Is your skin oily or dry? Combination or sensitive?
Before purchasing any skincare product, it is essential to accurately identify your skin type, as using unsuitable products may cause irritation or breakouts.
In this article, we guide you through practical and quick steps on how to determine your skin type, with a simple home test, and tips for caring for each type.
Testing tissues to determine skin type:
Steps:
- Wash your face thoroughly with a mild cleanser (without creams or moisturizers).
- Leave your skin for an hour in a moderate climate.
- Using clean tissues, gently press on: forehead, nose, chin, cheeks
| Result | skin type |
| Fat in all areas | fatty |
| Fat only in the nose and forehead | Mixed |
| No fat, but slightly firmer skin | dry |
| No oil, no dryness, with moderate elasticity | Ordinary |
| Redness or irritation when using wipes | sensitive |
Skin types and how to care for them
After testing and learning how to determine your skin type, you should take care of your skin type:
Oily skin:
Signs: Shine, enlarged pores, acne
Care tips: Cleanser containing salicylic acid – Light serum – Moisturizing gel
Feelgood offers a range of skincare products for oily skin such as:
- Seba Pure Cleanser for Oily Skin
- Seba Pure Serum for Oily Skin
- Seba Pure Moisturizing Gel for Oily Skin
Dry skin:
Signs: cracks, rough texture, stretching sensation
Care tips: Rich moisturizers – Avoid hot water – Serum containing hyaluronic acid
Our products for dry skin:
- Four Moist Cleanser for Dry Skin
- Four Moist Emulint Cream, a moisturizing cream for dry skin.
- Four Crack Stretch Mark Cream
Combination skin:
Signs: No excessive shine, no dryness
Care tips: Light routine – cleanse + moisturize only
Sensitive skin:
Signs: redness, itching, rapid sensitivity
Care instructions: Products without perfumes or alcohol – test the product first on a small area.
Some of the most important skincare products for sensitive skin:
- Four Moist Sensitive Skin Cleanser
- Four Moist Emulint Cream, a moisturizing cream for sensitive skin.
Additional steps to determine your skin type
- Consult a dermatologist: if you notice frequent irritations or a persistent change in skin type.
- Monitoring seasonal changes: Some people's skin changes in winter and summer.
Read about how to care for and lighten oily skin.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How can I easily determine my skin type?
Using a tissue test or by observing skin secretions, pores, and texture.
Can skin type change over time?
Yes, due to age, hormonal changes, or the weather.
Are there products specifically designed for each skin type?
Yes, and you should always choose the right product to avoid irritation or clogged pores.
