Skin Type

Finding Your Skin Type

Knowing your skin type is important when taking care of your skin. To care for your skin properly you need the right products for your specific skin type. So the first step in achieving your goal of healthy skin is determining what type of skin you have. This is what dermatologist call, a skin analysis. Here are some info to help you determine your skin type.

your skin type

Here are five basic skin types

Everyone falls into one of these five categories. Which one are you?

1. Normal/Combination Skin

if you don’t have any problems or irritation such as oiliness, acne, itchiness, and flakes, you are normal
if you have little to minor problems or irritation in your t-zone area and you skin is dryer on your cheek area, you have combination skin type

2. Dry Skin

if your skin burns easiy in the sun
if your skin feels itchy and gets extra dry in the winter months
if you can see dry flakiness on your skin
if your skin gets noticeably dry by changes in your environment, such as the seasons, air travel, a hot shower, sun exposure, etc.

3. Oily Skin

if your skin is oily and shiny an hour after you washed it
if your makeup disappears into your pores by lunch
if you have acne and blackheads and you’re in your 30’s and 40’s

4. Sensitive Skin

if you burn easily from sun exposure
if you have any reactions such as your skin getting red, blotchy, dry, itchy, tight or swollen from any product ingested or applied to your skin

5. Aging Skin

if your skin is loose, saggy and discolored with freckles and sun spots
if your skin is dull, lifeless and dry looking with no natural shine

Your Skin Type And Changes

Take also into consideration changes of your skin. Changes in your age, changes in the weather, and changes for some in your hormones(for that time of the month or menopause). Your skin changes as you age. As you age you will need to reaccess your skin. Your skin will not be the same skin as when you were a teenager or younger. Your skin changes with extreme weather. Your skin can also changes at certain times of the month, for some women. So you may need two types of skincare regimen and switch between the two to effectively care for your skin.

Keeping a close watch of your skin and it’s health is important. Knowing your skin and noticing when your skin changes will keep you ahead of the game to prevent certain skin problems and irritations. The right products used at the right time will keep your skin looking it’s best, healthy and beautiful, at all times. Healthy skin is what a girl wants at any age.

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