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How can you tell your skin type?

Q: How can you tell your skin type?

Dermatologists talk about five skin types: dry, oily, combination, normal and sensitive. Gently wash your face, wait 30 minutes without applying anything, then look in the mirror. Your skin type can change with the seasons and with age; adjust your routine to match.

Dry, oily, combination, normal or sensitive. A simple observation you can do at home in 30 minutes.

30-minute test

The 30-minute test

1Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and pat dry with a soft towel.
2Don't apply any products; wait 30 minutes.
3Look at your face in the mirror: your forehead, nose and cheeks.

How to read the result

1If it shines everywhere: oily skin.
2If it feels tight, rough or flaky: dry skin.
3If only the forehead, nose and chin shine: combination skin.
4If it's neither dry nor oily and feels comfortable: normal skin.
5If it easily turns red, stings or burns with new products: sensitive skin.

Does your type change?

Yes. In winter skin turns drier, in summer it gets oilier. Hormones and age play a part too. Reviewing your routine a few times a year is a good habit.

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This article is for information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. If a complaint persists or gets worse, see a dermatologist.