Skincare 101: Identifying Skin Types And The Right Products For It

Skincare 101: With the onset of social media beauty influencers skincare seems like the ultimate solution for healthy and glowing skin. However, using the wrong kind of skincare on your specific skin type can do more harm than good. So it is important to understand the different skin types, identify your skin type, and then use the products that cater to the characteristics and features of your skin. 

On the whole, five major skin types are running from normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive. Each skin varies in texture from more shiny or greasy appearance in oily skin, flaky or tightness in dry skin, and redness and irritation in sensitive skin.

A simple way to identify your skin type is to either look for these characteristics or use a dry tissue to wipe your face first thing in the morning. If you notice oil blots on your oily skin tissue, a clean tissue may mean you have normal skin. 

Watch the full video to learn more about the different types of skin and products to use for them.