WHAT IS MY SKIN TYPE?

Figuring out your skin type in the first step in starting your journey towards a healthy skin .

Choosing skincare products can be a very personal choice, and what works for one person may not work for another. It’s better to do your research and find products that suit your unique skin needs and preferences instead of just copying others and choosing the highest rated products and the first question arises here “What is my skin type? different skin types have different needs. That’s why understanding your skin type is the first step in properly caring for it. But how do you know what type of skin you have? The answer can be found through simple observation. There are 5 skin types namely oily, dry, normal, combination and acne prone.

OILY SKIN

There are many reasons for oily skin, including stress, humidity, genetics, and fluctuating hormones. Oily skin appears shiny and feels greasy especially around the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin). The most common mistake people with oily skin make is not applying moisturizer. The chance of having profound acne is more common in oily skin than any other type of skin. However, one can support oily skin by choosing the right products that nourish and hydrate, without clogging your pores or triggering breakouts. The ideal skin care routine for oily skin should include the following steps: -

1cleanse the skin:

Oily skin should be cleansed regularly using chemical cleansers or natural cleansing materials like honey and lemon

2 toners:

A toner is a liquid-based formula that has various benefits when routinely used. It will unclog your pores, remove dirt, and enhance your skin tone. Chemical or natural toners can be used.

3 Moisturize:

just because oily skin produces more natural oils, this doesn’t mean that it requires any less moisture than other skin types

4 suncream :

suncream is a must for any type of skin Using regularly, sunscreen helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging and prevent rashes

DO’s and DON’Ts

• Fuller’s earth or Multani mitti is a perfect ingredient for oily skin
• Using ice on an oily face can help to temporarily reduce oiliness and minimize the appearance of pores.
• Avoid Touching Face.
• Don’t use alcohol-based products.
• Gram Flour and aloe vera can be used
• DO choose skin care products that are labelled “oil free”
• Remain hydrated

DRY SKIN

Dry skin produces fewer natural oils than any other type of skin. Its looks and feels rough having this kind of skin can give a feeling of skin tightness, flaking skin is one of the major problems in dry skin. Taking long showers with hot water is one of the most common mistakes people with dry skin make. Dry skin makes the skin look and feel rough, itchy, flaky or scaly. an ideal skin care routine for dry skin should include the following steps: -

1 hydrating:

Keeping skin hydrated dry is very important, skin can be kept hydrated by using gentle cleansers which provide hydration and keep the skin moist. the skin care products for dry skin should not harsh as they will only ruin the skin more and caused flaking of skin

2 toners:

A suitable toner for dry skin should keep the moisture locked in the skin

3 cleanse:

Use a gentle cleanser, using harsh cleansers may cause damage to the skin and cause rash

4 moisturize:

Apply moisturizer immediately after washing. Moisturizers work by trapping existing moisture in your skin. To trap this much-needed moisture, you need to apply a moisturizer within few minutes after a shower or bath and after Washing your face.

5 suncream:

suncream is a must for any type of skin Using regularly, sunscreen helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging and prevent rashes

DO’s and DONT

• Drinking enough water keeps you well hydrated, which has a positive effect on the moisture content of your skin
• Don’t confuse dehydrated and dry skin, Dry skin is caused by a lack of natural oils. Dehydrated skin is caused from a lack of water
• Don’t rub your skin harshly while cleansing your face rub your face softly
• Aloe vera
• 100% pure coconut oil can result in soft and glowing skin
• Don’t bath or wash your face with extremely hot or extremely cold water rather use warm or a mix of hot and cold water

Combination skin

Combination skin usually feel oily around T-zone I.e. forehead,chin,nose but feels dry or rough everywhere else like on cheeks This skin type can vary during different seasons of the year, and due to various factors, such as stress or hormones.

1 cleanse:

Use cleansers which contain salicylic acid or glycerin and make sure that your cleanser is fragrance-free and soap-free.

2 moisturize:

Use oil free and non-drying moisturizers and applying aloe vera gel is a natural and harmless way to moisturize skin.

4 toners:

use an alcohol-free toner.

5 sunscreens:

suncream is a must for any type of skin Using regularly, sunscreen helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging and prevent rashes

Dos and don’ts

• Pick makeup items that work well with the areas it will be applied to.
• You can use niacinamide.
• Remember to remove cleanser with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold water
• Pure Rose water works like magic as a toner

Acne prone skin

It is a common misconception that individuals with oily or combination skin only have breakouts which is not true people with dry skin can also have acne.

1.Cleanse:

choose a decent cleanser according to your skin type or using a natural cleanser like using flutters earth for oily skin and using besan and curd for dry skin.

2.Moisturize:

use descend moisturizer according to your skin type use salicylic acid or aloe vera gel

3 toners:

A toner is a liquid-based formula that has various benefits when routinely used. It will unclog your pores, remove dirt, and enhance your skin tone. Chemical or natural toners can be used.

4- sunscreen :

suncream is a must for any type of skin Using regularly, sunscreen helps prevent sunburn, skin cancer and premature aging and prevent rashes

Do’s and don'ts

• Don't use harsh scrubs, it can cause acne to pop out causing irritation and dark spots.
• Avoid touching your face with hands because it can cause transfer of germs
• Use a gentle cleanse
• DON’T overdo face washing
• DON’T cover or conceal acne with cosmetics
• DO watch what you eat and drink