Hola Beauties! The skincare world is huge; many products are available, including toners, moisturizers, serums, oils, and a variety of overwhelming ingredients, making it hard to choose the right products according to your skin type. In this guide, we will learn how to know your skin type, so you understand what ingredients and products are the best for your needs.
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This post is about to Know Your Skin Type
1. Normal Skin
People with normal skin are lucky; there is a balance in it since you can not describe it as oily or dry; it looks even. Normal skin looks healthy, bouncy, and bright. At the same time, normal skin does not feel tight; pores are not enlarged, skin tone is even, and it has minor breakouts.
When looking for skincare products, try to find the ones that will help you maintain the balance in your skin, and build a routine with a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer, and an anti-aging serum.
Here are some drugstore skincare product recommendations for Normal Skin.
CLEANSER
MOISTURIZER
SERUM
2. Dry Skin
If your skin feels tight, rough, uneven, and itchy, and you have flakiness, red patches, and visible fine lines, you have dry skin. Dry skin happens when there is a lack of fluids in your skin. There are some pros with dry skin; there are minimum acne and blackheads, and invisible pores.
When applying your skincare, look for products that provide hydration and moisture ( Hyaluronic acid, ceramides) and layer them as much as you need. If you use toner, avoid the ones with alcohol.
Here are some drugstore skincare product recommendations for Dry Skin. I highly recommend using a gentle hydrating cleanser; the Cerave Hydrating Cleanser is perfect for this skin type.
MOISTURIZER
You can check more affordable options for dry skin Here.
SERUM
3. Oily Skin
If you feel your skin oily to the touch and you look like you have oil all over your face by mid-day, then your skin is part of this category. Oily skin happens when there is an excess of sebum and oil production. People with oily skin are more prone to acne, enlarged pores, blackheads, and shine.
But not everything is negative; oily skin tends to be more hydrated and has fewer wrinkles and fine lines.
When looking for skincare, try to find a light moisturizer that is free of oils and water-based. Yes, you need moisturizer! For toners, try to find those formulated with AHA or BHA, like salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or lactic acid.
CLEANSERS
TONERS
MOISTURIZERS
SERUMS
4. Combination Skin
If you have both dry and oily skin, you have a combination skin. With this skin type, you are prompt to be oily in the T-Zone, which is the area with more sebaceous glands ( Nose and Forehead), and dry in the U-Zone ( Cheeks and Chin). This is my skin type.
Combination skin is challenging because you need to understand the types of products that work for both conditions. Sometimes, you might need to use different products in different areas.
When looking for skincare, moisturizers that are not heavy but still have ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides are a must. Cerave Moisturizing Cream and Neutrogena Hydro Boost work great on Combination Skin too.
Cerave Hydration Cleanser is one of my favorites at the drugstore and the one I use. Here are other drugstore products that are great for combination skin.
MOISTURIZERS
TONERS
SERUMS
Especial Conditions
Sensitive Skin
This condition appears when the skin has bad reactions to skincare products. Everybody’s skin reacts differently to ingredients, so it’s important to know what triggers cause allergies or irritations.
You can have one of the 4 primary skin types and be sensitive to specific products, so in this case, try to track every time you see a change in your skin and avoid those products.
Other Conditions
Other problems can affect the skin and must be treated by a dermatologist. Eczema, Psoriasis, and Rosacea are visible in the skin as red patches, bumps, itchiness, swelling, and rashes; even though the symptoms are similar, they need to be diagnosed and treated differently.
Check with your specialist; don’t treat yourself; the condition can worsen.
Okay Beauties, I hope you enjoy this guide to know your skin type and provide help with any of your questions or concerns.
Tell me in the comments if these tips were helpful, and out of the skin types mentioned, which one is yours. Don’t forget that no matter what your skin type is, you must incorporate sunscreen into your routine.
Love you all ❤
Adriana
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