Skin Types & How To Spot Them

To be able to care for your skin and to have it look its best you need to know your skin and what type it is. So I am going to tell you the signs of each skin type so you will be able to treat your skin with the love it deserves x

There are 5 different skin types:

Normal

Dry

Oily

Sensitive

Combination

Normal Skin

Normal skin is often known as balanced, because it is neither too oily nor too dry. It looks health, plump and is free from blemishes. While this skin type looks perfect it still needs as much care as other types as neglect can lead to dryness.

Spot it by:

Free from blemishes

Healthy colour

Pore size is small/medium

Skin texture is neither too thick nor too thin

Dry skin

Dry skin is caused by a lack of oil production in the skin. The use of harsh facial products, the effects of weather conditions can also cause it, if you are taking medication or it can just be aging that is causing the dryness.

Spot it by:

Small pores

Skin texture is thin, with patches of visibly flaking skin

Tightness in the skin

Can feel rough to touch

Prone to white heads

Oily Skin

Oily skin is the opposite of dry skin it is caused by the over-production of oil in the skin. This over production can be caused by a number of factors. During puberty a change in hormonal levels can increase the production of oil or a diet rich in fats and oils can also contribute to this skin type.

Spot it by:

Enlarged pores

Black heads

Skin texture is course & thick

Blemishes

Skin can appear sallow

Skin can appear shiny throughout the day

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin reacts easily to both external and internal factors. People that suffer from sensitive skin can have in cases have multiple food allergies as well has having sensitivities to cosmetic products. A number of factors can result in sensitive skin such as aging, medication and hormonal changes.

Spot it by:

Blotchy, pink/red patches

Rashes can appear and become painful

Irritated, itchy skin

Broken veins around the nose and cheeks

Dry, flaky, tight or sore skin

Combination Skin

It is also possible to have a combination of any 2 or 3 of the skin types mentioned above. Identifying the differences on your skin can take a bit of practice but a very common combination is oily on the t-zone and dry/normal on the cheeks. There are products made specifically for combination skin so you don't need to buy multiple products for each area.

Spot it by:

• You may have slightly oily T-zone and drier cheeks with dry patchy spots 
• You may also have larger pores on your cheeks and possibly your forehead
• This skin type can have medium pores, a smooth and even texture, good circulation and a healthy color 

I hope this post will help you figure out your skin type and enable you to care for your skin in the right way.

Love,

Elle x