Understanding your skin type is the most important step to take before starting your skincare journey. Taking the time to learn your skin’s specific needs will help you choose the suitable options that will balance your skin resulting in a healthier, more radiant complexion. Also, knowing your skin type will help you choose the proper skincare routine and products suitable for you. A person’s skin type can be determined based on the following: Genetic factors: Your genes play a significant role in determining how dry, oily or sensitive your skin will be. You might inherit your skin type or issues from your parents. Environmental factors: Relocating to a new environment can change your skin type. Your skin tends to adapt to its new environment. Lifestyle: Do you know that smokers tend to have drier skin? The toxins present in cigarette smoke restrict the blood flow to your facial tissues, which cause them to dry out and sag. Health factors: Certain health conditions and medications can cause changes in skin type. Depending on the condition, it could make the skin become drier or oiler. Hormonal factors: The female hormones tend to change various times depending on what goes on in the body. For instance, pregnancy hormones affect skin type. So this is to say that your skin type is subject to change based on any of these factors named above. Everyone’s skin is unique, but there are common skin types where most people fit in. There are Oily skin, Dry skin, Combination skin, Normal skin and Sensitive skin. How To Carry Out A Skin Type Test Determining your skin type can be done with a simple test. Just follow these steps! Step 1: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser to remove all makeup, oil and dirt. Step 2: Pat face dry with a soft towel and leave skin bare. Don’t apply any moisturizers or serums. Let your skin act naturally. Step 3: Wait for 30 mins. During this time, don’t touch or pick your face. After 30mins, look closely and note the quality of your skin. How To Identify Your Skin Type Oily Skin Your skin is shiny, or you notice a lot of excess oil on your face, especially on your T zone (your forehead to the bridge of your nose), jaw and cheeks. You may feel like you want to rewash your face midday when oil production is at its peak. Your pores appear larger or get clogged easily, leading to black/whiteheads, pimples or cystic acne. The good news is the moisture from oily skin might help prevent wrinkles. Dry Skin Your skin feels tight and itchy, especially after cleansing, or you never feel like you can get enough moisture. It also appears dull. You might also experience some flakiness or scaling. It’s also important to note that there’s a difference between dry skin and dehydrated skin. Dry skin is a skin type caused by a lack of oil production in the skin. Dehydrated skin is caused by a lack of water and is a temporary skin condition due to climate, environmental factors or not drinking enough water. Combination Skin Your skin is oily, has larger pores, or breaks out in your T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), but is dry or normal on your cheeks and jawline. Normal Skin Your skin is pretty even-keeled, not much – or only occasional – oil, dryness or breakouts, which go away quickly. You don’t experience reactions to products, and your complexion appears balanced. Sensitive Skin Your skin is easily irritated or inflamed, itchy, dry or gets red quickly. Your skin may react when using a new product, flush easily with heat, or you always get those pesky razor bumps when you shave. People with sensitive skin might also sunburn easily or experience conditions such as eczema or rosacea. You need skincare products recommended by your dermatologist. In Conclusion. Since your skin type changes over time, so do your skin needs, and taking steps to identify its needs is essential for it to function and look its best. Keep the health of your skin in mind and follow up regularly to check if any adjustments are needed for your current routine to keep it balanced and glowing. Remember you can shop healthy, vegan, cruelty-free skincare products from Nashé Beauty. To create a skincare routine tailored to your skin type, click HERE to read this detailed guide on how to set up your own skincare routine and tips on how to stay consistent with it. Tell me in the comments section below, what is your skin type? Have you carried out a skin type test before? Share this post if you found it helpful too.
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When it comes to discovering your skin type, the best thing you can do is educate yourself on the different types. It’s also vital to have an understanding of how to identify various skin types since there are so many different opinions on the topic. “Most people ... are wrong when they guess their skin type,” Dr. Leslie Baumann, dermatologist and author of “The Skin Type Solution,” pointed out. “They are most wrong about whether they are oily or dry and if they have sensitive skin.” While there is a debate on how many skin types there are, here at Sacred Mama Organics, we believe there are 6 main skin types to examine. The 6 main skin types are dry skin, combination skin, oily/acneic (acne-prone) skin, normal/balanced skin, sensitive skin, and mature skin. While we often do have a primary skin type, our skin can change dramatically due to factors like weather, hormones, stress, diet, etc. It’s essential to recognize that we might not have the same skin type for the entirety of our lives. You might have had dry skin as a teen, but as you grew and your hormones changed you might develop more oily skin. The Six Main Skin Types Dry skin Everyone’s skin secretes natural oils in order to self-moisturize, but different people have different amounts of oil. When your skin is failing to produce enough oil it will become dry and rough to the touch. Signs of dry skin: Underworked sebaceous glands Flaky/dull skin Deeper wrinkles “Tight” feeling Might be itchy Oily/Acneic skin Oily skin has the opposite problem that dry skin has where the skin secretes too much oil. Excess oil can lead to skin that regularly experiences acne breakouts. Signs of oily/acneic skin: Enlarged pores Persistent acne Overworked sebaceous glands Shiny skin Constantly feels wet to the touch Combination skin Combination skin varies from person to person, but it usually means your skin switches between being oily and being dry in different areas. “Combination skin tends to be oilier in the forehead and nose where you have more oil glands, and drier on the cheeks,” Dr. Dorris Day pointed out. “Sometimes around the mouth can be both dry and oily and more sensitive in general.” Signs of combination skin: Shiny T-zone (nose and forehead) T-zone may have acne Dry cheeks Sensitive skin Frequent occurrences of irritation can characterize sensitive skin. If you find that you are having trouble with products that sting your skin or experience patches of redness at random times, you could have sensitive skin. Signs of sensitive skin: Red patches Dry, tight feeling Stinging or itching when applying products Normal/balanced skin Normal/balanced skin is considered an ideal skin type. It’s the complexion most people dream of and estheticians try to guarantee. This “normal” skin type can is seen on people who have a healthy balance of naturally produced oils, which leads to minimal breakouts. Signs of normal/balanced skin: Balance of oils in the skin Even skin tone Little to no acne Minimal signs of premature aging Mature skin Mature skin does not just apply to age, and instead refers to anyone whose skin seems to be aging quickly. This can be a side effect of having dehydrated skin and may cause people to appear older than their years would suggest. Signs of mature skin: Sagging skin Dryness Age spots Hyper-pigmentation Still A Little Lost? Radiant skin starts with feeding every part of your body and mind, as we discussed in our previous post. We are here to help you along this journey of personal discovery! If you have any questions regarding your skin type and how to make beneficial changes, don’t hesitate to reach out. Always Pure, Always Natural. #sacredmama #watercressglow
There are 5 skin types: Oily, Dry, Combination, Normal and Sensitive. Knowing your skin type will give you clear idea about skincare routine.
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