What Skin Type Do I Have?

Niniko skin type test

Most of us buy skin care products based on recommendations by friends, or our favorite bloggers. Or we just buy it because of its cute packaging. But we do not know if it is really suitable for our skin.

Is your skin normal, oily, dry, combination or sensitive? Don't know for sure? Most of us don't! But a wrong skin care regimen can harm your skin leading to acne & blemishes. No body wants that to happen! So let's find out what skin type we are! read more

Most of us buy skin care products based on recommendations by friends, or our favorite bloggers. Or we just buy it because of its cute packaging. But we do not know if it is really suitable for our skin. In fact, most of us do not even know what our skin type is!

A wrong skin care regimen can harm your skin leading to acne & blemishes. It can also make your skin look older than it really is. We do not want that to happen! Therefore it is high time for us to find out what skin type we are!

There are 5 basic skin types: Normal, oily, dry, combination & sensitive skin. There is an easy test to find out which one you are:
After waking up, take a facial tissue or paper and press it on your face:

Niniko skin type test
NO traces of oil
Normal Skin - Lucky you! This is the least problematic skin type! Your skin is well-moisturized and balanced. But don't forget, your skin still needs to be regularly cleansed and moisturized.
NO traces of oil, but your skin feels dry, tight or flaky after wiping your face.
Dry Skin - For you it is important to keep your skin hydrated by using masks & moisturizers. This way rough and flaky patches will disappear.
traces of facial oil
Oily Skin - The good news is, you are not prone to wrinkles! All you need to do is carefully cleanse & avoid rich creams. This will immediately improve shiny skin, enlarged pores, blackheads, spots & blemishes.
traces of facial oil when wiping your nose & forehead. But it is clean when wiping your cheeks & eye-area.
Combination Skin - Dry areas should be treated with rich creams & moisturizers. Oily areas usually need thorough cleaning to remove accumulated oil.
traces of facial oil. Your skin also becomes easily irritated & red. It strongly reacts to allergens, food, pollution, weather, cosmetics or stress.
Sensitive Skin - Use hypoallergenic skincare and alcohol-free products to take care of your skin.

Now that you know your skin type, you are on the best way to achieve the skin you were always dreaming of!

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