A question we get asked quite often, "so what skin type am I"? 

It's very important to first understand that your skin type can and probably will change throughout your lifetime. This can be dependent on a number of factors such as hormones, pregnancy and most importantly your environment and gut health. Checking back in with how your skin is performing is always a good idea. Below we have popped together a little guide for you to use and do these checks quickly and effectively. 

Understanding your skin type is crucial before choosing any skincare products or deciding on your skincare routine. Understanding your skin type and choosing the correct products will mean you experience the most benefits and see the best results. Nothing worse than paying big bucks for fancy products if they arn't doing anything good for you, in fact could be worsening your skin. So here's what you can do... 

First, wash your face with a gentle cleanser and pat dry, ensure all make-up is removed. By cleansing your skin first you are making sure you have ridded all of the dirt and oil that may have accumulated during the day. Be careful not to overwash (yes this is a thing). Then 2-3 hours after washing, do a quick skin test:

The coloured column indicates the skin types. Tally up which colour you tick most boxes. You can also try dabbing your face with some tissue. When you do that, pay attention to the T-zone (area of your forehead and nose). Remember this must be 2-3 hours after cleansing and not applying anything more to your skin.

• If you don’t notice any oil or flaking skin and your face feels supple and smooth, then you have Normal skin! YAY.
• You have Oily skin if there is grease on the tissue. You will also notice that you have large pores and a natural shine.
• If your face feels tight and is somewhat flaky, then you have Dry skin. This skin type is associated with small pores as well.
• The most common skin type is Combination. This means that you have traits of all three skin types mentioned above. Usually, skin is oily in the T-zone and normal to dry everywhere else.

Your skin type is not an indicator for sensitivity however.

You need to understand also how your skin "reacts". These are usually two main types of problem skin - Sensitive skin and Acne-Prone skin.

Sensitive skin reacts quickly to regular skincare products and it will experience redness and possibly become itchy. In some cases, rashes could form.

Acne-Prone, on the other hand, means you have a lot of breakouts, beyond the hormonal teenage years. This is common for oily skin types.


So there we have it! A quick overview and great little skin test to have you making the best decisions for your skin!

Hit us up with an email or comment below if you have any questions about the above or would like help choosing the right products for you! We would love to help xx