Your skin type is something you are born with, aka you got it from your mama. It depends mostly on the water content of your skin and your skin’s production of sebum. There is little you can do to change your skin type, but it is easy to adapt to it, assuming you have the right products. Determining one’s skin type can be a little tricky, which is why I wanted to share with you a few tips to help you determine once and for all your skin type!

An easy test to know your skin type

Wash and dry your face, as you usually do. Wait a few hours, or even overnight, and look at your face in the mirror. Look for oily zones, dry zones, redness, imperfections, pores, etc.

You have a:

–Oily skin if: your skin looks oily all over and large pores are visible (mostly around the nose). You are more often prone to blemishes and blackheads are visible.

–Dry skin if: your skin looks dry and flakey, and pores are very small. The skin feels “tight” and rough and sometimes looks dull. Red patches are a common sign too. Skin presents less elasticity.

–Combination skin if: your skin looks oilier in the T zone (forehead, nose and chin), but feels dry on the cheeks (cheeks are either dry or normal). It is a combination of oily skin and dry or normal skin. Most people have combination skin.

–Normal skin if: your skin isn’t dry nor oily and pores are barely visible. The overall appearance of your skin is naturally radiant and resembles a child’s skin (lucky you!).

Many factors such as eating habits, exercise, genetic factors, medication, etc. can have an impact on your skin type. Ask a beauty expert or a doctor about it.

Also, no matter your skin type, you may have problems such as sensitivity or dehydration. Yes, oily skin can be dehydrated because the skin’s water content has nothing to do with sebum production.

Now that you know how to categorize your skin, make sure you buy products accordingly and adapt your beauty routine to it. Your skin will look fabulous, and people will ask you for your secret! Read this post if you need help with purchasing a foundation for your skin type.

-xox- Marika