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In order for skin care to achieve its goal and do no harm, cosmetics must be “correct” – that is, appropriate for skin type and age. And if everything is clear with the second, then there are sometimes problems with the definition of the type. We help you figure it out.
The main types of facial skin and their signs
Normal skin type
People with normal skin can be envied – they do not have black dots and oily sheen, they are unfamiliar with peeling and a feeling of tightness. To care for such skin, you need a little:
daily cleansing;
regular exfoliation;
moisturizing.
Dry skin type
Understanding that you have dry skin is easy. Most often, pores are practically not visible on it and there is no oily sheen. On the one hand, it’s great: no shine – no problem. And on the other hand, this is the problem: the sebaceous glands do not work well, hence the acute lack of lipids, and therefore protection. Dry skin characteristics:
thin;
with a noticeable network of capillaries;
dim;
sensitive to temperature changes.
Oily skin type
It is impossible to confuse this type of skin with another. Often:
oily skin begins to shine almost immediately after washing;
enlarged pores are noticeable on it;
there is a tendency to rashes and inflammation.
Check if you are taking care of problem skin properly.
Combined skin type
This type of skin is found in most people. You are one of them if you:
oily skin in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin);
in other areas – normal.
Sensitive skin type
It can be recognized by the following features:
characterized by increased irritability;
reacts to most cosmetic products with redness;
negatively tolerates temperature changes;
reveals peeling, a feeling of tightness, itching.
How to determine your skin type
To find out exactly what type of skin you have, just sit in front of a mirror and carefully examine your reflection.
Enlarged pores and many blackheads on the T-zone? Most likely skin fatty.
The pores are almost invisible, and the areas on the cheeks are dry? Dry.
Pores are not visible on the face, but are clearly visible on the T-zone? These are the signs combined skin.
None of the above found? Super! Your skin is close to perfect normal.
There are several ways to determine skin type.
However, there are a couple of simple tests to determine the type of skin.
If, holding the skin on the cheek between your fingers, you saw that small wrinkles appeared on it, then there is a lack of moisture, and the skin is dry.
Apply a mattifying pad to your face. Does it have greasy marks? You most likely have oily or combination skin. If there are no traces – dry, normal or sensitive.
And this is a small test in case you still have doubts.
Skin type test table
| Skin condition after washing | Skin condition without moisturizer | Pore condition | Reaction to food |
| A. Tightened | A. Dry and tight. | A. Invisible. | A. Drinking alcohol causes tightness and dryness. |
| B. Slightly shiny | B. Fat. | B. Expanded. | B. After fried and spicy foods, the skin begins to shine. |
| B. Looks healthy and smooth | B. Looks healthy. | B. Noticeable, but moderate in width. | B. There is no specific reaction. |
| G. Slightly shiny in the T-zone, normal on the cheeks | G. Shines in the T-zone. | D. Well visible in the T-zone. | D. Due to the lack of vegetables, rashes appear in the T-zone. |
| D. A little annoyed | D. Irritated, with redness. | E. One of the items listed in this column applies. | D. After taking spicy food, the skin becomes irritated and reddens. |
Scoring
More Answers A: Dry skin.
More answers B: oily skin.
More answers Q: normal skin.
More answers G: combination skin.
More answers D: sensitive skin.
Oily skin needs deep cleansing
Care for different skin types
Whatever your skin type, care should include three main steps:
purification;
toning;
moisturizing.
Combination skin
| Care steps | What means to use | Application frequency |
| make-up remover | Micellar water, make-up remover. | daily |
| gentle cleansing | Gels, mousses, foams. | daily morning and evening |
| exfoliation | Soft scrubs, enzyme peels, tonics, creams with acids that have an antibacterial and sebum-regulating effect. | 1-2 times a week |
| humidification | Creams, fluids, serums. For oily skin – with a matte effect. | daily morning and evening |
| Special care | Cleansing, moisturizing and nourishing masks. | 1-2 times a week. |
Dry skin
| Care steps | What means to use | Application frequency |
| Makeup Remover | Micellar water, make-up remover milk, special eye make-up removers. | daily |
| gentle cleansing | Cream-based exfoliants with small, rounded polymer particles. | daily morning/evening |
| toning | Tonic or lotion for dry skin. | daily after every wash |
| cleansing, nutrition | Moisturizing and nourishing creams with hyaluronic acid, oils, antioxidants, SPF. | daily in the morning and evening, apply a moisturizing and nourishing cream depending on the condition of the skin |
| extra care | Masks: moisturizing and nourishing. | 1-2 times a week |
Normal skin needs basic care
Normal skin
| Care steps | What means to use | Application frequency |
| Makeup Remover | Micellar water, eye make-up remover, makeup remover milk or lotion. | daily |
| Cleansing | Gels, mousses, foams, soft exfoliants. | daily, deeper cleansing with exfoliants 1-2 times a week depending on skin condition |
| toning | Tonic or moisturizing lotion for normal skin. | daily after washing |
| hydration, nutrition | Moisturizing and nourishing creams, protective balms depending on the season and skin condition. | daily morning and evening |
Funds overview
For combination and oily skin
Micellar makeup remover Normaderm 3-in-1, Vichy
Contains sebum-regulating zinc and Vichy thermal water. Gently removes impurities and excess sebum with micelles.
Phloretin CF Antioxidant Serum, SkinCeuticals
L-ascorbic acid, phloretin, ferulic acid protect the skin from free radicals, delaying aging. Apply the serum in the morning to cleansed skin. Just 4-5 drops are enough. Then use sunscreen.
5-in-1 Hyaluronic Aloe Care BB Cream for Combination to Oily Skin, SPF 25, Garnier
Thanks to mineral pigments, eucalyptus extract and salicylic acid, it not only camouflages existing imperfections, but also prevents the appearance of new ones.
For dry skin
Cleansing gel-cream “Absolute tenderness”, L’Oréal Paris
Use the product with extracts of Gallic rose and lotus in the evening to remove makeup, and in the morning while washing your face.
Anti-wrinkle and firming cream for dry skin LiftActive Supreme, Vichy
Due to thermal water, caffeine, adenosine, rhamnose, neohesperidin, it saturates the skin with moisture, does not create a greasy sheen. Suitable for use in the cold season.
Cream for normal and dry skin Substitiane Riche, La Roche-Posay
Arginine and serine eliminate dryness, proxylan (5%) and linactyl (4%) restore the structure and density of the skin, strengthen the contour of the face.
For normal skin
Micellar water with oils, Garnier
Shake the bottle before use to activate the formula, which will remove makeup, eliminate excess sebum and impurities, including from the area around the eyes.
Тоник Gentle Toner, Lancôme
Suitable for both normal and dry and irritated skin. Gives smoothness, softens and tones.
Moisturizing Expert face cream for normal to combination skin, L’Oréal Paris
Cream with vitamin B5 and ceramides will provide the skin with basic hydration needs and act as a primer.