Know Your Skin Types and Skincare Products Now

How important is it to ensure the right choice of any skincare products for your skin type?

If your skincare product is not the right one for your skin type it is not just about efficacy, it can aggravate your existing skin conditions, or even cause new ones. Therefore, when you are getting a suitable skincare product, whether it is a moisturizer, a cleanser or any other products for your skin, it is essential that you know your skin type.

The type of skin you have depends on the amount of oil in your skin. If it is out of balance your skin will show signs of suffering. Too much or too little oil (or sebum secreted from your skin) will have different sets of skin issues. If your skin has too much oil you may be more prone to acne outbreaks, and if oil is under production your skin will dry up and look visibly flaky and prone to facial lines.

Many of us are confused between dry skin type and dehydrated skin. Dryness and dehydration may look (and even) feel similar, but they are two very different conditions. Dry skin results from too little oil for the skin, while dehydrated skin is due to a lack of water. You may have an oily skin type but dehydrated at the same time. Skin dehydration is a very common skin condition especially among people with oily skin type.

Another common misdiagnosis is the causes of dilated pores. Dilated or enlarged pores can be caused by skin oiliness or because of aging or saggy skin conditions.

Do take note that your skin type may change due to environmental, biological and physiological factors like climatic, stress, diet, age, hormones as well as health-related issues.

With the above said, it is not uncommon that many consumers may end up buying the wrong skincare products for their skin needs. It is very important to know your skin type and conditions before you make the decision to purchase the products.

Take this skin-type quiz here to better understand your skin type:

1. How did you find your skin 30 minutes after washing your face with a gentle cleanser? (Do this test without applying another product after the cleansing).

If your skin appears shiny throughout, you likely have oily skin.	1pt
If it feels tight and is flaky or scaly, you likely have dry skin.	2pt
If the shine is only in your T-zone, you probably have combination skin.	3pt
If your skin feels hydrated and comfortable, but not oily, you likely have normal skin.	4pt

2. Use a clean blotting paper on different areas of your face.

Oily throughout. You are likely to have an oily skin type.	1pt
Little to no oil. You are likely to have a dry skin type.	2pt
Oily on your T-zone and minimal to no oil on U-zone. You are likely to have a combination skin type.	3pt
Minimal oil. You are likely to have a normal skin type.	4pt

3. Which set of skin conditions describe your complexion better?

3A	1pt
Congested pores Acne breakout on different areas of your face Skin is constantly dehydrated Post acne marks or scars
3B	2pt
Minimal visible pores Dry, flaky or scaly Skin discoloration Visible facial lines
3C	3pt
T-zone the characteristics of 3A U-zone the characteristics of 3B or 3D
3D	4pt
No or few imperfections No severe sensitivity Barely visible pores A radiant complexion

Score:
3 – You likely have an oily skin type with the associated oily skin conditions
6 – You likely have a dry skin type with the associated dry skin conditions
9 – You likely have a combination skin type with the associated combination skin conditions
12 – You likely have a normal skin type with minimal skin issues.

We welcome you to our experiential centre to have an in depth skin diagnosis by our UCS specialists. Contact us here for your skin analysis arrangement.