There are oily skins, dry skins, sensitive skins, normal skins, combination skins and everything in between. Already confused? Do you know what is your skin type?  Here is some simple, easy-to-understand information to identify your skin type so that you can take care of your skin the right way and also pick right skincare products to apply.

Why should you know your skin type?

Different skins have different needs, and therefore, there are products for each skin type. If you do not know your skin type, you maybe using products that are not the best for you. Our skin type is a genetic attribute though it may change as the skin becomes dryer or as we age or if there are hormonal changes in our body due to other factors. Our nutrition also has some impact. In addition to that, other factors such as smoking can also affect our skin type, but in general, the skin type does not change all that much.

Identifying your skin type:  The tissue issue

This is a well known test to help you identify your skin type. It is simple and it takes just a few moments:  Clean your face and do not apply any product. Wait for about 10 minutes. Get a white tissue paper and blot all you skin. What do you see? 

The test for sensitive skin

Answer the following questions:

• Does your skin get red and irritated easily when you are exposed to sudden temperature changes?

• Does your skin get irritated easily and gets swollen and red if you try to extract a blackhead?

• Does your skin get irritated easily when you try some new makeup or creams?

• Do you have small visible capillaries in your face?

If you have answered most of these questions in the positive, your skin may be sensitive.

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