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