Identifying your skin type is very influential in treating your facial and body skin properly. In addition, choosing the right skin care product is very often affected by your skin type. Different types of skin require different kinds of products and treatments, so figuring out what kind of skin you’ve got is key to buying the proper products and using them correctly.

Skin types have similar characteristics, which enable them to be grouped into the following types: normal skin, dry skin, oily skin.

In order to determine your skin type, wash your face with a face wash. Then, after 30 minutes, press a clean tissue against your forehead, nose, cheeks and chin. If the tissue shows no trace of oil, then you have dry skin. Dry skin looks rough and is prone to premature fine lines and wrinkles. If you have dry skin, it’ll likely need help retaining moisture. If your skin is oily in some parts but dry in others, then you have combination skin. Normal skin usually looks smooth and is not prone to break outs. Oily skin feels oily to touch and tends to shine. Oily skin is also prone to blackheads and pimples. Oily or combination skin may benefit from an oil-free regimen. A sensitive skin needs special care, as it may be sensitive to some ingredients found in popular cosmetics.