How to Know Your Skin Type at Home 

You don’t know your skin type yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

Knowing your skin type is the first step to leveling up your skincare routine.

Think of it as an important first step toward getting the healthy skin you desire.

The moment you figure it out, your skincare journey gets way easier! 

Let’s start with the basics: 

• Your skin type depends on how much natural oil (sebum) your skin produces. Too much? Oily. Too little? Dry. Balanced? Normal. You get the gist. 
• Genetics is a major player. So you’ve noticed your mom’s face tends to be shiny, especially in the afternoon, just like yours? Then you just might have inherited her skin type.
• Skin types are not static. They can switch up with age, weather, hormones, or even stress. 

And yes, you can easily check your skin type from the comfort of your home—no stress.

 What is Skin Type? 

Skin type is the way skincare gurus classify your skin’s nature based on how much oil your sebaceous gland produces.

 Types of Skin Types 

The American Academy of Dermatology says there are five main types:

1. Oily skin
2. Dry skin
3. Normal skin
4. Combination skin
5. Sensitive skin

Let’s find your skin type, shall we?

1. Oily skin

If your face:

• feels greasy throughout the day like you poured oil on it
• looks shiny, especially in the afternoon
• has visible and large pores, and
• develops acne and breakouts every market day.

Then you have oily skin!

Why? Your skin is producing more sebum than it actually needs.

But don’t worry, we’ve got tips for you!

How to Care for Oily Skin

• Use oil-free, non-comedogenic products (translation: no clogging your pores). 
• An exfoliant or face mask once a week will help.
• Wipe off your makeup before you sleep. 
• And no popping of pimples. If you do, stop it!

2. Dry skin

This one is the opposite of oily skin.

If your face:

• feels tight, dry, or stretched thin
• has cracks,
• gets flaky, wrinkly or
• looks ashy

You’re in the dry skin gang!

The dry skin type lacks moisture and natural oil, leaving it looking dull and ashy.

How to Care for Dry Skin 

• Moisturizing is your bestie! Go for products with humectants and ceramide.
• Switch from lightweight lotions to heavier creams and body oils (we’re talking shea butter vibes).
• Use products containing ingredients like retinoids, Alpha-hydroxy acids, alcohol, or fragrances minimally. They cause further dryness, and we’re trying to avoid that.

3. Normal skin 

The easiest way to describe the normal skin type is that it’s:

• balanced
• calm
• unbothered, with
• no excess oiliness or dryness on any part of your face.

If this is your skin type, you’ve hit the skincare jackpot! God’s favorite for real.

You don’t even have to worry about your skin spiraling when you commit what others will call a skincare crime!

How to Care for Normal Skin 

• Get the right products for your skin type
• Don’t slack just because your skin forgives you easily. Stay consistent with your routine! 

4. Combination Skin 

Combination skin is like that friend who can’t decide what they want.

If you have this skin type, you’ll find that:

• your T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) is oily
• while your cheeks stay dry or normal.

It’s like having two skin types at once. 

How to Care for Combination Skin 

• Use lightweight products on your T-zone and richer ones for the dry areas.
• Regular skincare routines are non-negotiable.

5. Sensitive skin  

Sensitive skin isn’t about oil production. It’s about how easily your skin gets triggered.

Do you get frequent:

• Redness
• Inflammation
• Irritation
• Flare-ups, and
• Reactions?

That’s sensitive skin acting up.

It’s usually triggered by using products with harsh ingredients, the weather, stress, or coming in contact with something as you go about your day, minding your business.

A person with dry, oily, combination, or normal skin might have sensitive skin.

How to Care for Sensitive Skin 

• Stick to fragrance-free, soothing products.
• Always patch-test new products—don’t gamble with your face or skin.
• For sunscreens, get mineral sunscreens containing products like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.
• Avoid chemical sunscreens with ingredients like oxybenzone.

 How do I know what Skin Type I have at Home? 

Want to know how to determine skin type at home?

Check these out:

1. Watch-and-Wait Method 

• Cleanse your face
• Dry it
• Chill for 30 minutes.
• Don’t apply any product
• When the time elapses, see if your skin feels tight (dry skin), shiny (oily skin), or balanced (normal skin).

You get the gist.

2. Blotting Sheet Method 

• Dab blotting sheet on your face.
• If the sheet is oily in some areas (T-zone) and dry in others, congrats—you’re a combo babe. All-over oil means oily skin, and no oil means dry skin.

3. Talk to an Expert 

You don’t want to stress yourself and would like to leave knowing your skin type to the expert? Great!

• Message Perona Beauty Technician on WhatsApp.
• Tell us what you need.
• Answer some essential questions.
• Get the expert verdict!

Final Thoughts on Skin Type 

Whew! What a ride that was.

Now that you know how to figure out your skin type, it’s time to make better skincare choices. 

Get the right skincare products for your skin type and start out with a winning skincare routine, perfect for you.

Your glow up awaits!