atopy are not skin types but diseases (and in this case you should consult a doctor), as well as blemishes.
Dehydrated skin is not a skin type either, any of them 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 comedones.
Pores are visible and dilated.
You are more likely to develop problems such as pimples, blackheads, acne or hyperpigmentation. However, it is less prone to 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 - Mixed 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 rest of the face.
It requires different approaches depending on the area of the face to be cared for.
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3 - Dry Skin
In dry skin, the sebaceous glands do not produce lipids (fat) in the required amount, thus not showing shine.
The outer protection barrier does not retain water as effectively, and may also become dehydrated and more sensitive.
The skin has a tendency to flake off, and may appear rough and lack elasticity and luminosity.
It sometimes causes itching, discomfort or a tugging sensation. 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 frequent skin 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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Note: 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 the skin on your face falls into, do the following challenge (which does not replace consulting a health professional):
- Clean the skin with a mild cleanser that cleans and removes make-up without harming or leaving residue.
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After that, wait without applying any more product for 1 hour.
Don't touch your face while waiting!
- After an hour, look closely at your face in the mirror.
If you notice any shine all over your face, including cheeks, and you have visible pores: your skin must be oily. Oily skin also does not tend to form wrinkles when gently rubbed with the hand .
If your skin has some oiliness or shine in the T-zone but is normal or dry on the cheeks, it should be combination.
If you don't have shine in any part of your face, pores are not visible and you feel some discomfort or tightness, your skin should be dry. Gently pushing the skin with the hand often forms wrinkles.
If you don't have shine, visible pores or discomfort, your skin should be normal.
In case of doubt, you can do the absorbent paper test, touching an absorbent paper to your face and observing if oil stains appear when you look at the paper against the light.
In oily skin all areas have oil, in mixed skin only in the T zone and in dry and normal skin it is not observed in any area. The difference between the latter two is the discomfort and tightness of the skin.
We hope we helped you identify your skin type!
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