Knowing your skin type will help you when choosing skin care products and makeup - choosing random skin care cleansers can not even help if it’s not fit for your skin, and worse of all, can make it worse.

Skin type is pretty much determined by how much oil your face produces. This can come from stress, genes, your environment and your diet.

So here’s guide in helping you find out what your skin is:

Combination Skin:

• A mixture of different skin types.
• Medium pore size.
• Dry patches may have flaking.
• Skin is oily in the T-Zone and dry on the cheeks.

Oily Skin:

• Some tightness.
• Large pores.
• Constant shine on your face.
• Prone to blackheads, pimples and whiteheads.

Sensitive Skin:

• Fine and hardly visible pores.
• Easily irritated.
• Allergic to many makeup and skin care products.
• Constantly red and blotchy.
• Can be prone to rashes.
• Prone to flaking.

Dry Skin:

• Feels tight (especially after cleansing and washing up).
• Flakes easily.
• Dull appearance.
• Prone to fine lines and wrinkles.

Normal Skin:

• Small to hardly visible pores.
• Smooth surface.
• Balance between all skin types.
• In other words, you’re lucky!