Skin Care: Knowing
your Skin Type
Our skin type changes at various
point throughout our lives: the passage of time,
the changes in climate, and our physical conditions.
Specific skin type needs specific care. You must,
periodically, test your skin and change your skin
care regimen to suit your skin care needs
Factor that determined your
skin type includes: genes, stress level, diet,
our skin care regimen, and the skin care product
you choose. The skin type you have is determined
by how much or how little oil your skin produce.
Ultimately, the amount of oil your skin produce
determined how much oil you will need in your
skin care products.
How
to determine your skin type: Skin Type Test
Knowing your skin type is very
important before beginning a skin care regimen.
Knowing your skin type
will help you in choosing the correct skin care
products. Using the correct skin care products
for your skin type will minimize irritation and
cosmetics related acne.
Here are 2 simple skin type
tests to help you to determine your skin type.
Skin Type Test - 1
- Wash your face with a non
moisturizing soap and pat dry
- Take a few pieces of lenscleaning
tissue or rice paper and press them on different
spot on your face
Dry
Skin: The paper doesn’t stick or leave
oily mark. Choose skin care product that are creamy
and rich. Pay attention to your skin and give
it moisture when it feels dry or tight.
Normal/ Combination Skin: The
paper sticks on the t-zone but not on the cheeks.
Oily
Skin: The paper sticks and become translucent
as it picks up oily spots. Skin care product for
oily skin should be non-oily and water based.
Skin Type Test - 2
As soon as you wake up, the
first thing in the morning, blot your face with
a lens cleansing tissue.
Dry
Skin: The tisssue is dry
Normal / Combination Skin:
The tissue show traces oily at the t-zone and
dry at other places.
Oily
Skin: The tissue show traces of oil all over
your face
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