What Is Your Skin Type? What Should You Use and Avoid? 💆‍♀️✨

 

Let’s be real, figuring out your skin type can feel like a mystery sometimes, right? I totally get it because I used to grab any product off the shelf and hope for the best. But understanding your skin type is so important if you want your skincare routine to actually work. Whether you’ve got oily, dry, combination, or sensitive skin, knowing what your skin needs (and what it doesn’t) can make all the difference.

 Let’s break it down! 🌸

Oily Skin 💧

If your skin looks shiny by lunchtime and you’re constantly battling breakouts, you probably have oily skin. Your T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) is usually the oiliest, with enlarged pores that never seem to shrink.

What to Use: Stick with lightweight, oil-free products that won’t clog your pores. Look for ingredients like salicylic acid (great for breakouts!) and niacinamide to help balance oil production without drying out your skin completely.

What to Avoid: Stay away from heavy creams and alcohol-based toners. They can actually make your skin produce more oil, which is the opposite of what you want.

Dry Skin 🌿

Dry skin feels tight, flaky, or just looks a little dull. You know that feeling when you smile, and it feels like your face is about to crack? Yep, dry skin.

What to Use: Your skin is begging for moisture! Look for hydrating products with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or ceramides. For cleansers, go for something creamy and gentle that won’t strip your skin.

What to Avoid: Avoid harsh exfoliants and products with alcohol. And please, skip the super hot water when washing your face—it’s drying you out even more!

Combination Skin 🌼

If your skin is oily in some areas (like your T-zone) but dry in others (like your cheeks), then you probably have combination skin. It’s a little tricky to deal with, but not impossible!

What to Use: Balance your routine with a gentle cleanser and lightweight moisturiser. Salicylic acid can help with oily spots, while hyaluronic acid keeps the dry areas hydrated.

What to Avoid: Avoid products that are too rich for oily areas or too drying for dry spots. It’s all about finding the right balance!

Sensitive Skin 🌱

If your skin reacts easily to new products—redness, irritation, or that annoying burning sensation—you likely have sensitive skin. It can be frustrating, but there are ways to manage it.

What to Use: Stick to gentle, fragrance-free products. Look for soothing ingredients like aloe vera, colloidal oatmeal, and centella asiatica to calm your skin and strengthen your barrier.

What to Avoid: Steer clear of anything with fragrance, alcohol, or harsh chemicals like retinoids or benzoyl peroxide. Always patch-test new products before applying them fully!

At the end of the day, understanding your skin type helps you pick the right products and avoid the wrong ones. Trust me, once you figure it out, your skincare routine becomes a lot less of a guessing game. So, what’s your skin type?