How to determine your skin type: a simple explanation from a cosmetologist
Properly selected care begins with knowing your skin type.
But you will be surprised how many people confuse skin type with condition. Today I give a very simple, but expert explanation.
1. Skin type is what you are born with
Skin type does not change radically throughout life. It is genetically determined.
The condition of the skin changes, but not the type.
Types are:
• normal
• dry
• oily
• combination
2. How to quickly determine your type?
⭐ “Do not apply anything” test
Wash your face with a mild gel. Do not apply anything for 2 hours. Assess the condition.
✔ Oily skin:
• shiny in the T-zone and on the cheeks
• pores are noticeable
• may be prone to rashes
✔ Combination:
• T-zone is shiny
• cheeks are normal or dry
• pores only on the nose / forehead
✔ Normal:
• no shine
• no tightness
• even texture
✔ Dry:
• there is tightness
• there is peeling
• pores are almost invisible
3. The main confusion: dry or dehydrated?
Dry - genetically low sebum.
Dehydrated - temporarily low moisture.
Even oily skin can be dehydrated.
Signs of dehydration:
• dull color
• skin is shiny, but feels dry
• small "net" wrinkles
• tightness after washing
4. Why is it important to know your skin type?
Because it is the type that determines:
• the texture of the products
• the frequency of cleansing
• the intensity of the active ingredients
• the need for lipids or their minimization
For example:
Oily skin does not like heavy creams, and dry skin does not like heavy acids.
Conclusion!!!
When you know exactly your skin type, it is easier for you to choose care that works.
This saves time, money and nerves. And most importantly, you get a predictable, stable result.