Determining your skin type is an important step in caring for your skin. There are five primary skin types: oily, dry, normal, combination, and sensitive. Here are some methods to determine your skin type:
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Bare-Faced Method: Wash your face with a mild cleanser and do not apply any other products. After waiting 30 minutes, pay close attention to how your skin feels. If it feels tight when making facial expressions, you may have dry skin. If the skin looks shiny all over, you probably have oily skin. Lastly, if you are feeling dry on some parts of the face and oily in others, it can be concluded as combination skin.
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Blotting Sheet Method: Rub a blotting paper on different areas of your face. Hold the sheet up to the light to determine how much oil is visible. If the sheet picked up little to no oil, you most likely have dry skin. If the blotting sheet reveals oil from the forehead and nose areas, your skin is combination. Finally, if the blotting paper is saturated with oil, it is extremely likely that you have oily skin.
Its important to note that skin type can change over time and may also be influenced by factors such as stress, genetics, hormones, humidity, and the natural aging process. Once you know your skin type, you can begin to make informed decisions about the ideal skincare products and routines for your skin type. Checking the ingredients list is still the best way to choose skincare products that are best suited for your skin type.
