What’s Your Skin Type?
What’s Your Skin Type? You’ve been caring for your skin all your life and know by now what to do with it. But answer this: what’s your skin type? Find out by watching this video.
Expert: Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Director of Dermatologic Research, Associate Residency Program Director, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Just like you, your skin has likes and dislikes. Just by getting intimate with your skin, you can achieve a more radiant complexion. Instead of liking perfume and disliking body spritz, your SKIN cares about the specific ingredients you treat it with. They have to match your specific skin problems! For example, if your skin’s oily and you’re using a heavy moisturizer meant for dry skin, you’ll find yourself with clogged pores and MORE oil-not your desired result!
To determine YOUR skin type, wash your face with a gentle cleanser, then pat it dry. Give your skin about 45 minutes to “settle,” -avoid touching your face during this time. When time’s up, use a tissue or blotter paper to dab at the skin in your T-zone, which includes your forehead, nose, and chin.
If the tissue is clean, you probably have what’s called “normal” skin – a rarity despite the name. Other signs that your skin is “normal” include: barely visible pores, few imperfections, and little skin sensitivity. If you’re seeing all these signs, Congratulations! We’re all jealous of you.
If normal is NOT your number, look back at that tissue. If you notice flakes on the paper, you likely have dry skin. Dry skin is the culprit if your face usually feels tight after cleansing. Rough or red patches, very small pores, and many visible lines are other signs that your skin is dry. If that tissue shows oily patches, you probably have oily skin.
Oily skin tends to be more common in teens, as puberty hormones can disrupt the skin’s natural lipid balance. Adults aren’t immune to oil though, and those who have it may notice large, visible pores, a shiny complexion, and a fair amount of acne. But wait! What if you’re looking at your tissue and seeing both flakes AND oil? You’re probably among the majority of us who have combination skin.
Combination skin is characterized by being shiny and oily around the T-zone and flaky around the cheeks and/or nose. Keep in mind that no matter WHAT’S on your tissue, some doctors may also classify your skin as “sensitive.” If you tend to notice redness, itching, or burning after you try new products, this could be you. Those with sensitive skin should be aware when shopping in the beauty aisle. Avoid drying alcohols, harsh deodorants and fragrances, and anything that you’ve found irritates you in the past. To get more information about skincare, check out other videos in this series!
Last Modified: 2013-06-20
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