Determining your skin type is an important step in creating a skincare routine that will work best for you.
There are several different factors that can affect your skin type, including genetics, hormones, and environmental factors.
By understanding your skin type, you can choose the right products and techniques to keep your skin healthy and glowing. No one knows your skin better than you and it’s likely you have an idea of your skin type already but here are some ideas for testing it out.
The first step in determining your skin type is to assess your skin’s overall appearance. Look at your skin in a well-lit room and examine its texture, tone, and oiliness.
- If your skin is oily and shiny, you have oily skin.
- If your skin is dry and flaky, you have dry skin.
- If your skin is a combination of both oily and dry, you have combination skin.
- If your skin is neither oily nor dry, but is prone to redness and irritation, you have sensitive skin.
Next, you can use the “barefaced test” to determine your skin type.
Cleanse your face thoroughly and do not apply any products or makeup. Wait for a few hours and observe your skin.
- If your skin is oily and shiny, you have oily skin.
- If your skin is dry and flaky, you have dry skin.
- If your skin is a combination of both oily and dry, you have combination skin.
- If your skin is neither oily nor dry, but is prone to redness and irritation, you have sensitive skin.
Another method is the “Patch Test”, you can use different products on different parts of your face, such as a moisturizer on your cheeks and a toner on your forehead, to see how your skin reacts. If your skin reacts differently to the different products, you likely have combination skin. If your skin reacts negatively to most products, you may have sensitive
It’s also important to consider any underlying skin condition you may have:
Eczema, rosacea, and acne are just a few examples of common skin conditions that can affect your skin type. If you have any of these conditions, it’s important to speak with a Dermatologist or myself, to create a skincare routine that will work best for you.
In conclusion, determining your skin type is an essential step in creating a skincare routine that will work best for you. You can assess your skin’s overall appearance, use the “barefaced test” or “Patch Test” method, or consider any underlying skin condition you may have.
With the right skincare routine, you can keep your skin healthy and glowing. If you’d like any support with your skin or skincare routines you might like to consider booking in for my Skin-Fix consultation and I will help you get complete clarity.