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How to know your skintype in fast steps

Though skin types are usually genetically determined, it's best to know what skintype one to know what product etc work best.

 

Though skin types are usually genetically determined, it's best to know what skintype one has to be able to tailor whatever products, regimen etc that best suits the type of skin one is in.

For instance a good water based moisturizer will work well on an oily skin as against using on dry skin that needs intense moisture and so on.

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A smooth and soft skin requires dedicating time to actually tend to the skin, this could be in form of exfoliating, deep cleansing and doing more skincare processes often to constantly replenish the skin.

Check out fast pointers for knowing skintypes at a glance!

1. Normal Skin:

Neither Oily nor dry

Few discolourations

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Blemish free

Appears smooth

2. Combination Skin:

Oily areas

Dry areas

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Prone to blackheads

Large pores

3. Oily Skin:

Shiny appearance

Enlarged pores

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Acne prone

Blackheads prone

4. Dry Skin:

Flaky or dry  patches

Tight appearance

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Dull and lacklustre

Fines lines

5. Sensitive Skin:

Blotchy patches

Redness

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Broken Capillaries

Itchiness

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