Skin types

Knowing your skin type is essential to be able to choose the right treatments and to take care of your face at its best.

The first step in keeping your skin healthy is recognizing its type. With some exceptions, the skin can be easily divided into three macro types: dry, oily and mixed, each of which has specific characteristics and therefore requires specific treatments and care.

But what are the specific types of skin determined by?

Skin types are mainly determined by three factors:

• Water: which determines its compactness
• Lipids: responsible for hydration and softness
• Sensitivity level: which determines resistance and tolerance to external agents

How to recognize a skin that can be defined as dry?

• She feels rough and dehydrated;
• It can be sensitive;
• The pores are small, almost invisible;
• Show fine lines faster than other skin types.

TIPS: use nourishing cleansers to cleanse your face, limit sun exposure and use a good moisturizer.

How to recognize a skin that can be defined as oily?

• Oily skin appears shiny especially in the “T” zone (forehead, nose and chin). This is a condition caused by overactive sebaceous glands;
• It may have large visible pores;

Few signs of aging such as fine lines.
TIPS: clean your face at least twice a day to prevent the accumulation of dirt and sebum.

How to recognize a skin that we can define as mixed?

• Oily “T” zone;
• Dry cheeks or dehydrated areas;
• Enlarged pores on the forehead, nose and chin.

TIPS: Regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing oily areas and the use of a more gentle cleanser and a denser moisturizer for dry areas.

And if you still have any doubts, do not hesitate to request a consultation, in this way the complex world of skincare will have “almost” no more secrets for you!