What is your skin type?
If you don’t know your skin type how can you care for it properly?
When purchasing skin care products women are often asked “what skin type do you have?”.
Unless your skin has been properly assessed, there is no point spending money on skincare and beauty products because you may purchase products that might be aggravating your skin.
To help you develop a better understanding of your skin type and what products will best suit it, start by answering the questions below.
Then add up your score and see the list at the end to discover which skin type you fit into.
A. Tight, as though it’s too small for your face.
B. Smooth and comfortable
C. Dry and itchy in places
D. Quite comfortable
E. Dry in some areas and smooth in others
A. Relatively comfortable
B. Smooth and comfortable
C. Sometimes comfortable, sometimes itchy
D. Quite oily
E. Oily in some areas and smooth in others
A. Flaky patches appearing
B. Fresh and clean
C. Flaky patches and some redness
D. Shiny
E. Shiny in the T-Zone
A. Hardly ever
B. Occasionally, perhaps before or during my period
C. Occasionally
D. Often
E. Often – in the T-zone
A. It stings
B. No problems
C. Stings and itches
D. Feels fresher
E. Feels fresher in some areas and stings in others
A. Relatively comfortable
B. Comfortable
C.Sometimes feels comfortable, other times feels irritated
D. Makes your skin very oily
E. Oily in T-zone, comfortable on the cheeks
To find out what your skin type is add up your score…
If you answered
Mostly A’s Your Skin is Dry
Mostly B’s Your Skin is Normal
Mostly C’s Your Skin is Sensitive
Mostly D’s Your Skin is Oily
Mostly E’s Your Skin is Combination
Now you know what your skin type is, you can improve its texture and appearance by following our daily skin care regime.
To find out how to care for your skin type click below.
Combination skin needs careful attention because it has a blend of oily and dry patches, and requires a dual approach to skincare.
Learn moreCOMBINATION SKIN
The best approach for Normal skin is to use products that maintain balanced moisture levels.
Learn morenormal skin
The best skin care regime for teenage skin is to use a range of products that gently cleanse, control oil and unblock pores.
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The best approach for dry skin is to use products that supply hydration to increase moisture levels.
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The best approach for oily skin is to use a range of products that gently cleanse away oils and unblock pores without drying out the skin.
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The best approach for mature skin is to use products that hydrate and stimulate cell renewal to help keep it supple and healthy.
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The best approach for sensitive skin is to use extra gentle products to keep it supple and healthy.
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