How to tell your skin type
oily skin
It has a high amount of water and sebum. Especially the type that has excess sebum and is concerned about stickiness. It is most common from adolescence to early 20s. Although it is moisturizing, it is prone to skin problems caused by excess sebum, such as clogged pores , enlarged pores, and acne .
Skin care that suppresses sebum with careful facial cleansing and cosmetics with tightening effects. However, be careful not to use too many cleansing products to remove sebum, as this may damage the skin's ability to retain moisture.
normal skin
- Features
Moisture and sebum are well balanced. A type that has a moist feel and causes fewer problems such as dryness and acne. Healthy skin with a functioning barrier function and less susceptible to external stimuli.
- Care tips
Let's maintain the current state of care. However, your skin changes with the seasons and as you age, so be sure to take appropriate care of your skin while keeping an eye on any changes in your skin.
dry skin
- Features
The type that has low moisture and sebum, and is concerned about dryness due to its ability to moisturize itself. It tends to increase with age. Because the sebaceous glands are small, the pores are hardly noticeable and the texture is fine, but the skin is prone to dryness. Care must be taken as the barrier function tends to deteriorate as well.
- Care tips
Since you don't have enough oil or water, you need to replenish both in a well-balanced manner.
combination skin
- Features
There is a big difference in some areas, the T zone is greasy and the U zone is dry. It is most common in people in their late 20s to 30s. In addition to the fact that the barrier function tends to deteriorate due to an imbalance between water and oil, it is also difficult to control the skin quality because the skin has two extremes.
- Care tips
Adjust according to your skin condition, such as applying plenty of lotion to your T-zone but using less cream, and conversely applying more cream to your U-zone.
IFSCC Congress 1984 13th Buenos Aires Congress Excellence Award
In "Development of a scientific method for determining skin quality",
``Combination skin'' has been added to the three skin categories of ``dry skin,'' ``normal skin,'' and ``oily skin.''
sensitive skin
In addition to the four categories above, you often hear the term "sensitive skin."- Characteristics of sensitive skin
- **Itching and redness:** Your skin may become sensitive to irritation, causing itching and redness.
- **Tingling or stinging sensation:** Cosmetics, cleaning products, or external stimuli may cause a tingling or stinging sensation.
- **Hypersensitivity:** An abnormally sensitive reaction to external stimuli, even common products and ingredients may cause irritation.
- **Prone to dryness:** Sensitive skin is usually prone to dryness and requires proper moisturization.
- Care tips
- **Cleanse your face properly:** Use a mild cleanser that doesn't contain harsh cleaning ingredients. After washing your face, be sure to wipe it gently with a towel.
- **Choose mild products:** Select unscented, non-irritating cosmetics and skin care products for sensitive skin3. **Moisturize:** Sensitive skin is prone to dryness, so hydration is important. Use additive-free, highly moisturizing creams and moisturizers.
- **Check Ingredients:** Check the ingredient list of your cosmetics and skin care products to avoid ingredients that may cause sensitivities.
- **UV Protection:** Sensitive skin is also sensitive to UV rays, so use sunscreen when going out and protect your skin with a hat and sunglasses.
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When I measured various skin conditions, I found that there were 4 skin types!
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