Knowing your skin type is essential for choosing the right skincare products and maintaining healthy skin.
Here’s an easy way to identify your skin type
1. Remove make-up and cleanse your skin
Why cleanse your skin? To remove make-up, sebum and impurities, so you can assess your skin in its natural state.
Use a gentle cleanser suitable for all skin types.
2. Let your skin breathe (30 minutes to 1 hour)
Why should you do this? During this period, don’t apply any products. This allows your skin to regain its natural balance and reveal its natural characteristics.
3. Observe your skin
Notice how it looks and feels:
Is it shiny? If your skin is shiny all over your face, you probably have oily skin.
Is it tight or dry? A feeling of discomfort or areas of flaking indicate dry skin.
Is it combination skin? If you notice shine on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and dry cheeks, you have combination skin.
Is it even and comfortable? Skin that shows no excessive shine, dryness or irritation is probably normal.
Is there any redness, irritation or itching? These signs may indicate sensitive skin.
4. Do a Tissue Test
Dab a tissue on your face after one hour:
If the tissue stays clean: Probably dry skin.
If the tissue shows sebum everywhere: probably oily skin.
If sebum appears only on the T-zone: probably combination skin.
5. Analyze your Regular Concerns
Answer these questions to refine your diagnosis:
Do you often get pimples or blackheads? This may indicate oily or combination skin.
Does your skin react strongly to products or climatic changes? This may indicate sensitive skin.
Is your skin often uncomfortable or cracked? This suggests dry skin.
Skin Type
| Skin Type | Characteristics | Needs |
| Dry | Tightness, flaking | Intense hydration |
| Oily | Shine, dilated pores | Sebum regulation |
| Combination | T-zone shine, dry cheeks | Balanced care |
| Normal | Comfort, smooth skin | Moisture retention |
| Sensitive | Redness, irritation | Soothing and protecting |
Skin Care Routine by Skin Type
Routine for Dry Skin: Prioritize hydration with gentle cleansers, followed by a hyaluronic acid serum, a rich cream, and a nourishing oil at the end of the routine to seal in moisture.
Routine for Oily Skin: Use purifying cleansers that are not too aggressive, light niacinamide-based serums, and non-comedogenic moisturizers. Non-greasy sun protection is also essential.
Routine for Combination Skin: Combine specific products according to facial zones. Opt for balancing cleansers and light moisturizing serums for dry areas, and mattifying formulas for the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin).
Anti-Aging Routine: Include a gentle cleanser and vitamin C serum in the morning, followed by sun protection. In the evening, use a retinol treatment to stimulate cell regeneration, accompanied by a nourishing cream.
Skin Care Tips
Never skip sun protection
Why should you? UV rays (UVA and UVB) are one of the main causes of premature skin aging, pigmentation spots and the risk of skin cancer. Even on cloudy days or in winter, UV rays reach your skin.
Advice:
Choose a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30, adapted to your skin type.
Apply a generous amount (about a teaspoon for face and neck) 15 minutes before exposure.
Reapply every two hours if you’re outdoors, and after sweating or swimming.
Do Not Neglect Make-Up Removal
Why should you? Make-up, mixed with pollution and sebum, can clog pores and lead to imperfections if you don’t cleanse your skin properly.
Advice:
Use a gentle make-up remover suited to your skin type: a micellar water for sensitive skin, a make-up-removing oil for waterproof make-up, or a make-up-removing balm for deep cleansing.
Follow with a gentle cleanser to remove residues and prepare the skin to receive your skincare products.
Moisturize from within
Why moisturize? Internal moisturization helps maintain skin’s elasticity and radiance, preventing it from becoming dry or dull.
Tips:
Drink 2 to 3 liters of water a day, depending on your level of activity and the season.
Eat foods rich in antioxidants, such as berries, citrus fruits, spinach and nuts. These foods fight the free radicals that damage skin cells.
Eat foods rich in omega-3 (oily fish, chia seeds, walnuts) for supple, well-moisturized skin.
Adapting your Routine to the Seasons
Why should you do this? The skin’s needs change with ambient temperature and humidity. For example, cold dries out the skin, while heat promotes sebum production.
Winter tips :
Use a sulfate-free moisturizing cleanser to avoid destroying the skin’s lipid barrier.
Apply a hyaluronic acid-based moisturizing serum followed by a rich cream.
Consider adding a nourishing vegetable oil (such as jojoba or sweet almond oil) to boost protection.
Summer tips :
Choose light textures, such as moisturizing gels or emulsions.
Opt for a mattifying sun cream to avoid a shiny effect.
Add a refreshing thermal spring water mist to your routine to soothe the skin.
These simple practices, combined with the right products for your skin, will keep your skin healthy, radiant and protected all year round.
