Many women indeed pay careful attention to their skin.
They buy good skincare products, stick to a skincare routine, and follow all skincare rules…
But do you know that doing all these might be in vain if you do not know your skin type?
We all do not have the same skin type, and sadly, some of us are not aware of our skin type.
This is why, this week, we will explore the different skin types, how to identify them, and most importantly, the unique skincare tips for each skin type.
The Different Skin Types
There are five different skin types, namely: normal skin, oily skin, dry skin, combination skin and sensitive skin.
It is important that you read this very carefully. If you can understand the differences, it makes it easier for you to identify your skin type and how best you can take care of it.
1. Normal Skin Type
The word “normal” is used to describe a skin that is well balanced. This means that your skin is not oily or dry. It produces just the right amount of oil and can retain enough water to prevent it from becoming dry.
Some common traits of normal skin include:
- A normal skin does not easily react to skincare products. It is rarely sensitive to ingredients in skincare products except if they are too harsh or extremely irritating
- It rarely has blemishes or breakouts
- It is smooth and velvety
- Normal skin has normal-sized pores — not large nor too tiny
- Normal skin is a proof that there is proper blood circulation to your skin
Basically, normal skin is a skin that is healthy and rarely has the common skincare issues that plague other skincare types.
Though this skin type is the holy grail of skin types, it is not common.
Skincare tips for normal skin
- Strictly follow a skincare routine. This will help to keep your skin healthy and glowing.
- Do not use skincare products with harsh ingredients to avoid damaging your perfect skin.
2. Dry Skin Type
When it comes to dry skin, the main problem is your body’s inability to retain moisture.
This means that the sebaceous glands in your body are not producing enough sebum. When your skin doesn’t have enough sebum in the body, your skin becomes dry.
Also, a dry skin indicates a faulty skin barrier. Your skin barrier is supposed to help retain moisture. When it doesn’t, your skin becomes dry.
Factors that cause dry skin
There are different factors that can make your skin become dry. Most of them are environmental factors. They include:
- Skin’s exposure to dry and windy weather
- Genetics
- Hormonal imbalance
- Skin exposure to harsh beauty soaps and detergent
- Use of skincare products that contain ingredients that irritate the skin
- Ageing
- Exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun
Some of the traits of a dry skin include
- Skin patches that can be scaly and flaky
- Itching
- Your skin might appear rough or blotchy
- Chapping, which might cause cracks on your skin
- Calluses
- Your skin becomes easily prone to infection and can get inflamed
Note that all these symptoms vary depending on how dry your skin is. For extremely dry skin, the symptoms are severe, and they appear on certain body parts like knees, feet, hand and elbow.
Tips to take care of dry skin:
- Do not take long baths.
- Use skincare products that are mild and gentle.
- Do not scrub your skin while bathing.
- Use a moisturizing cream. You can also make use of natural oils.
- Put on gloves when you use detergents or other cleaning agents.
3. Oily Skin Type
This type of skin is the exact opposite of dry skin. While dry skin doesn’t have enough sebum, oily skin has excess sebum. Usually, when hormonal changes occur, it can push your sebaceous glands into overdrive. These glands begin to produce excess sebum.
Factors that can cause oily skin
- Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, etc.
- Stress
- Hot or sunny weather
- Overdrying your skin which can force your body to produce excess oil
Common traits of oily skin include:
- Enlarged pores which sometimes can be caused by constant weight gain and weight loss or frequent breakouts.
- Extra shiny skin.
- Pimples, blackhead and other skin blemishes. This is as a result of clogged skin pores from the excess oil on your skin.
Tips to take care of oily skin
- Do not take long baths. Wash only twice daily.
- Use mild skincare products. Do not scrub or use products with ingredients that can dry out your skin.
- When acne appears, do not pop, squeeze or pick at it. It will only worsen the symptoms.
- Do not use comedogenic skincare products. They clog your skin pores.
4. Combination Skin Type
Combination skin, as the name suggests, is a skin that is both oily and dry. It combines the traits of oily skin and dry skin, but on different parts of your face.
Combination skin is the most common among the skin types, but it is not easy to identify and even harder to treat.
If you have combination skin, your T-zone will be oily while other parts of your face like your cheek will be dry. Your T-zone area includes your forehead, nose and chin.
The T-zone area has more active glands than other parts. So, it tends to be oily while other parts are dry.
Traits of combination skin
- Your cheeks might have either normal or dry skin.
- The T-zone will be oily with enlarged pores.
Tips to take care of combination skin
- Use products that contain natural ingredients
- Apply two moisturizers, an oil-based moisturizer for the dry part of your face and a water-based moisturizer for the T-zone.
- Exfoliate regularly. Concentrate on your T-zone area.
- Stay away from products that have fragrance. They can cause skin irritations.
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5. Sensitive Skin Type
This skin type is the most delicate of them all.
If you have sensitive skin, it means that your skin gets easily irritated by both skincare products and other environmental factors. It can also exhibit the traits of a combination, dry or oily skin.
Factors that can cause sensitive skin include:
- Hormonal fluctuations
- Extreme weather conditions
- Use of products that contain ingredients that can irritate the skin
- Genetics
- Underlying skin conditions like rosacea
Traits of sensitive skin:
- Redness
- Inflammation
- Flakiness
- Stinging sensation
- Dryness
- Burning
Tips to take care of sensitive skin
- Avoid skin care products that contain harsh chemicals which can cause skin irritations
- Avoid anything that can trigger an allergic reaction.
- Do a patch test first before using a new skincare product
- Do not scrub while bathing. Get an exfoliating cream instead of a scrub
In conclusion,
At this point, you should already know the kind of skin that you have. Watch out for the symptoms and follow the skincare tips for your skin type. If you can do this, you will experience an easier skin care journey.
If you need more help in identifying your skin type and also know the exact ingredients/products to use for your own skin type, click this link now => https://www.beaucrest.ng/acne-herbal-diy/
So over to you; have you been able to identify your skin type? How do you care for your specific skin type? Do let me know in the comments; I’ll definitely reply 🙂
Mine is oily skin
Hi Chinwe, i am happy you can now identify your skin type. Do not forget to follow the skincare tips for oily skin and let me know how these tips work for your skin.
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Very informative skincare routine and identification of skin type. With the above write up, I know my skin type is normal skin type and what organic products can I use in mixing a suitable cream for my skin. Thanks my amiable moderator and wonderful friend.
Hi, Yetunde…
Your answer is right at the end of the article. Just click on the link i added at the end of the article.
I think my skin type is the combination skin type, Wat can I use please?
Hi, i would advise you go through the article again and read the skincare tips for combination skin or better still, click on this link for more information on the best product to use for your skin => https://www.beaucrest.ng/acne-herbal-diy/
Good morning dear… Mine is the oily skin type…. But I get reacted to almost all the skin care products…..
Hi Otobong,
I believe by now you are practising the skincare tips i gave for oily skin. As for your skin that keeps reacting to skincare products, i have a herbal solution that will clear your blemishes and not cause reactions. To get more info about it, please click on this link: https://www.beaucrest.ng/acne-herbal-diy/
Nice article! Nature of my skin is dry and this article can be helpful to take its best care. I will definitely follow your advice. Thanks and keep sharing.
Awesome, Lisa!
Plz I think mine is oily skin and I have lots of pimples and black spots, plz how can I get back my smooth glowing skin
Hey dear, I advise that you follow the tips I gave on how to take care of oily skin?
Apart from that, you need a skincare product that clears acne and spots. Have you tried out the BeauCrest African Black Soap?
If not, I suggest you do. To get all the info you need about the soap, please click on this link=>https://www.beaucrest.ng/get-african-black-soap-2/
I have really dry and itchy skin. I have tried several nourishing and moisturizing toners and also I have tried several moisturizers, but I still have dry skin. I’m glad the itchiness went away. I have also increased my water intake. Thank you so much for the tips!
Sorry, to ask but this bothers me a lot. I’ve got a lot of moles on my face than any other part of my body. It’s really embarrassing. I’ve tried to look up for treatments but all to no avail..It keeps growing back..They are attacking to take over my face territory.. I need help. What can I do to win.
P.S : I have a sensitive skin
My skin is really giving me tough time
Is having skin blemish and have tried several skin product all to no avail.
Can u please tell me the skin product I can use.
Use the BeauCrest African Black Soap to get rid of ALL the blemishes on your skin. You’ll get a free organic moisturizer when you order. Learn more here: https://www.beaucrest.ng/get-african-black-soap-2/
I have a dry skin and yet am always having breakout pimples black spot that won’t go for a very long period so what product do u advice
You should use this: https://www.beaucrest.ng/get-african-black-soap-2/
Hi Fadekemi,I think mine is combination (neither oily nor dry). Can you recommend a natural skincare products especially for my face(lots of acne and dark spots)
Have you heard about the BeauCrest African Black Soap and Organic Moisturizer? They are both made from plants 100% (not just organic) and work for ALL skin types. We are actually having a promo on them both currently. Learn more about it here: https://www.beaucrest.ng/african-black-soap-flash-sale/
Regards
I have an oily skin and I have acne, though chocolate skinned but the acne made my face darker than my body what do I do?
Hey dear, I advise that you follow the tips I gave on how to take care of oily skin?
Apart from that, you need a skincare product that clears acne and spots. Have you tried out the BeauCrest African Black Soap?
If not, I suggest you do. To get all the info you need about the soap, please click on this link=>https://www.beaucrest.ng/get-african-black-soap-2/
Nice article! I absolutely learned a lot from this. Thank you so much for sharing!
Tank you so much fade..It really helped but d only problem I do have with my skin is eczema,despite my spotless face and its normally my face, any little irritation on my face, leads to ezcema..Pls how do I avoids it..Tanks
Hi, I can’t share tips with you here in details but I have written an article about treating eczema. Here is the link to the article: https://www.beaucrest.ng/how-to-make-eczema-disappear/
You can also get the BeauCrest African Black soap. It clears eczema completely and it has worked for women just like you.
Hello ma, i have a oily brown skin. Will like to know whether it is safe for me to use CETAPHIL OIL CONTROL MOISTURIZER SPF 30. Cause i don’t want things that will damage my skin. Thank you.
Hi Dear, I haven’t tried the moisturizer before, so I cannot vouch for it. You can go read up reviews about the product to know if it works or not. If you need a moisturizer, you should get the BeauCrest Organic Moisturiser. I use that every day, and it has worked wonders for my skin.
I have a sensitive skin and in one of the tips u main mention do not scrub while bathing.
Does this mean that we can’t use facial scrub or body scrub or u meant not to scrub hard while bathing and also can sensitive skin take lone bath.
Please i need a Reply.
Hi Blessing,
You can use scrubs whether it is facial or for the body. But just as I said, when applying a srub, be very gentle on your skin. Do not press it hard on your skin at all. The same goes for when you are taking your bath. Rub the sponge gently on your skin.
As for the other question, did you mean a long bath? If yes, long baths are not good for anyone no matter the skin type. 10 minutes in the bathroom is enough to get cleaned up properly.