Here are a few easy ways to determine your skin type:
- Bare-faced method:
- Wash your face with a mild cleanser and pat dry
- Wait 30 minutes without applying any products
- Observe how your skin feels and looks
- Blotting sheet test:
- Gently press oil blotting paper on different areas of your face
- Hold the sheet up to the light to see how much oil was absorbed
- Pinch test for hydration:
- Gently pinch the skin on your cheek
- If it wrinkles easily and doesn’t spring back quickly, your skin may be dehydrated
- Pore observation:
- Look closely at your pores in a magnifying mirror
- Large, visible pores often indicate oily skin
- T-zone examination:
- Pay attention to your forehead, nose, and chin area throughout the day
- Notice if it becomes shiny or oily faster than the rest of your face
Based on these tests, you can generally categorize your skin as:
- Normal: Balanced, not too oily or dry
- Oily: Shiny, large pores, prone to acne
- Dry: Tight, flaky, sometimes itchy
- Combination: Oily T-zone, normal or dry cheeks
- Sensitive: Easily irritated, may sting or burn with products