Everyone dreams of healthy and beautiful skin. No doubt, this allows us to feel confident and optimistic. To make your skin glow, you need to take proper care of it and to do this, you should know its type. Together, we can figure out what yours is. By the way, in the end, you will find a small bonus that will allow you to choose the best care ever.

Take A Simple Test

How to know your skin type? One easy way to determine your skin type is a 30-minute test. To perform it, wash your face thoroughly, removing all previous products. Then, wait 30 minutes. During this time, don’t apply any other products to your skin. Now, examine your skin in the mirror.

• Dry skin: dry, flaky areas and a feeling of tightness;
• Oily skin: unhealthy shine, enlarged pores, prone to comedones and acne;
• Combination skin: a combination of both oily and flaky areas. Typically looks oily in the T-zone, but dry everywhere else;
• Normal skin: looks even and balanced. It’s not too dry, not too oily or sensitive.

You may also perform an online skin type quiz.

Below, we will talk more specifically about each skin type's characteristics. Experts usually distinguish 4 skin types, but sometimes you may encounter a fifth one, namely sensitive. Many people believe that they have sensitive skin after having one or two negative reactions to a product. However, it could be that the product simply didn't go well with your skin or contained irritating ingredients.

Dry Skin

What is the best way to care for dry skin? Exfoliation twice a week using gentle, non-abrasive ingredients promotes skin cell turnover without getting rid of your skin's natural oils.

The best moisturizers for dry skin are those that contain hyaluronic acid. Also, marine ingredients such as algae are remarkable for their ability to attract water and deliver it directly to the skin cells. Emollients including squalane and camellia oil will help smooth and hydrate skin evenly and effectively.

Oily Skin

People with oily skin tend to have larger pores. This acne-prone skin type produces more than enough oil, so hydration isn’t your problem. On the contrary, you may experience acne and pimples.

It is recommended to cleanse your face twice a day and avoid heavy creams to minimize the appearance of sebum. Acids (salicylic one, for instance), niacinamide, zinc, retinol and green tea extract will definitely come in handy.

Combination Skin

Your skin is characterized by an oily T-zone with dryness elsewhere on the face. This is the most common skin type, and people with combination skin should consider using different products for various areas of the face to maintain skin balance.

For example, you can use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer on your cheeks and a harsher one on your T-zone. You may find hydrophilic cleansing oils, shea butter, ceramides and azelaic acid useful.

Normal Skin

Normal skin is neither too dry nor oily. Your skin usually has an even tone and a soft texture with little flaking. Lighter lotions, oils and rose water are ideal for your skin type to keep it well-balanced. Vegetable oils, antioxidant plant extracts, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid will be super helpful.

To Wrap It Up

So, now you know which care is suitable for specific skin types. And here's the main life hack - you can find all the necessary products for a skin care routine on the SkinBuddy platform. Indicate your skin type and concerns. Then, the platform will select care for you based on your needs, preferences and skin care routine steps.

Therefore, the road to healthy skin begins with studying yourself. And we are always ready to support you in this!