How to determine your Skin Type.

Before you can establish what your skin type is, you have to look at factors that may have effects on your skin. There are two main factors to consider, external factors and internal factors. Here are a few items to consider:

External Factors:

~Genetics…. Medical conditions like Rosacea, Psoriasis, etc.

~ Hormonal changes…. Pregnancies, depression, etc.

~Smoking…. Can lead to premature aging, harmful free radicals.

~Medications…. Chemicals used in medication can cause hormonal imbalance.

Internal Factors:

~Environmental Toxins…. Pollutant in the air.

~Sun Exposure…. Damage from UV rays.

~Climate…. Extreme weather changes.

~Skin Care Routine…. Over exfoliating, not following product directions.

Determining skin types.
Your skin type can change depending on what external and internal factors are currently affecting you. To determine your current skin type, follow these simple steps: first wash your face with a gentle facial cleanser then wait 60 minutes. You will need 4 one-ply sheets of tissue paper. After the hour has passed use each tissue sheet of a different area of your face. These are the four critical areas and include: Forehead, Chin, Cheek, and Nose. Inspect each tissue and look for any oily spots or flaky skin particals on the tissue.

Interpreting your results.

Check each tissue square carefully. Oil on each individual tissue indicates you have an oily skin type. If you only see oil on some of the tissue squares, this indicates you have a combination skin type. If you see flakes of skin on tissue with or without any oily residue, or if your skin feels tight and itchy this indicates your skin type is Dry. No oil and no flaky residue on your tissue squares indicate you have a normal skin type.

You should check your skin type once every 3-6 months to make sure it has not changed. Here are some fabulous facial care products from our EGCG members:

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Post written by Skin Journey