How to easily identify your skin type & reveal your best version

How do I know what my skin type is?

Discovering your skin type is the first step toward a personalized and effective skincare routine. Did you know that understanding your skin's specific characteristics can help you choose the perfect products to keep it healthy and glowing? In this article, we’ll help you identify your skin’s real needs and transform it with the right facial care regimen.

The 5 skin types you need to know

There are five main skin types: dry, normal, oily, combination, and sensitive. Each type has unique characteristics and requires specific care. Here’s a detailed look at each:

Dry skin
Dry skin is characterized by insufficient sebum production, leading to a lack of lipids necessary to retain moisture. This can result in rough, flaky skin prone to irritation.

Dry skin lacks the lipids needed to form an effective protective barrier, which can be worsened by environmental factors like cold, dry weather. For dry skin, we recommend deep nourishment with highly potent moisturizers such as HD Melatogen Cream.

Normal skin
Normal skin is balanced, neither too oily nor too dry. It has a smooth texture, fine pores, and a healthy appearance. If you have normal skin, you're lucky!

Normal skin maintains a proper balance of sebum and moisture, making it less prone to skin issues. For this type of skin, we recommend Blumoist Hyaluronic Acid Serum, part of the HD Cosmetic Efficiency hyaluronic acid range.

Oily skin
Oily skin is characterized by excessive sebum production, which can lead to enlarged pores and a shiny appearance. It is more prone to acne and other imperfections. This excess sebum can clog pores and cause breakouts.

Combination skin
Combination skin has oily characteristics in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and dry or normal skin on the cheeks. It requires balanced care to treat both areas effectively. Combination skin combines areas with different levels of sebum production, which can complicate care. It’s important to use specific products for each zone of the face.

Sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is prone to irritation and allergic reactions. It can easily become red and react negatively to certain products or environmental factors. Sensitive skin has a weakened skin barrier, making it more susceptible to external irritants. Factors like stress, diet, and climate can aggravate sensitivity.

How to determine your facial skin type
Identifying your facial skin type is essential for tailoring your skincare routine. Here are two simple methods to help you figure it out.

Wash your face and observe its behavior after 30 minutes
Cleanse your face with a mild cleanser and do not apply any product. After 30 minutes, observe how your skin feels. If it feels tight, you likely have dry skin. If only your T-zone is shiny, you have combination skin. If your entire face is shiny, you have oily skin.

This method allows you to observe your skin's natural sebum production without the interference of cosmetic products.

Press your face with blotting paper
Press blotting paper on different areas of your face. If the paper picks up oil from all areas, you have oily skin. If it only picks up oil from the T-zone, you have combination skin. If no oil is picked up, you have dry skin.

Using blotting paper helps identify the areas with higher sebum production, giving you a clear indication of your skin type.

What is my skin type: main characteristics Each skin type has specific characteristics that require particular care. Here are some tips to care for each skin type:

Tips for dry skin:

• Use gentle cleansers and avoid hot water.
• Apply lipid-rich moisturizers.
• Avoid alcohol-based products that can dry out the skin.
  Dry skin needs products with highly potent actives like the HD Melatogen anti-aging nourishing creams.

Tips for oily skin:

• Use cleansers that control sebum production.
• Apply non-comedogenic products.
• Exfoliate regularly to prevent clogged pores.
  
  

Tips for sensitive skin:

• Use hypoallergenic, fragrance-free products.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes.
• Apply soothing and reparative creams.
  Sensitive skin benefits from products that strengthen its barrier and reduce inflammation, such as MASK Calm & Restore, which has calming, reparative, and hydrating properties to improve skin health and appearance.