Keys to knowing what type of skin you have

Knowing your exact skin type is essential when choosing the most suitable treatments, textures, and cosmetic ingredients. And it's not as simple as it sounds. That's why today we're giving you the keys to determining your skin type. Many women use treatments that are incompatible with their skin type or mistakenly classify it as oily or dry without considering that it might be normal or combination.

Furthermore, it's important to keep in mind that skin type can change over time or in response to certain circumstances. To find out for sure, it's best to visit a beauty center equipped with the necessary tools for an accurate diagnosis, so they can provide you with the key information to determine your skin type. At Beldon Beauty, we have these tools, and we also offer a free online diagnosis to discover your skin type and the treatments best suited to the four main skin types.

HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TYPE OF SKIN I HAVE?

Pay attention to these signs. Read carefully and discover which group you fit into best. Perhaps you've been in the wrong place your whole life.

DRY SKIN

• The sensations don't lie. After washing or wetting your skin, if you don't immediately apply moisturizer, the tight feeling is almost unbearable. You can't understand how some people can go out 'without cream,' and you notice how quickly your skin absorbs any active ingredient you apply.





• In summer, regardless of whether you tan or not, and what your skin tone is, you tend to peel more than once, and you're one of the few who apply sunscreen as often as recommended, even if it's just because of the tightness you feel in your skin. That makes sense; lack of moisture is its main characteristic.





• Your favorite makeup products are highlighters. And rightly so, dry skin is the dullest and tends to have a sallow, lackluster tone.





• Do people think you're older than you are? Dry skin ages faster and sometimes shows signs of wrinkles caused by dryness. You were probably the first of your friends to start using eye cream.





• If it suffers particularly from climate changes, that's another unmistakable sign that it's dry.





• You love exfoliants and doing peels, because it's the only way to make your skin stop feeling rough to the touch and become smooth.





• You have a tendency to get stains.

Care for dry skin

1. Cleanse your face morning and night with milk or cream makeup remover. Gently remove it with a cotton pad and then rinse with water.





2. First, add a hyaluronic acid serum to your usual treatment cream. And remember to choose a nourishing cream to replenish the lipids your skin loses.





3. Do not exfoliate your skin more than once a week.





4. You can use moisturizing and nourishing face masks as much as you want.





5. Don't forget to use a specific cream for the eye and lip contour and don't leave home without sun protection.

OILY SKIN

• You're shiny, and not in a good way. Excessive sebum production makes you overuse mattifying powders, lotions, and toners.





• You avoid rich, oily textures because you think they will increase fat.





• Acne traumatized you in adolescence and you still get the occasional untimely pimple before menstruation, during periods of stress, or as a result of an inadequate diet.





• You spend all day hunting for blackheads and you don't leave home without your blemish-correcting stick.





• You take longer than average to put on your makeup.





• Despite the shine, the skin tone is sallow, as the enlarged pores do not allow light to reflect evenly.





• It gets dirtier than usual and sometimes needs a cleansing session more than twice a day. That makes sense; enlarged pores are a magnet for pollution and dirt.





• It's thicker, and that works in your favor. It takes longer to show signs of aging, and people will probably think you're younger than you are.

Skincare for oily skin

1. Cleansing is key. Use antibacterial formulas and specific lines to regulate sebum, and don't forget to finish with a toner.





2. Mattifying is great, but only if you don't neglect hydration. Did you know that dehydration is very common in oily skin due to the mistaken belief that it doesn't need it?





3. Let it breathe . Using heavy foundation and applying layers and layers of concealer is not the solution.





4. You can use exfoliants and purifying masks up to three times a week.

COMBINATION SKIN

• Don't you understand? It's mixed. One minute you get shine in the famous 'T-zone' (forehead, nose and chin), and the next your cheeks look rough and tight.





• The eye contour and neck appear older than the face.





• Temperature changes and external aggressions such as pollution affect you very directly and you may even have redness on your cheeks.





• The occasional pimple still appears.





• When viewed under a magnifying mirror, the nose and chin show visible and dilated pores.

Skincare for combination skin

1. The word 'mixed' must appear on the label of all the products you use, whether they are cleaners or treatments.





2. When washing your face, avoid water that is too cold or hot. Lukewarm water is best.





3. The use of a toner or balancing lotion is unquestionable.





4. It's difficult, but you have to find the perfect treatment for you. And it's not about turning your face into a 'map' and applying a different product to each area. It's about achieving proper hydration while regulating excess sebum.





5. Be careful when choosing face masks. Because it's such a specific product, it may not be suitable for your entire face. The solution lies in using face strips and choosing a specific one for each area.

SENSITIVE SKIN

• It dries out or becomes dehydrated easily. This is an unmistakable sign of sensitive skin.





• You never know what to expect when you try a new cosmetic product, as your skin can experience strong reactions to certain active ingredients.





• You always try to avoid sudden temperature changes because you notice how going from cold to hot and vice versa automatically means the appearance of redness.





• You probably have fair skin. People with fair skin are more prone to sensitivity, and in summer your skin suffers especially from the sun.





• During periods of stress or nervousness, and even when you sleep poorly, the problem worsens.





• The usual sensation is one of tightness, and you also go through periods of itching.

Skincare for sensitive skin

1. Cleansing should focus on balancing and strengthening the skin's lipid barrier . Always use products specifically formulated for sensitive skin with gentle, soothing ingredients.





2. Don't just moisturize it; look for products that also strengthen it, relieve itching, and reduce redness.





3. Be very careful with the active ingredients you choose. Natural, 'clean' and organic cosmetics are always a great choice, but they can contain certain ingredients that may cause a reaction.





4. Try to keep the list of preservatives in your cosmetic products short.





5. When it comes to exfoliating your skin, it's best to put yourself in the hands of professionals.





6. Face masks are welcome as long as they are soothing, strengthening, and relieve irritation and tightness.

Are you still not entirely clear on the key factors to determine your skin type?

These are the four basic groups according to skin type, but each woman has very peculiar skin characteristics - and added problems that only an expert diagnosis can reveal.

Remember that at Beldon we are experts and that we also offer free online cosmetic advice in different formats that adapt to all types of users: WhatsApp, Zoom, phone call or email.

If you're up for it, don't forget to share your experience and confess - if applicable - how little you knew about your skin.