One way of determining skin type is the tissue test. This simple test, although not exact, can give a good indication of skin type. To do the tissue test you will need to wash your face, wait for about ten to fifteen minutes then blot your face with a piece of white tissue. Look at the tissue and note where any oil residue is located and determine your skin type as follows:   

·    Is the tissue devoid of oil? If yes, you may have dry skin

·    Is the tissue oily all over or almost all over? Then you have oil skin

·    Is the oil mainly in your T-Zone (Forehead and nose)? Then you have combination skin

·    If the oil is minute and scattered over the tissue, you may have normal skin

Other ways to determine skin type is to take note of the following factors:

·    Dry skin tends to be tight and flaky. If you wash your face and it feels really tight chances are you have dry skin.

·    Combination skin has oily areas in the T-Zone primarily. The cheek area of combination skin tends to be dry.

·    Normal skin has small pores and generally doesn’t look or feel dry or shiny. Normal skin rarely breaks out with spots.

·    Oily skin tends to look shiny. This type of skin is more prone to pimples and blackheads.

If you are still not sure of your skin type ask for help; your dermatologist or a good cosmetologist can assist. They will also be able to suggest products suited for your skin type and age.

Skin type can and does change with age and environmental factors, so the type of skin you have in your teens may not be the skin you have in your thirties. If you move from a cold climate to a hot one, your skin type may change over time.

To get the best products for your skin you must know your skin type. What works for someone with dry skin will not be the best product for someone with oily skin.

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