Knowing Your Skin Type

Few people have naturally perfect skin. However, with knowledge, the right product and a healthy lifestyle, it is possible to greatly improve skin's appearance  Skin's needs changes from day to day and season to season. Hormonal fluctuations, stress, pregnancy, medication, travel and seasonal changes are only a few factors that affect how our skin looks and feels. If you learn how to recognize the various skin conditions you will be able to choose the right cleaning and moisturizing options.

There are in total of 4 skin types:

1) Normal: 

- Comfortable feeling.

- Smooth and even texture with small pores

- Cheeks are the driest area, but not excessively

- Water and oil content in this skin is balanced

2) Oily:

- Shiny especially through the T-Zone.

- May have larger visible pores

- Frequent breakouts

- Few signs of aging, e.g. fine lines

3) Dry/ Extra Dry:

- Feels tights after washing 

- May look dry or flaky

- Feels rough and uneven, dehydrated

- Pores are small, almost invisible

- Shows fine lines faster than other skin types

4) Combination:

- Oily through T-Zone 

-Dry cheeks or spot dehydration

- Larger pores on the forehead, nose and chin

Now do you know which skin type are you? This way when selecting skincare products or makeup items, you will know which items will be suitable for you :) 

Signing off

Khione