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How to Guide
Identify Your Skin Type
Reach your skin goals sooner with our simple guide
Understanding your skin type can enable you to select the right skincare regime and products to help transform your complexion. But many people fail to identify their skin type correctly, so let’s simplify the process.
What is the difference between Skin Type and Skin Concern?
Not to be confused with a skin concern or condition, your skin type is genetic. It is the skin type you are born with and determined by the level of oil in the skin. Typically, skin types fall into five types being normal or balanced, dry, oily, combination and sensitive. Age, illness and some medications can alter your skin type but as a general your skin type doesn’t change.
While your skin type is determined by genetics, a skin condition is the result of environmental aggressors, lifestyle, diet and internal inflammation including hormonal fluctuations. Skin concerns in many cases can be easily treated with natural products and are not permanent.
No skin is the same although you can share similar characteristics that fall into the skin type groups. And it is worthy to note that all skin types can show the same skin concern.
The good news is that with a simple three step care routine and natural beauty products suited to your skin type everyone can have a healthy and radiant complexion. Join us each week for our series on addressing your skin type and skin concerns.
How to identify your skin type:
Put simply the easiest way to identify your skin type is observation. We can help you identify your skin type with a skin consultation, but there is a quick and effective way of identifying your skin type using sight, touch and feel.
How your skin behaves after cleansing is the quickest and simplest way to identify your skin type at home.
- Start by washing your face with a non-stripping (avoid foaming cleansers) gentle cleanser and pat dry.
- Go product free for 30 minutes read a book or take the time to meditate.
- After this time observe your skin:
If your skin-
- appears shiny all over and greasy to touch it is likely you have oily skin.
- feels tight and is scaly or rough to touch you have dry skin
- is shiny in your T-zone only but your cheeks feel comfortable you most likely have combination skin
- feels comfortable to the touch without looking shiny or oily, you have balanced normal skin.
To help further, let’s look at the different skin types in more detail.
Normal Skin
- normal skin is balanced
- oil production is neither to little nor too excessive.
- skin feels neither dry nor oily
- skin appears calm and smooth
- no visible signs of sensitivity
- not prone to breakouts and acne
- pores look refined and small
All-natural skincare and makeup is ideal for maintaining and supporting healthy skin function. Take the best care of normal skin by using good quality natural skincare in the right routine. See our Guide to Layering your Skincare Products.
Dry Skin
- dry skin lacks oil due to the skin not producing enough oil naturally
- is dull and can be flaky and rough to touch and feel.
- can feel tight, taught and itchy at times
- prone to showing visible lines and wrinkling
- no visible pores
- skin can come become drier with age particularly as woman transcend peri/ menopause.
Moisturising dry skin types is particularly important as it offers a barrier protection from pollutants as well relieving the burning sensation often associated with dry skin. When you choose a potent all natural moisturiser you gain the added anti-ageing benefits that come with botanical formulations. Read more about protecting dry skin in our guide – Why Moisturising Matters
LES HUILETTES Mon Huilette Universal Emulsion Cream
Universal moisturising emulsion for the face and neck.
Designed without fragrance this lightweight moisturiser specially formulated for sensitive and reactive skin types. Skin is left hydrated and nourished free of irritation and redness.
Best For: Deep hydration in dry or sensitive skin.
Volume: 50ml
Oily Skin
- oily skin types produce excess sebum leaving the face shiny in appearance and greasy to touch
- caused by overactive oil glands, oily types can awake in the morning with shiny skin
- the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) can be particularly oily at the end of the day
- skin is often more prone to acne and breakouts
- the pores are usually more visible, referred to enlarged pores
Combination Skin
- this is the most common skin type
- the face has areas that are both dry and oily
- combination skin can be identified as an oily T-zone where the cheeks are balanced or even dry
- we see oily combination or dry combination depending on the skin of the outer parts of the face
With a dedicated cleansing routine that leaves the skin barrier balanced, both oily and combination skin will see real results in a matter of weeks . I know it sounds crazy, but oil really does attract oil. A double cleansing skincare routine each night is skin transforming for those of us with a little more sebum. It’s also a relaxing self-care ritual that takes no time at all!
LUXE BOTANICS Camu Brightening Cleanser
Smooth lightweight cream cleanser.
Purify skin and gently lift dirt, excess oil and other impurities, without disrupting skin’s delicate lipid barrier. Camu Camu and green tea extracts brighten and refine tone while coconut extracts, chamomile and cucumber calm and soothe, revealing a radiant and refreshed complexion.
Best for: brightening in dull, sun damaged or lacklustre skin.
LUXE BOTANICS Marula Hydrating Pre-Cleanser
Silky oil pre-cleanser.
Gently dissolves makeup, dirt, excess oil, pollution and other pore clogging impurities without disrupting skin’s delicate natural lipid barrier. This silky, skin softening blend of marula, jojoba and rosehip oils perfectly purify and prime skin to receive further treatment.
Best for: combination, dry or mature skin.
Volume: 120ml
VENN Moisture Balance All-In-One Face Cleanser
Lightweight cream cleanser and gentle exfoliator in one.
A multi-tasking, non-foaming facial cleanser with low natural pH that, in one simple step, gently cleanses, lifts impurities and removes makeup, while mildly exfoliating the skin. Deeply cleanses the skin with a soft, hydrated finish.
Best For: Suitable for all skin types in particular dry, combination and mature skin.
Volume: 150ml
Sensitive Skin
- describes skin that is easily prone to inflammation
- skin “overreacts” to external irritants and can be triggered by detergents, fragrances and certain ingredients and preservatives
- can be painful to the touch typically described as burning or stinging
- skin often turns red very easily and can sting or burn when topical products are applied
A common skin disorder is known as Rosacea. It is best described as chronic facial redness with prominent blood vessels and painful swollen red lumps. It can flare up for weeks or months on end and then lay dormant. Although it can affect anyone it typically occurs in women over thirty. The cause of rosacea is unknown but most likely linked to genetics. There is no cure for Rosacea but can be managed very well with all-natural skincare that is microbiome friendly and supports a healthy skin barrier.
Natural and organic skincare offers incredible alternatives for people that have tried it all for their sensitive skin. One brand that offers dedicated to nurturing sensitive skin is luxury French skincare brand Les Huilettes. You can read about Les Huilettes unique brand ethos and learn more about the formulations behind their product offering in our Meet the Maker with Les Huilettes Journal.
LES HUILETTES Mon Huilette Universal Emulsion Cream
Universal moisturising emulsion for the face and neck.
Designed without fragrance this lightweight moisturiser specially formulated for sensitive and reactive skin types. Skin is left hydrated and nourished free of irritation and redness.
Best For: Deep hydration in dry or sensitive skin.
Volume: 50ml
Now you have a great understanding of your skin type join us next week for our easy guide to identifying skin concerns. Once you’ve correctly identified your skin type and any skin concerns you can further tailor your skincare regimen and really meet your skin goals.
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