Identifying Your Skin Type and Finding Suitable Cosmetics

How to Determine Your Skin Type

1. Cleanse your face with a mild cleanser

2. Wait 30 minutes without applying any products

3. Observe your skin in good lighting:

   • If shiny all over: Oily skin

   • If tight, flaky: Dry skin

   • If oily in T-zone, normal elsewhere: Combination skin

   • If balanced (neither oily nor dry): Normal skin

   • If redness, itching, or burning: Sensitive skin

Recommended Products by Skin Type

Dry Skin Characteristics

• Moisturizers: Hydrating creams with hyaluronic acid and glycerin

• Cleansers: Mild acidic cleansers or cream-type cleansers

• Basic Care: Serums containing ceramides and squalane Dry skin often has a weakened skin barrier, causing rapid moisture evaporation. Dermatologists recommend products containing ceramides as they effectively restore damaged skin barriers and maintain hydration.

Oily Skin Characteristics

• Cleansers: Foam cleansers with salicylic acid (BHA)

• Toners: Alcohol-free toners to control sebum

• Moisturizers: Lightweight gel-type moisturizers The main cause of oily skin is excess sebum production, influenced by hormonal changes and stress. Dermatologists recommend using products that suppress sebum production (e.g., niacinamide).

Combination Skin Characteristics

• Cleansers: Mild acidic cleansers suitable for both oily and dry skin

• Toners: Multi-functional toners with both hydrating and oil-control properties

• Moisturizers: Consider using different products for different areas (gel-type for T-zone, cream-type for U-zone) Combination skin is highly influenced by environmental factors. It's recommended to enhance hydration in winter and use oil-control products in summer.

Sensitive Skin Characteristics

• Cleansers: Mild acidic fragrance-free cleansers with minimal irritation

• Moisturizers: Soothing creams containing aloe vera and panthenol

• Sunscreen: Use physical sunscreens (based on zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) Sensitive skin may have a damaged skin barrier, so using low-irritation products with minimal chemical ingredients is essential. Getting a dermatological consultation to identify the exact cause can also be helpful.