How to determine your skin type
Before purchasing a branded cream or advertised cosmetics, you need to determine your skin type; it is likely that expensive products from the beauty industry will not suit you at all, your mood will be ruined, and your money will be wasted. This article will help you get information about your skin type, correct problems and take into account individual characteristics.
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Facial skin types
Our skin is capable of reacting to all changes in the body, nutrition and environmental conditions. Most women face various problems - pimples, rashes, early expression wrinkles. The correct selection of facial skin care products will prevent the appearance of some defects and allergic reactions. To find the perfect cleanser, makeup remover or decorative cosmetics, it is worth arming ourselves with the information we need so much.
Cosmetologists distinguish four types:
- normal;
- fat;
- dry;
- combined.
The first option in modern realities is found only on the pages of glossy magazines. Happy girls with this type of skin have no pigmentation, visible blood vessels or red-blue “stars” on their faces. Normal skin type is not subject to peeling, oily shine, dryness or the presence of defects - pimples, comedones, enlarged, clogged. To the touch, normal skin is smooth and soft, the complexion is uniform, pinkish, thanks to good blood circulation, after water procedures the face does not “tighten” and there is no feeling of a mask. Over time, in the absence of proper attention, such skin takes on the characteristics of a dry type.
The main characteristic of oily skin is the presence of shine. It appears due to impaired blood supply and increased sebum secretion. Due to the fact that excess oil clogs the pores (and they are usually enlarged), various defects appear - pimples, blackheads, comedones, inflammation, the general appearance of the skin in the absence of proper attention to it is unkempt. Before and during menstruation, the amount inflammation may increase, fat content increases.
But owners of this type of skin also have an advantage - it is quite dense, so wrinkles appear later than in women with dry skin. Another good news for young girls is that with age, this type can change to combined and you can easily eliminate some of the shortcomings. 
Dry skin at a young age may not cause any particular problems; it looks healthy, does not have an oily sheen, is not prone to acne and blackheads, and the color is even and matte. However, even young ladies may experience facial expressions. wrinkles, peeling, irritation. Such skin reacts sharply to climate changes and does not tolerate the use of certain creams.
Mixed skin type is found mainly in teenagers and young people under 25 years of age, less often - up to 35. Such skin looks healthy in appearance, the complexion is uniform, but upon careful examination, enlarged pores dotted with blackheads and various defects are visible in oily areas - roughness, unevenness, shine. This is usually clearly visible in the forehead, nose and chin areas. On the cheeks, on the contrary, the skin is quite thin and vulnerable; in winter, peeling and red inflamed areas are clearly visible.
Taking care of combination skin is difficult, because oily areas benefit from constant cleansing and washing, while dry skin will begin to flake even more. 
How to determine your facial skin type
For the first test, you will need to remove all makeup from your face, wipe it with cleansing lotion, and then carefully examine your skin in front of a mirror that has a magnifying effect, the lighting should be bright enough. Turning your head in different directions, examine all areas in detail, pay attention to the presence of oily areas, peeling, unevenness and inflammation. By comparing the result with the above information and analyzing it, you can draw a conclusion about the type of your skin.
The second test is to determine the oil level of the skin. To do this, you just need a napkin to blot your face. If the skin is oily, sebaceous secretions will be imprinted all over the surface; if they are noticeable only in the area of the chin, forehead and nose - combination skin. Dry cover is characterized by the absence of imprints. If the skin is normal, you will find a few small marks throughout. 
How to identify oily skin
Signs of oily skin:
- greasy shine;
- enlarged pores;
- acne that appears due to clogged pores;
- the skin is dense and rough in appearance;
- wrinkles appear later.
At a young age, such skin can cause a lot of trouble for its owners. During the period of hormonal changes, sebum secretion increases even more, acne and comedones spread over the entire surface of the face, and leather may have the same properties in other parts of the body, inflammation often appears on the chest, back, some women suffer from this problem up to 30 years. Sometimes oily skin becomes pathological, causing seborrhea and acne. 
Oily skin can stay firm if you take care of it regularly.
Home care:
- Oily skin should be refreshed several times a day using foams; the products should be rubbed in evenly for a couple of minutes. Antibacterial soaps and cleansers increase sebum secretion and dry out the face. Alcohol-based lotions are also not recommended.
- Fat creams are prohibited; they can only be used in extreme cases, for example, before a walk in the frosty season. But light creams and gels will come in handy; they will moisturize the face without causing sebum secretion.
- Light peeling is allowed, but scrubbing of inflamed areas should be avoided.
- For healthy looking skin, start cleansing from the inside - eat healthy foods, avoiding flour, spicy, salty and fatty foods.
How to identify dry skin
Dry leather is the complete opposite of oily, outwardly it may look beautiful and well-groomed, however, due to insufficient sebum secretion, it is too thin and susceptible to the appearance of early wrinkles.
Main features:
- has a matte finish, no greasy shine at all;
- thin, elastic;
- the pores are completely invisible, there is no inflammation;
- sometimes there is a feeling of tightness and flaking;
- By the age of 30, there are facial wrinkles.
How to care:
- observe drinking regime;
- wash with special products for dry skin, during the procedure make light pats for better blood circulation;
- choose an effective moisturizing and nourishing cream; a good replacement would be full-fat yogurt or homemade sour cream;
- before each exit outside during the cold season, apply a rich nourishing cream;
- To avoid irritating dry skin, remove makeup with a swab dipped in oil (sesame, olive).
Combination skin
How to recognize combination skin type:
- usually the skin in the temples, cheeks, neck and around the eyes is normal or dry;
- The area of the chin, nose and forehead is characterized by increased fat content, acne often appears there.
Caring for mixed skin types depends mainly on climatic conditions:
- in hot weather, you need to take care of it like oily skin - wash regularly with cool water, cleanse with products with an anti-inflammatory effect;
- in winter combined type skin requires constant hydration and nutrition; you should not get carried away with applying hard masks and peeling;
- In the spring, the area of the forehead, nose and chin will be especially oily, this process can be controlled, and well-chosen cosmetic products can help solve the problem.
Normal skin
Properties of normal skin:
- complexion pinkish;
- pores are practically invisible, no acne;
- the skin does not suffer from excessive sebum secretion and does not have a characteristic shine;
- the face fades gradually and in a timely manner.
Women with this skin type do not age for a long time; wrinkles may not appear until the age of 40, since the moisture level is in the right range. Care should be daily, but, as a rule, it does not require much effort or material costs. Over the years, due to an unhealthy lifestyle, smoking, drinking alcohol and living in unfavorable conditions, your skin type may well change. To keep your skin young and healthy it is enough to:
- wash with clean, cool water;
- wipe your face with ice cubes to increase blood circulation;
- don't forget to delete it promptly makeup using lotions and foams;
- Once a week, carry out a cleansing procedure using moisturizing masks and scrubs.
