What Skin Type Are You???

An artist can only do good work when he knows the canvas and what tools to use on it. Everyone can become a beauty genius. Knowing what type is your skin, is the foundation.

There are five basic skin types: normal, oily, dry, combination and sensitive. With the market full of products suited to special needs of each skin type, it is vital that you know where you are positioned and use specialized products for that pampered, glowing skin. Using the wrong products can not only stop you from looking the best but also induce or aggravate skin troubles!

So, how do you know what type of skin you have?

Fortunately, there’s been an easy method around for ages. I reproduce it here for your benefit…  

“The White Tissue Paper Test”

When you wake up in the morning, take a white tissue, unfold, and gently press on your face. Now observe it. If you are a…

~        Normal Skin Type:

No to slight amount of oil. In addition, no flaky skin residue.

~        Dry Skin Type:

No oil, flaky skin residue and a feeling of tightness, as if your skin is a tad too small for your face.

~        Oily Skin Type:

Oil all over tissue.

~        Combination Skin Type:

Oil in the “T-zone” (Forhead, nose and chin).

~        Sensitive Skin Type:

Similar results to dry skin type. However, this kind of skin is prone to irritation and tends to be more inflamed.

  

Alternately, to take this test, wash your face with a gentle cleanser, pat dry and then take “The White Tissue Paper Test” after about an hour.

So, What Skin Type Are You???