How to find your Skin Type

What is my skin type? If you don't know what yours is, you should find out.

To know your skin type is absolutely necessary in order to make a right decision about a proper skin care or treatment, which is suitable for your particular skin needs, to improve your look and slow the aging process.

Follow these simple steps to determine which type of skin you have and learn which types of products are right for you.

1. Wash your face

Remove makeup and wash off the day's oil and dirt, giving your skin a fresh start.

2. Wait an hour

Don't apply any products and let your skin return to its natural state.

3. What do you see?

Determine your skin type based on your natural skin's characteristics.

Normal Skin

No signs of flaking or oiliness. Skin feels supple and smooth.

Normal skin has:

• No or few imperfections.
• No severe sensitivity.
• Barely visible pores.
• A radiant complexion.

Dry Skin

Skin feels tight and may have flaky areas.

Dry skin can produce:

• Less elasticity.
• Almost invisible pores.
• Dull, rough complexion.
• Red patches.
• More visible lines.

Oily Skin

Skin looks shiny and may feel slick to the touch.

Oily skin can produce:

• Enlarged pores.
• Dull or shiny, thick complexion.
• Blackheads, spots or other blemishes.

Combination Skin

This skin type is a mix of oily and dry. Skin usually has an oily T-Zone (especially the nose and the forehead) and is normal to dry everywhere else.

Combination skin can produce:

• Overly dilated pores.
• Blackheads.
• Skiny skin. 

Keep In Mind:

Levels of each skin type may vary. You could be on the drier side of dry or the normal side of oily. Everyone is different and that's great.

Whatever your skin concerns are, there is a mask at Skinphy to fit your needs.

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