To take care of your skin optimally and offer it what it really needs, the very first step, often underestimated, is Know your skin type. You may have already heard of dry, oily, mixed, sensitive or normal skin, but do you really know how to distinguish the signs that characterize yours? Understanding these shades is fundamental, because each type of skin has specific needs in terms of hydration, cleaning, protection and nutrition. Using unsuitable products can, at best, be ineffective, and at worst, aggravate existing imbalances or create new concerns.
In this article, we will guide you step by step to precisely identify your skin type Thanks to simple observations and easy tips to implement at home. Forget assumptions and "one size" routines! We will help you decipher the messages that your skin sends you so that you can give it a tailor -made routine.
Normal skin: perfect balance It is ideal skin, often rare in adults. It is soft, flexible, with a regular skin texture and poorly visible pores. It does not present tightness or excessive shine, and imperfections are rare. If this is your case, the objective is to maintain this natural balance with soft and protective treatments.
Dry skin: a need for hydration and comfort It is characterized by a feeling of tightness, roughness, and can sometimes present redness or design, especially after cleaning. Pores are generally invisible. This type of skin lacks lipids and/or water, and its hydrolipidic film is weakened, making it more vulnerable to external aggressions. She requires rich, nourishing and soothing care.
Oily skin: when sebum gets carried away A oily skin is recognized by its brilliant appearance, especially in the T zone (forehead, nose, chin), dilated pores and often imperfections (blackheads, pimples). Excessive sebum production is at the origin of this aspect. Paradoxically, oily skin can also lack water! The objective is to regulate sebum without stripping it, mattifying and purifying gently.
Mixed skin: the best (or worst) of both worlds It is the most common skin type. It combines the characteristics of oily skin on the T zone (shine, dilated pores) and those of normal or dry skin on the cheeks and the rest of the face (tightness, drought). The key is to use products that treat the different zones harmoniously.
Sensitive skin: reactivity above all Sensitive skin reacts easily to external aggressions (cold, wind, sun, pollution, certain cosmetics, stress). It often presents redness, tingling, itching or warm -up sensations. Sensitivity can affect all skin types (oily and sensitive, dry and sensitive, etc.). It requires mild, hypoallergenic and soothing care, formulated without irritating ingredients.
The cleaning test: Wash your face with a soft cleaner, then do not put any product for an hour.
If your skin tugs everywhere: You probably have dry skin.
If your skin shines on the T zone and tugs elsewhere: Mixed skin.
If your skin shines everywhere: Oily skin.
If it is comfortable and does not tug anywhere: Normal skin.
If it blushes, tingles, or itches you: It is sensitive, whatever its basic type.
Daily observation: Observe your skin over the day.
Shines: Do they appear quickly? Especially in the T zone?
Pores: Are they visible, dilated?
Texture: Is it soft, rough, tense?
Reactions: Does it blush easily? Does it bear all the products?
Understanding your skin is the key to choosing the products that will bring it essential nutrients and the protection it needs. At Green Spa, each product is designed to meet specific needs, based on high quality natural ingredients. Now that you have a better idea of your skin type, you are ready to explore the ranges dedicated to you and to offer your epidermis the personalized care it deserves to find all its brilliance.
