So when do I need to know if my skin is dry, combination, oily, or normal? Those classifications are needed when you want to buy cosmetic and skincare products for home use. Skincare products are sold according to normal skin, dry skin, mature skin, combination skin, and oily skin. Or sometimes you’ll see normal to oily, normal to dry, etc. The issue isn’t so much skin types. Rather it is – how does your skin feel? If you use a retinol product you’ll probably need a thicker moisturizer. In the winter you’ll probably find that your skin is drier, even dehydrated. Even if you are acne prone you might find that you need a moisturizer. So your skin type is how you your skin feels and it can change according to lots of different variables – the weather, the topical products you use, oral medications, your age, and even stress. Your skin type isn’t set in stone.
If you need help to determine what skin type you are simply wash your face. Put nothing on your face for about 15 to 30 minutes. Then evaluate how your skin feels – is it crying out for moisture? Is it an oil slick already? Does it feel fine? Does it feel rough to the touch? Answer those questions and you are on your way to figuring out what type of products you’ll need for your face.
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