If you are wondering what type of skin do you have, or how to know your skin type, take this simple skin type quiz to reveal the answer.
All skin types require special care. You will want to make sure to take the time to discover your particular type so that you can care for it properly.
Start by answering these five simple questions below. To calculate your skin type score, add up your A-B-C-D-E letters then check the list at the end.
Are you excited already? Let's get started.
Skin Type Quiz
1. How does your skin feel if you wash it with water or face wash?
A. Tight
B. Comfortable
C. Itchy and dry
D. Extremely comfortable
E. Some parts are dry, and others are smooth
2. How is your skin reacting when you apply an intense moisturizing cream?
A. Extremely comfortable and soft
B. Comfortable
C. Sometimes pleasant, other times slight irritation
D. Feels very oily
E. Comfortable on the cheek areas and oily in T-Zone (forehead, nose, and chin) areas
3. How does your skin react when you apply astringent on your face?
A. Feels dry and itchy
B. Okay
C. Stings, Redness, and irritation
D. Feels fresher and relaxed
E. Comfortable in some areas but dry and itchy in others
4. How does your skin look by the end of the day?
A. Flaky patches appearing
B. Clean and fresh
C. Some redness
D. Shiny
E. Shiny only in the T-Zone
5. Try the blotting sheet method.
Gently tap a blotting paper all over on your face then hold the paper up to the light and notice how much oil is on it.
A. The sheet picked up no oil or have flaky skin residue
B. The sheet picked up little oil
C. Not detectable
D. The bloating paper is saturated with oil.
E. Chin, forehead, nose, and inner cheek tissue shows oil present. Outer cheek looks clean or has flaky skin residue.
Your Skin Type Quiz Result
Now add up your letters to reveal your skin type.
Which letter did you get the most?
- Mostly A's - Dry skin
- Mostly B's - Normal skin
- Mostly C's - Sensitive skin
- Mostly D's - Oily skin
- Mostly E's - Combination skin
Now let's see how to treat your personal skin type.
How to Treat Dry Skin
Dry skin can be frustrating. You will flake and feel like you just don't know what to do some days. You should make sure to choose a rich moisturizer. You can apply it morning and night. Additionally, you should put the moisturizer on after you come into contact with water, like showering. Try to keep the air at home warm and moist. Also, try to avoid harsh soaps that contain citrus or a lot of oil.
Best products for dry skin:
How to Treat Normal Skin
Normal skin is the easiest to care for. You don't have to contend with dryness or oily sheens. You can have your pick of cleansers and moisturizers because your skin will tolerate most of the conventional ingredients. You can even play with all the masks and exfoliants that you want. The only thing you need to worry about is not to over-irritate it.
Best products for normal skin:
How to Treat Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin can be a bane as you're liable to get redness, stinging, acne, irritation, and burning. You have to make sure to avoid fragrances and irritants like alcohol. You should definitely not use antibacterial lotions. All in all, you need to find ingredients in your skincare that are not taxing on your skin. You definitely will also want to choose a product with a minimal amount of ingredients.
Best products for sensitive skin:
How to Treat Oily Skin
Oily skin is nice because you will get fewer wrinkles but you will also have to contend with controlling the shine. You will want to avoid ingredients such as mineral oil, petroleum, and even alcohol. However, you will want to make sure that you still moisturize it with an oil-free moisturizer or a non-comedogenic one. You also will want to treat any acne if you get it. You can definitely try out chemical exfoliants and masks. However, make sure not to overwash your skin as it will dry it out.
Best products for oily skin:
How to Treat Combination Skin
Dry skin can be frustrating. You will flake and feel like you just don't know what to do some days. You should make sure to choose a rich moisturizer. You can apply it morning and night. Additionally, you should put the moisturizer on after you come into contact with water, like showering. Try to keep the air at home warm and moist. Also, try to avoid harsh soaps that contain citrus or a lot of oil.
Best products for combination skin:
Tips & Tricks For All Types of Skin
- 15 HOMEMADE FACIAL MASKS FOR A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SKIN TYPES
- 15 SPECIFIC SMOOTHIES FOR NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL SKIN
- THE BEST VITAMINS FOR KEEPING YOUR SKIN YOUNG
- DISCOVER HOW TO AVOID CLOGGED PORES AND HAVE BEAUTIFUL SKIN ALL THE TIME
- 3 EASY WAYS TO MAKE YOUR SKIN LOOK BETTER
What is Your Skin Type? Q&A With a Dermatologist
Finally, here is a very educational skin type Q&A with dermatologist Dr. Dray. Make sure to watch it, you may hear some surprising facts and valuable info about your skin.
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