We all want healthy and flawless skin. But how to get it? How many product ads on social media these days, how many local and foreign blogger reviews! There is no end of confusion about which one would be the best choice for my skin. Many of us do not know what our skin type is. If you do not select the perfect product according to your skin type, it is dangerous! So it is very important to know your skin type first. Today I will share with you some simple tests, by which you can identify your skin type.
Skin care according to skin type
Maintaining a proper skincare routine is the first requirement for healthy skin. When we make mistakes in our skincare product selection, our beauty routine doesn’t work as well. So first you need to know the skin type and select the product accordingly. Oily, dry, normal, combination, acne prone, sensitive – whatever the skin type. You may be thinking, how to understand the skin type? But it’s not that difficult. Just need to know a few small ways. Let’s know the details.
How to understand your skin type?
1. The Tissue Test
First clean the face with face wash or mild facial cleanser. Then wait for an hour. Take two tissues. Wipe only the T-zone of the face with a tissue. Wipe the rest of the face with another tissue. If both tissues have a light amount of oil, then your skin is oily. And if only the tissue removed from the T-zone contains oil and the other tissue is normal, then you should understand that your skin is a mixed type or combination skin.
It does not say which T-zone is on the face. Your forehead and nose area is the T-zone. The t shape is called T-Zone.
2. The Feel Test
If the skin feels a little tight immediately after cleansing, then your skin is dry. And if your face looks too fresh or clean after cleansing, then your skin is oily. On the other hand, if the T-zone feels light but the cheeks feel tighter, then you have combination skin.
On the other hand, if you have sensitive skin, usually after cleansing the face will get a little redness and itching. It is difficult to select products for this type of skin. Any new product should not be used on this type of skin suddenly without expert advice. And if you don’t have any of these, then your skin is normal. Following a basic and simple skincare routine will keep your skin beautiful. And if you have greasiness on your face and occasional acne problems, then your skin is also oily and acne prone.
3. The Mirror Test
When you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror, if you see red or white dry skin on your face, then your skin is dry. And if the face looks shiny, then it is oily skin. And if this only shows greasiness in the T-zone, the rest of the area feels dry, then your skin type is a combination.
4. The Pore Test
If you have normal skin, you will see pores on your face, but only if you look closely in the mirror. If you stand away from the mirror, they will no longer be visible. But in case of oily skin, the pores will be visible even if you are away from the mirror. It means that oily skin has more visibility of open pores. On the other hand, if you have dry skin, then your skin pores will not be visible at all. In this case, the skin will look flaky or rough. And in the case of combination skin only the pores are understood in the oily area of the face and not in other parts.
5. The Final Test
If you notice, you will see that aging signs are visible a little earlier in dry skin. And for oily skin, bumps are more common. In short, oily skin has greasiness and dry skin is a bit rough and scratchy. If you cannot figure out your skin type through any of these methods, the best solution is to see a skin specialist. Who will check your skin and tell you your skin type. Also can suggest the right product according to the needs of the skin.
Last word
So this was my discussion today. By now you must know what your skin type is! Now select the right product according to your skin type and follow a proper skincare routine. If you have any questions or confusion about skincare, please inbox. Stay well, stay beautiful.
