How Do I Know My Skin Type?

You heard the terms normal, oily, dry, combination and sensitive toss around when describing skin types. You may be asking, which one do I have? We all know skincare can seem so broad and confusing if you don’t know where to start. So, what’s the difference between them all.

In today’s video we discuss how to identify the five types of skin care to help you get through confusion.

There are five basic skin types available and each has own characteristics and it can be tricky figuring out which one you may have.

Normal – You don’t experience many breakouts. Your skin doesn’t tend to react negatively to new products or weather changes. Your skin is firm, with minimal fine lines and wrinkles.
Oily – Your skin always seems to be glowing. You’re likely no stranger to blotting sheets or mattifying powders. You should avoid ingredients like mineral oil, petrolatum and alcohol.
Dry/Dehydrated – Dryness is caused by a lack of oil in the skin. Symptoms include flakiness, sensitivity, itchiness and cracks. Dehydration is the result of your skin not retaining enough moisture. Your skin may be feel tight
Combination – Is your skin dry in certain areas, while oily in others? Combination skin is most easily defined by an oily T-zone (the strip across the forehead and the line down the nose) and dry or normal skin on the rest of the face.
Sensitive Skin – Sensitive skin might be caused by genetics, allergies, or environmental factors. Signs of this skin type include: Skin that flushes easily, frequent rashes and bumps, stinging or burning after using a skin care product, negative reaction to fragrance, patches of dry, flaky, irritated skin.

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