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            What is my skin type?

            Struggling to find out what skin type you are? Read on to find out!
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            Posted: 16/02/23
            What is my skin type?

            All skin types can benefit from daily cleansing and moisturising, but the type of skin you have will determine your skin needs. We are here to help you discover your skin type and understand how to care for it.

            Different Skin Types

            You’ve probably seen ‘suitable for normal skin’ or ‘sensitive skin’ on a packet of face wipes or another skin care product. But what does it actually mean? There are 5 main skin types: oily, dry, sensitive, normal and combination. But how do we know which category we fit within these 5 types? It’s easy when you know how, let us break it down for you!

            Oily Skin Type

            To determine if you have an oily skin type, you will have at least one of the following:

            • Enlarged pores
            • Pimples
            • Blackheads
            • Shiny T-Zone

            If you have oily skin, here are our top tips on how to build a skin care routine.

            • Use a cleanser morning & night to unclog your pores
            • Remove any residual makeup with a ‘double cleanse’ using a good micellar water
            • Help prevent breakouts with a toner
            • Use a moisturiser to get that glow
            • Try not to pick or pop pimples (we know it’s hard!). Use a Spot Zapper to help heal blemishes quickly
            • Treat your skin to a suitable sheet mask weekly

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            Normal Skin Type

            To determine if you have a normal skin type you will have at least one of the following:

            • Very few or no imperfections on the skin
            • Small, almost invisible pores
            • Bright complexion
            • No extreme sensitivity to products

            If you have this skin type, good news, you don’t need to change your skin care routine! Just keep doing what you’re doing! You also don’t need to buy certain products. Shop all of our skin care HERE.

            Dry Skin Type

            To determine if you have a dry skin type you will have at least one of the following:

            • Red patches on your skin
            • Small pores (almost invisible)
            • Visible lines on your face
            • Dull complexion
            • Rough feel to your skin

            If you have this skin type, here are ways you can take care of your skin:

            • Use mild cleansers – avoid ones that include fragrances
            • Don’t scrub your skin
            • Use a rich moisturiser

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            Sensitive Skin

            To determine if you have a sensitive skin type you will have at least one of the following:

            • Visible redness
            • Burning feeling on the skin
            • Dryness
            • Itchy skin

            If you have this skin type, try to find the source of the problem to avoid the above reactions. For example, maybe you are using a cleanser that you are sensitive to, so you can swap for a more suited product. There are many different products on the market that are formulated to be suitable for sensitive skin. Just check for the word ‘sensitive’ on the packaging.

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            Combination Skin Type

            Last but not least, if you have a combination skin type you will have at least one of the following:

            • Blackheads
            • Enlarged pores
            • Shiny skin
            • Some areas of dry or oily skin but not the whole face

            If you have this skin type you can target the problem areas of your face. For example, if you have some dry patches of skin, use a rich moisturiser on those areas. Or if you have blackheads, use a blackhead cleanser to clear and prevent them.

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