The market is flooded with various types of skin moisturizers promising all kinds of wonders. Before you try any moisturizer you must check its active ingredients to see if it will have any good effect on your skin. You are the best person to understand what suits your skin and what doesn’t. Moisturizers are a must for all skin types but the wrong moisturizer can create havoc on your skin. To select the best moisturizer for your skin, you must first understand your skin type.      

You must be more or less aware of the different skin types that are oily skin, dry skin, combination skin, and normal skin. However, your skin type changes with the season and also with age. Have a look at the characteristics of each skin type. The description that matches the most with your skin is your skin type.

 

How to identify your skin type?

To identify your skin type you will need a blotting paper or tissue paper. An hour after washing your face, dab or wipe your face with the tissue paper.

If You Have Oily Skin

The tissue paper will show oil stains on it. Oily skin often looks greasy and shiny. People with oily skin have large pores and are more susceptible to acne, blackheads, and blemishes.   

If You Have Dry Skin

The tissue will have no stains but your skin will feel stretched or may show a whitish layer of dead flaky skin on the surface. Dry skin shows less of pores and more of lines on the face. It is patchy, dull, and scaly.

If You Have Combination Skin

Your skin will be oily around your T-zone (i.e. the area around nose and eyebrows that form a T shape) or the C-zone (i.e. the area on the cheeks closest to the hairline forming a C shape) and normal or dry everywhere else.

If You Have Normal Skin

Normal skin will neither blot the tissue with oil nor will the skin feel flaky and stretched. It will be spotless with a healthy glow.

Now that you have determined your skin type let’s have a look at the types of moisturizer for each skin type.

 

Moisturizer for Oily Skin

For oily skin, it is best to use oil free moisturizer. However, even if a product does not contain oil, it may have other substances such as wax that may irritate your skin. So, when buying a moisturizer look for a gel based moisturizer. Gel based moisturizers are non-greasy and light on the skin.

Moisturizer for Dry Skin

Dry and flaky skin needs a moisturizer that can keep the skin hydrated. You can pick a moisturizer that is rich in essential oils that soothe dry skin. However, if you tend to have a breakout owing to oil based moisturizer then opt for a water based moisturizer. It is light on the skin and also effective in making the skin supple and soft.

Moisturizer for Combination Skin

Selecting a moisturizer for combination skin is tricky. You have no other option than using more than one moisturizer on your skin. In the areas that are oily, you must use gel based or light moisturizer. For the dry area on the skin, you can use oil based or water based moisturizer.  

Moisturizer for Normal Skin

Normal skin is the perfect type of skin with least number of skin issues. You can use light water based moisturizer that can maintain your healthy skin. Additionally, look for a moisturizer with sunscreen to avoid sun damage.

 

Moisturizers are essential for every skin type. Skipping moisturizer will cause the skin to age faster and look dull. Its best to follow the aforementioned steps and purchase a good moisturizer that will keep your skin healthy and glowing. 

 

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