Knowing
what skin type you are can be confusing and frustrating when trying to get a
good skin care routine going. There are five
basic skin types, namely :
- environmentally
damaged skin
But
which one are you ? Well here are some tips to help you analysis your skin into
a type. The first step in pinning down your skin type is to get hold of a
magnifying mirror to see whats really happening with your skin. Now brace
yourself, because in most cases, this is not a pretty sight. A magnifying
mirror highlights every blackhead, whitehead, pimple, crater and wrinkle. But
if its any consolation, most peoples skins don’t pass the magnifying mirror
test with flying colours.
There's
a simple test to help you narrow down your skin type.The tissue test ,check on
the glandular activity of your skin. As complicated as that sounds, its
actually a simple procedure that just requires a paper tissue.
- Press
the paper tissue to your nose and forehead for a few seconds. Do not rub
it over the surface of your skin.
.
Then remove the tissue and
examine it.
- If your glands
are working overtime, the tissue will have greasy
marks
on it. (oily /problem skin)
2.
If the tissue is spotless,
don’t get too excited. Its not a good sign. It means that your skin lacks
- lubrication. (dry /sensitive skin)
- If the tissue is
hardly soiled, you are one of the lucky ones with perfect skin.(normal skin)
3.
Here a basic break down of
each skin type:
- oily
skin - Skin shines easily and looks dull. Might have a few pimples
4.
Problem skin - Open
pores and lots of pimples
- and normally your skin looks angry
- Dry
skin- Feel tight and very dry and reacts to temperature changes
5.
Sensitive skin- Easily
becomes red and irritated.
- Reacts to just about anything
- Normal
skin -smooth perfect skin ,that everyone strives to achive.
6.
Environmentally damaged skin- skin
that has premature aging (wrinkles ,fine lines etc) and pigmentation
7.
Combination skin- Can
be a combination of any of the above skin types. For example oily/dry
skin is a skin that can have a oily forehead/nose/chin (t-panel) and the cheeks
are dry.
8.
Each skin type is treated in a
different way with different products ,and that why its so important to know
your skin type and how to treat it . Thus one can control and improve there
skin and appearances.
