Figure Out Your Skin Type In Just A Few Simple Steps- Beauty Duniya

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Have you ever felt jealous after seeing someone’s skin? Well, glowing skin is not less than a blessing for a woman. But what if we don’t know what type of skin we have? We are just applying face masks, costly beauty products for the sake of glowing and healthy skin but no results. So, what do we do to get glowing and healthy skin? First, we need to understand what type of skin we have. The first question that comes to mind is how to know your skin type. But before knowing our skin type let us understand different types of skin and then find out your skin type and must read the complete article and take advantage.

“A perfect glowing skin is the best accessory a person can wear.”

TYPES OF SKIN
Did you know every skin type reacts differently to each ingredient? Understanding the skin type helps us to find the right products that can take care of our skin gracefully and make it flawless. You don’t need to worry, we have come up with some product suggestions as well for your skin type. How to know your skin type is a valid question that needs to be answered. The Skin is as unique as you are ...
... but broadly it will fall into one of these seven types of skin: Oily, Dry, Normal, Combination, Sensitive, Dehydrated and Acne-prone. Let’s understand the skin type in details-

Common Types of Skin- how to know your skin type
OILY SKIN

Feel slick to the touch and has a shiny appearance.
Produces oil in the T-Zone and the cheek area.
Pores are enlarged and more visible.
Prone to blackheads and acne.
DRY SKIN

Feels tight in the morning.
May have rough or flaky patches.
Maybe itchy.
Dull and rough complexion.
NORMAL SKIN

None of the above.
Dewy appearance.
No major skin issue.
COMBINATION SKIN

Usually dry on the cheeks but oily in the T-zone area.
Enlarge pores (usually on the nose).
Maybe dry-combination (dry on the cheeks, normal-to-oily in the t-zone) or oily combination (oily in the t-zone, dry to normal on the cheeks).
SENSITIVE SKIN

Reacts negatively to many products, often braking out or becoming very dry.
May become red or hot when touched.
May have visible blotchiness /red areas.
Maybe itchy
DEHYDRATED SKIN

Skin is visibly dry and may have rough or flaky spots, but produces excessive sebum.
Often mistaken for oily skin due to oil production, and make it worse by using drying products.
Should be treated as dry skin, despite oily appearance.
ACNE-PRONE SKIN

Prone to acne.
Usually combination to oily.
Products easily cause an acne flare-up.
It can be caused by sensitivity or hormonal imbalance.
How to know your skin type in few simple steps:-
Step 1- Wash your face

Face wash- how to know your skin type
Wet your face with normal water then take a small amount of skin cleanser or face wash on the palm of your hand. Gently massage with your fingertips and cover all areas of your face with the cleanser or facial soap. Thoroughly rinse with normal or cool water and pat dry your face with a soft towel.

Step 2- Wait for an hour

After washing your face just wait for an hour and don’t apply any products including moisturizers on your skin. Avoid touching your face as well to know the exact skin type you have. You can read a book or listen to songs for passing the time.

Step 3- Dab your face with a tissue

Now, the wait is over, Pat your T-zone (It includes your forehead and nose because your nose forms a bridge base of the ‘T’) with a tissue and see what happens to it. If the oil rubbed on-off it then you could have oily or combination skin. If you have dry skin, your face will feel dry after cleansing whereas oily skin will feel cleaner right after washing it. Your T-zone will feel clean if you have combination skin, but your cheeks will feel tight. Sensitive skin will react and may cause itchy skin or a rash.

Step 4- Notice how your skin feels

Notice how your skin feels to know your skin type
If you have sensitive skin, your face will get red, itchy, or a rash could form after using certain facial products. Oily skin will start to feel greasy again as your day continues. You can get pimples or acne at any age, especially if you have an oily skin type. But if your skin doesn’t fall under any of these categories and you’re free of these problem areas, you have normal skin which requires low maintenance but care too.

Tips for skincare
Skin care
For oily skin
If you have oily skin, you should avoid using thick creams and moisturizers. However, that doesn’t mean you should skip hydration altogether. You should use the cream that contains hyaluronic acid. Which helps to skin retain water, without leaving a greasy film on the top layer. A easy and home-made mask for oily skin-

Multani Mitti/Fuller’s Earth Face mask for oily skin-

Ingredients:-

2 tablespoon Multani mitti/Fuller’s earth
1 tablespoon Rosewater
Few drops lemon juice
1 tablespoon of raw milk
Add water to make a thick paste
Direction to use-

Wash your face and pat dry with a soft towel. Gently apply this face mask and keep it for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with normal water.

Benefits:-

Clear up your face
Improve blood circulation
Remove excess oil and dead cells
Apply this face mask twice or thrice in a week to see better results. And don’t forget to share your results in the comment box below.

You can also use this Neutrogena hydrate cream for oily skin before it’s too late, Take care of your skin.

For Dry skin
If you have dry skin, use mild, gentle soap or cleansers. Avoid deodorant soaps. Don’t use scrub while bathing or drying. Ointments and creams may work better than lotions for dry skin but are often messier. Reapply as needed throughout the day. Easy DIY mask for dry skin-

Banana Face pack for dry skin

Ingredients:-

½ ripe banana
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon olive oil
Direction to use:-

Mix all ingredients and make a paste then apply evenly on all your face. Keep it for 10-15 minutes then wash it off with normal water.

Benefits:-

Banana has moisturizing, anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing properties
Honey and Olive oil can deeply moisturize and condition your skin.
Natural sebum production will also increase
Apply this face mask twice a week and see the difference in your skin.

For extra care of your skin, I personally recommend this cream for dry skin. Give a try to get flawless skin and please share results with us in the comment box. We highly appreciate your views.

For Normal skin
If you have normal skin, so treat your skin gently. Don’t use harsh products on your skin. Eat a healthy diet and manage your stress because it’s an effect on your skin. Do try this easy homemade mask-

Oatmeal, Yogurt and Honey Face pack for Normal skin-

Ingredients-

2 tablespoon of Oats
1 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon of Yoghurt
Direction to use:-

Mix all the ingredients properly and make a fine paste. Then apply it evenly on your face by covering, forehead, nose, cheek, underneath and all parts. Keep it for 10 minutes and then wash it off.

Benefits:-

Cleanses and exfoliates the skin
Maintain skin moisture level
Honey and yoghurt keeps skin hydrated
Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties
Apply this mask once or twice a week

As you have normal skin that doesn’t mean that your skin doesn’t need any care. You can use this Dove silky Nourishment Cream for Normal Skin.

Dove silky Nourishment cream
Dove Sikly Nourishment cream for Normal skin
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For combination skin
If you have combination skin, use a gentle oil balancing moisture. Exfoliate once or twice a week to slough off dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. As your skin is of combination type so you can try this Honey, Yoghurt and Rose water face pack–

Ingredients:-

1 tablespoon Yoghurt
1 tablespoon honey
1-2 tablespoon rose water
Direction to use:-

Mix all the ingredients together and make a paste. Apply it on your face. Keep it for 10-15 minutes and wash it off with normal water.

Benefits:-

Combat dryness and provide moisture to your skin
Rosewater controls the oiliness.
Yoghurt and honey for providing coolness to the skin.
For combination skin, you need to try this Lotus Whiteglow especially for combination skin. I recommend this cream for combination skin, Just click on the link and order it for your skin.

For Sensitive Skin
If you have sensitive skin, it is very important to have a skin test done before using a new product on your face or trying a new brand of cosmetics altogether. Just put a small amount on your skin, not the face, for 48 hours to see any skin reaction.You can try this homemade face pack:-

Milk, Lemon Juice And Turmeric Face Pack

Ingredients-

3 tablespoon of raw milk
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
A pinch of turmeric powder
Direction to use:-

Take the lemon juice and milk in a bowl, mix both the ingredients.Add a pinch of turmeric to it and make a mixture which is suitable to apply on the face.Apply this mixture on the face and leave it till it dries naturally.Wash with cold water to get fair and glowing skin naturally.

Benefits:-

Lemon is natural bleach and works great to achieve a fair complexion without being too harsh on skin.
Milk provides moisture to skin
Turmeric powder has antibacterial properties and it also helps in getting fair complexion.
Apply this face pack twice or thrice in a week to see results.

I would like to recommend this Neutrogena cream for sensitive skin. Please try this for extra care of your skin.

For Dehydrated Skin
If you have dehydrated skin, wash your face with a gentle cleanser. Apply an Essence. Use Hyaluronic Acid Serum. Avoid caffeine and alcohol and stay hydrated. Drink a lot of water and eat fruits and green leafy vegetables. You can try this amazing and easy homemade face pack-

Aloe and cucumber mask for dehydrated skin-

Ingredients-

½ a cucumber
2 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel
Direction to use:-

Blend cucumber and Aloe vera gel in a blender or food processor. Make a paste and apply evenly on your skin. Keep it for half an hour and then wash it off with normal water and pat dry your skin.

Benefits:-

Aloe vera hydrates your skin
Cucumber has cooling properties that provide moisture and nourishment also.
Apply this face mask once or twice in a week.

Dehydrated skin needs more care as compared to other skin types. You can use this Neutrogena hydrate cream for Dehydrated skin.

For Acne-Prone Skin
If you have an Acne-Prone skin, use gentle massage cream. Wash your face twice a day. Apply an acne fight agent. Use makeup that won’t clog your pore.You can try this homemade mask for your skin type.

For this face pack you need only 2 ingredients-

A tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel
A drop of tea tree oil
Direction to use:-

Mix tea tree oil in aloe vera gel and apply gently on your skin. Keep it for 10-12 minutes and wash it off with normal water.

Benefits:-

Tea tree oil has natural antibacterial and acne-fighting properties.
Aloe Vera gel hydrates the skin.
Apply this face pack once or twice in a week.

You can also try this MamaEarth oil-free moisturizer cream to better fight with your skin problem.

Note:- Please do a patch test before applying any face mask.

I hope you got your answer about how to know your skin type. Now you can easily find out what skin type do you have. but remember that your skin type can affect how products work. Using the wrong product, even when natural, can cause breakouts, worsen blemishes, or cause redness. It’s best to find out what skin type you have and build your skincare routine around that. Hope I have covered all the important aspects related to skin type and skin care, Must try these homemade face packs and products recommended to your skin type and share your views. If you have any suggestion for me do let me know in the comment box below.

Take Care