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There are various skin types, and knowing what you have can help you choose the right regime and products for healthy skin.<\/p>\n

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The Cleansing-Moisturising-Toning routine is a given for a healthy skincare regime, but different skin types have different needs. Choosing the right products, depending on your skin type \u2013 dry, oily, sensitive or combination \u2013 can go a long way in keeping skin problems at bay. While some people have oily skin and require a water-based moisturiser, others with sensitive skin may need a product that helps them stay acne-free. So, the bottom-line is to know how to know your skin type!<\/p>\n

What do we mean by skin type?<\/h2>\n

Skin type is categorised based on the natural characteristics of the skin and the way it is impacted by different conditions. \u201cThese conditions include hydration, oil production, sensitivity and texture. Understanding your skin type is vital for selecting appropriate skincare products and therapies to keep it healthy,\u201d explains dermatologist Priyanka Kuri<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Multiple factors can impact your skin. These include your age, regular sun exposure, other environmental factors, diseases, hormonal changes, diet and medications. A study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology<\/a>\u00a0divides skin into various skin-type classifications based on sensitivity, hydration, oiliness, elasticity, and skin tone, as well as five corresponding subcategories such as erythema, roughness, pores, wrinkles, and pigmentation, respectively.<\/p>\n

What are the various types of skin?<\/h2>\n

The most common types of skin include normal, oily, dry, combination and sensitive.<\/p>\n

1.Normal skin<\/h3>\n

Normal skin is balanced. It is neither too oily nor too dry. If you have normal skin, you will notice that it has minimal imperfections and a healthy complexion.<\/p>\n

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2. Oily skin<\/h3>\n

Excessive sebum and oil production on skin often gives you a shiny appearance. With this skin type, you are likely to have acne problems as well as enlarged pores.<\/p>\n

3. Dry skin<\/h3>\n

Dry skin lacks enough moisture leading it to look rough or scaly. Plus, sometimes it may be sensitive too.<\/p>\n

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4. Combination skin<\/h3>\n

Combination skin type is characterised by both oily as well as patches but especially around the T-Zone, that is the forehead-nose-chin. It is more greasy than any other areas, while your cheeks would appear dry all the time.<\/p>\n

5. Sensitive skin<\/h3>\n

This one is always prone towards such reactions like redness, itching or burning and this occurs mostly when certain products have been used in addition to some factors in your surroundings.<\/p>\n

How to classify skin types?<\/h2>\n

There are various ways of determining the kind of skin you have. According to a study published in Cosmetics<\/a>, The Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype Classification and the Baumann Skin Type System are popular instruments used for skin type classification.<\/p>\n

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The Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype Classification method<\/strong> is a system that uses the response to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure to assess skin. The method divides types into six categories. It sets a range from \u2018I\u2019, that has very fair skin that always burns, never tans to \u2018VI\u2019, skin that is deeply pigmented, dark brown or black skin that never burns and always tans. The classification is based on the amount of melanin pigment in the skin and how the skin reacts to sun exposure. In this method, a series of questions are asked about the colour of the eyes and hair colour, skin colour, freckles, and reaction to sun exposure.<\/p>\n

The Baumann Skin Type System<\/strong> is a division system that comprises 16 distinct skin types. These are determined by a scientifically validated questionnaire known as the Baumann Skin Type Indicator (BSTI). The system is based on four main skin characteristics: dry versus oily, sensitive versus resistant, pigmented uneven skin toned versus non-pigmented even-toned, and wrinkle-prone versus tight non-wrinkle prone, states this study in Dermatologic Clinics<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to determine your skin type at home<\/h2>\n

It is very simple to understand your skin type at home. You can follow this procedure for the same.<\/p>\n