Skincare - What Skin Type Are You?

What Skin Type Are You?

It is amazing how much money we waste by purchasing the wrong skincare for our skin because we don’t know which skin type we are. We all know some of the most popular brands can cost a small fortune. It is important to know which skin care type you are and then develop a skincare regime that works for you.

Take this simple quiz to help you decide which skin type you are…

1. How does your skin feel if you cleanse it with facial wash and water?
a) Tight as though it is too small for your face
b) Smooth and comfortable
c) Dry and itchy in places
d) Fine – quite comfortable
e) Dry in some areas and smooth in others.

2. How does your skin feel if you cleanse it with cream cleanser?
a) Relatively comfortable
b) Smooth and comfortable
c) Sometime comfortable, sometimes itchy
d) Quite oily
e) Oil in some areas , smooth in others

3. How does your skin usually look by midday?
a) Flaky patches appearing
b) Fresh and clean
c) Flaky patches, some redness
d) Shiny
e) Shiny in the T-zone

4. How often do you break out in spots?
a) Hardly ever
b) Occasionally, perhaps before or during your period
c) Occasionally
d) Often
e) Often – in the T-zone

5. How does your skin react when you use facial toner?
a) It stings
b) No Problems
c) Stings and itches
d) Feels fresher
e) Feels fresher in some areas, but stings in others

6. How does your skin react to rich night cream?
a) It feels very comfortable
b) Comfortable
c) Sometimes feels comfortable, other times feels irritated
d) Makes my skin feel oily
e) Oily in the T-zone area and comfortable on the cheeks

Ok now add up how many a’s, b’s, c’s, d’s and e’s you got. Your skin type is the one which described your skin most often.

So if you got mostly….

A’s: Your skin is dry
B’s: Your skin is normal
C’s: Your skin is sensitive
D’s: Your skin is oily
E’s: Your skin is combination

Which skin type are you? Have you been wasting money on the wrong products or are you one of those people who never use anything more than soap and water? Well they say it is never too late to start. Now that you know your skin type, you know which products will be right for your skin and cause the least irritation, so why don’t you start your new skin care regime today!

About the Author: Heidi McGowan, Sole Proprietor of Aleksan UK Website: http://www.aleksan.co.uk for more information about skincare.