Human skin is one of the most complex organs, because it directly interacts with the environment. This means that all positive and negative impacts are quickly reflected on it. That is why you need to know how to determine the type of facial skin in order to correctly choose decorative and caring cosmetics.
Proper cosmetics will significantly reduce the negative effects of the environment, and to cope with those disadvantages that are inherent in the skin of a woman: dry skin can be moisturized, oily skin can be made matte, etc.
How to determine the type of facial skin ? There are several methods for this. Your attention in this article will be proposed 3 of them:
- visual definition;
- definition on a cosmetic towel ;
- test.
Regardless of the method chosen, the skin must be thoroughly cleaned. Then she should be allowed to rest for 4 hours, after which she can count on a plausible result. However, do not forget that the condition of the skin can change in different conditions: in winter, the skin dries and peels, and in hot summer even dry skin can give signs of oily. And the condition of the skin depends directly on the foods consumed by the woman.
In order to visually determine the type of skin, it is necessary to carefully examine the face in the mirror, possibly magnifying. It is necessary to determine the presence of open and enlarged pores, blackheads, acne, cracks, oily sheen. It is necessary to analyze the information received and compare it with descriptions of all skin types. These are the descriptions.
Normal skin. Such skin is characterized by the absence of enlarged pores, oily sheen, cracks, peeling, acne. It is to this skin condition that you must strive. Women with such skin are extremely few, and its only drawback is that with age, normal skin dries and turns into dry. However, with proper care, the onset of this moment can be seriously delayed.
Oily skin. It is characterized by oily sheen, the presence of acne, dull color. Of the advantages of oily skin, it can be noted that it remains elastic for a long time and wrinkles appear on it late. Care for oily skin involves thorough cleansing, narrowing the pores, regulating the sebaceous glands. But the use of oily creams to such skin is contraindicated.
Dry skin. Thin, delicate, matte skin. Often after washing, such skin seems to be tight. Dry skin quickly fades and needs constant hydration.
Combination skin. Very common type. Some areas of the skin, most often the chin, nose and forehead, are oily and the cheeks dry. Choosing cosmetics for this type of skin is the most difficult.
How to determine the type of facial skin with a cosmetic wipe? Take a napkin and blot it on your face in three places: cheeks, chin and forehead. By the number and intensity of oily stains on a napkin, you can determine the type of skin. If the skin is oily, the spots will be extensive and intense. If there are few spots and they are small, then we are talking about normal skin. If there are a lot of spots on the napkins from the forehead and chin, and the napkin from the cheeks is dry, then the skin is of a combined type. Completely dry wipes speak of dry skin.
Test "How to determine the type of facial skin?" Answer a few questions:
- Determine the number of grease stains on a cosmetic towel according to the previous method, are there many stains?
- Do you have acne and how often?
- Does it happen that makeup turns into a greasy mask in a day?
- Do you have acne? A lot of?
- Does skin tighten after washing?
There are three possible answers: under the letter “a” - yes, often, a lot; under "b" - medium, sometimes rarely; and "c" - no, not enough.
It remains to calculate what answers are more. If there are more letters "a", then the skin is oily, if more than "b", then normal or combination; "In" - dry skin. How to determine the type of facial skin as accurately as possible?
Usually these tests are enough, however, if you have questions, it makes sense to contact a cosmetologist or dermatologist.
In addition, it is important to remember that over time the skin type changes. So, in adolescence, a girl can suffer from oily skin, and by adulthood get another problem - dry skin. That is why, skin type must be checked every two years to adjust care according to all changes. Otherwise, there is a risk of spoiling your skin.