Monday, March 28, 2011

Recognizing Your Skin Type









One of the most common questions I get asked is  : WHAT IS MY SKIN TYPE?


Here are some tips on helping you determine your skin type : 

Normal Skin 
You have normal  skin if your skin .................
  • Complexion is even (uniform texture &pigment )
  • Have few or no blemishes (dark marks /spots ) 
  • No oily sheen or dry spots .
  • Has few breakouts 
  • Appears soft , clear and supple .
  • Pores are small in size
  • Is not overtly sensitive to the sun 

Oily Skin 
You have oily skin if your skin ............
  • Has all over shine 
  • Shine appears quickly
  • Pores are enlarged and / or open especially in the nose , chin and cheek  area 
  • Suffers from frequent blemishes ( blackheads and / or whiteheads)
  • May have an acne blemish ( dark spot from pimples ) 

Dry Skin 
You have dry skin if  your skin .........................
  • Looks and feels dry and tight
  • Pores are undetectable 
  • Lines appear early around the eyes, mouth and forehead.
  • Skin appears dull and cheeks and / or chin occasionally flakes
  • Blemishes are rarely a problem.
  • Extremely sensitive to sun and cold

Combination Skin 
Combination skin  is a mix of skin types. It occurs  when you have more than one type of skin type on your face such as oily  and dry skin .  In other words some skin areas are oily while others areas are dry. 

Oily-Normal Combination Skin :
You have Oily-Normal combination skin if your skin...





  •  Is oily in the T-panel (The cheeks , nose and chin are called the T-panel/ zone.)
  • Is normal across the cheeks, which are soft clear and supple.

Normal-Dry Combination Skin :
You have Normal-Dry combination skin if ...
  • Your skin is normal in the T-panel.
  • Excess oil and blemishes are rarely a problem.
  • Dry in the cheek area.

Oily-Dry Combination Skin :
You have Oily-Dry combination skin if you have...
  • An oily T-panel  with an oily sheen.
  •  Dry cheeks with taunt skin and no blemishes.

Sensitive Skin 
You have sensitive skin if your ..............
  •  Face has sensitivity to products  ( burning, itching or stinging )
  • Skin is delicate or thin 
  • Face has blotchy patches  (dry or red )

It is important to identify your skin type so you will be able to select the correct skin care products for your special needs . Different skins have different needs and if you do not know your skin type , you maybe using products that are not best for you.

Later Mzansi Beauties 

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