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How To Determine Your Skin Type For Better Skin Care

By Ivan Seranno | Update Date: May 24, 2019 11:55 AM EDT

How To Determine Your Skin Type For Better Skin Care

Taking good care of your skin is an essential part of living a long, healthy life, yet many people don't know where to begin when it comes to determining their skin type. This is crucially important, as not everybody is the same, which means that relying on the same skin treatment process as your friends and family members could quickly backfire.

Don't risk messing with your beauty or skin's health because you didn't do your research before trying to practice better skin care. Here's how to determine your skin type for better skin care, and what you need to know to ensure a youthful, healthy appearance.

Know general skincare advice

Before we begin to approach your specific skin, it's worth reviewing general skincare advice which most people can benefit from. Every person is different, and each skincare regime calls for an analysis of your lifestyle in order to be successful, yet there are common strategies which nearly everyone can rely on in order to bolster their overall skin health.

According to the Center for Disease Control, for instance, the importance of sunscreen can't be discounted when it comes to bolstering your skin's health and your longevity. Every year, thousands of Americans suffer from skin conditions which are a direct consequence of overexposure to the sun, so if you don't take basic steps to protect yourself now you may never be able to arrive at a comprehensive skin care routine that will make you beautiful. Only after you've mastered the basics of sun safety can you go about determining your skin type in an effective manner.

Now that general tips are out of the way, you can focus on how special your own skin is. There are so many different types of skin, ranging from dry, sensitive skin, to acne-prone skin, to a myriad of others. Most general skin types which you read about on product labels are worth knowing about; oily skin, dry skin, acne-prone skin, and sensitive skin are all common categories most people are familiar with. You need to get even more specific, however, and ask yourself about your personal habits and how they may impact your skin if you really want to remain youthful for long.

It's a matter of fact that getting too little sleep can mess with your face and lead to disastrous skin and health results in the long-term, so get plenty of shuteye if you're trying to bolster your skin care regime. Those who are trying to promote healthy skin should understand that without plenty of sleep and a good diet, your efforts will effectively be in vain regardless of how much you spend on beauty products.

Know if you have combination skin

One of the most important aspects of determining your skin type is figuring out if you have combination skin, which is usually defined by having an oily t-zone area when the rest of your face is dry and arid. There are many different types of combination skin, and it can be particularly frustrating to wrap your head around, so setting some time aside to read up on the signs of combination skin and how to effectively treat it is highly advised for skin care lovers.

When it comes to determining what kind of skin you have, you want to focus more on maintenance than anything else. Those who have particularly oily skin need to be constantly changing their bedsheets and making efforts to purge their environments from factors which could exacerbate their greasy condition, for instance, whereas those with dry skin need to be taking special moisturization steps to ensure a youthful look for long. If you think a one-size-fits-all approach to skin care will work, think again, as everybody is different and needs a special regime catered to their lifestyle.

Remember that healthy eating, plenty of sleep, and regular exercise are also important facets of skin care regardless of what skin type you have. Specialty issues, like eczema, may even warrant a trip to a medical specialist, so don't be afraid to ask for help if you feel overwhelmed when it comes to making sense of your skin. Finally, understand that everyone should feel comfortable in their own skin no matter what, so don't fool yourself into thinking that skin care is unimportant.

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