Skin-types And What Are They & How Do I Identify It?

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As the title says we are going to identify on what our skin-type and different types of skin-types! The main issues of each skin type and what to look out for products! I hope you find this post helpful and enjoy.♡♡♡

What are Skin-Types?

Everyone's skin is different from each other! We all have our unique features on our beautiful faces and a skin-type is one of them, to sum it all up a Skin-Type is basically on how our skin feels, reacts and it's anatomy/production. ( Yes everyone's skin anatomy is the same but you will get what I mean.) . Our Skin-Types can change through out the years it can either be because of our health for example or even the season.

The Different Types Of Skin-Types.

• Oily Skin - Oily skin is when our oil-glands tend to produce a large amount of oil ( Sebum ) . Most people with oily skin have a bit of shine to their face.

• Dry Skin - Dry skin is when our oil-glands tend to produce less oil and also it often has a flaky and rough surface.

• Combination Skin - Combination Skin is when you have a mix of dry skin and oily skin for example an oily T-Zone and dry cheeks.

• Acne-Prone Skin - Acne-Prone Skin is when our skin produces an alarming amount of sebum ( It my vary due to age. ) thus it forms into pimples. Normally around the pimple it tends to be very red and inflamed.

• Sensitive/Reactive Skin - Sensitive/Reactive skin is when our skin tends to be more flushed when we try out different products or for example do our skin-care.

• Mature Skin - Mature Skin is when we have fine-lines and wrinkles and the skin is often more dry and saggy than others.

• Normal Skin - Normal Skin is when our skin produces a normal amount of oil and it isn't too dry. You have no shine or dry patches.

Please note that each Skin-Type can mix with each other for example, you can have dry skin and have acne-prone skin. ( It mostly happens in Adult-Acne which I'll have an entire blog about.) So get to know your skin and listen to it.

How Do I Identify My Skin-Type?

To Identify your Skin-Type you can do a simple test. You basically wash your face with your cleanser and pat it dry make sure to not put anything else afterwards, then wait about 30 minutes and gently put your index-finger on your face and slowly move around your face. Then afterwards look in the mirror and see how your skin looks. Then match up to the above list.

What Are Some Of The Ingredients I Should Look Out For?

• Oily Skin - For Oily Skin look out for Niacinamide, Zinc, PCA, Seaweed and Algae extract, Clay, Retinol, Salicylic Acid. All of these ingredients tend to help with oil-control along to provide some moisture which can also decrease oil productions. Seaweed and Algae contain many minerals to help with sebum control.

• Dry Skin - For Dry Skin look out for Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Aloe Vera, Fatty alcohols, Petrolatum, Squalane. All of these ingredients help to provide moisture along with hold in that moisture which Hyaluronic Acid does along with Glycerin, Ceramides help with the skin barrier along with dry patches. Squalane is a type of oil which our skin naturally produces so our skin can absorb it more.

• Combination Skin - For Combination skin look out for Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Ceramides, Glycerin, Clay. For Combination Skin you can some products which are for example Oily Skin and Dry Skin and put them on that specific area of concern.

• Acne-Prone Skin - For Acne-Prone Skin look out for Salicylic Acid, Retinol, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid ( Vitamin C ), Ceramides, PCA, Clay, Hyaluronic Acid, Sulfur, Glycerin. All of these ingredients can support Acne-Prone Skin by helping with break-outs along with the sebum production while also proving moisture and also aid with redness.

• Sensitive/Reactive Skin - For Sensitive/Reactive Skin look out for Ceramides, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Panthenol, Azelaic Acid, Shea Butter, Honey, Aloe Vera, Marshmallow extract, Licorice extract. All of these ingredients help to calm irritated skin while also proving moisture and soothing affects. Licorice and Marshmallow extract help with redness and Azelaic Acid gently exfoliates dead skin.

• Mature Skin - For Mature Skin look out for Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Seaweed and Algae extract, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, Matrixyl 3000, Arginine, Copper Tripeptide-1. All of these ingredients help to plump up the skin while also helping with cell turn over, Peptides help with wrinkles and fine-lines along with to plump up your skin. Vitamin E,C and Ferulic Acid help against environmental damage.

• Normal Skin - For Normal Skin look out for Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Retinol All of these ingredients help to maintain the skin's moisture level while preventing excess oil.

That is all on what we have for today and about all of the skin-types, in the future I shall go in more depth about each skin-type along with the anatomy of the skin. I hope you enjoyed this post and found it useful. Love yourself and your skin and make sure to pamper yourself. Check out my other posts about Self-Care and Acne-Prone skin.

See you next time,♡♡♡

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