Identifying Your Skin Type

Identifying your skin type at home can be easy with a simple test.

Follow these steps to get a basic understanding of your skin’s characteristics

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and pat it dry. Avoid applying any skincare products afterward.

We recommend our ZO SKIN HEALTH – Gentle Cleanser or also the NEOSTRATA – Facial Cleanser, they are both suited for all skin types.

Leave your skin bare for about an hour.

This lets your skin to return to its natural state.

After an hour, observe how your skin feels and looks:

• If your skin appears shiny all over, you likely have Oily skin.
• If it feels tight or looks flaky, you probably have Dry skin.
• If your T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) is shiny but your cheeks are dry or normal, you have Combination skin.
• If your skin feels irritated or shows signs of redness, you might have Sensitive skin.
• If it feels comfortable and looks balanced, you have Normal skin.

Identifying key signs can further help you understand your skin type:

• Oily Skin:
  Persistent shine, enlarged pores, frequent breakouts, blackheads.

We recommend ZO SKIN HEALTH – Oil Control Pads to help you fight the formation of acne, it normalizes oil and the appearance of pore size!

• Dry Skin:
  Rough texture, flakiness, tight feeling, visible fine lines.

If you have Dry skin, you can’t miss the ZO SKIN HEALTH – Hydrating Crème that relieves symptoms of severely dry skin and soothes visible irritation.

• Acne-Prone Skin
  Persistent breakouts, enlarged pores, increased sebum production, inflammation.

We suggest products with Glycolic acid like this EXUVIANCE – HydraPrep pH Balance Toner . If you prefer something with Retinol and Salicylic Acid we have the BIRETIX – Tri-Active and to Detox the EXUVIANCE – Detox Mud Mask

• Combination Skin:
  Oily T-zone with dry or normal cheeks, varying pore sizes.

With Combination skin never skip a gentle exfoliant with BHA like ZO SKIN HEALTH – Exfoliating Cleanser and a moisturizer with hyaluronic acid such as SESDERMA – Hidraderm Hyal Facial Cream .

• Sensitive Skin:
  Redness, itching, burning sensations, frequent reactions to products.

For sensitive skin we recommend cleansing with the ZO SKIN HEALTH – Balancing Cleansing Emulsion and for hydrating the skin the NEOSTRATA – Bionic Face Cream, both are fragrance free.

• Normal Skin:
  Smooth texture, even tone, few imperfections.

With Normal skin you can try the NEOSTRATA – Eye Cream and also, we always recommend a sunscreen like the HELIOCARE 360 Fluid Cream SPF 50 !

Although an at-home test offers practical insights, seeing a skincare professional is the best way to accurately determine your skin type.
A professional appointment guarantees that you have an accurate understanding of your skin’s characteristics and helps you make informed decisions about your skincare routine.