What Skin Type Are You?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Which Best Describes Your Pores?

  • A.
    Medium sized all over
  • B.
    Large and visible all over
  • C.
    Small and not visible
  • D.
    Large or medium sized and only visible in T zone
• 2.
  What Is Your #1 Skin Concern?

  • A.
    Acne
  • B.
    Dryness/Hydration
  • C.
    Oil Control/Pores
  • D.
    None of the above
  • E.
    Redness / irritations 
• 3.
  How Would You Describe Your Skins Shine?

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  • A.
    My skin is radiant
  • B.
    Bright like a diamond
  • C.
    Dull everywhere
  • D.
    Only in the T zone
  • E.
    My skin is more flushing, itching and flaking
• 4.
  What Do You Feel When You Touch Your Skin?

  • A.
    Oily in some places dry in others
  • B.
    Rough and scaly
  • C.
    Healthy and smooth
  • D.
    Slick and greasy
  • E.
    Dry and I can feel small, rash-like bumps or breakouts
• 5.
  What Does Your Skin Need Most In The Afternoons?

  • A.
    Blotting paper or powder all over
  • B.
    Blotting paper or powder only on your forehead, nose, and/or chin
  • C.
    MOISTURE!
  • D.
    None of the above
• 6.
  How Does Your Skin Feel After You Wash Your Face?

  • A.
    Clean until the oil soon returns
  • B.
    Itchy and a bit dry
  • C.
    Clean, healthy, and even
  • D.
    Clean in the T zone but dry on the cheeks
• 7.
  Which Best Describes Your Skins Relationship With Pimples & Blackheads?

  • A.
    I have more flakiness and tightness than I do pimples and blackheads
  • B.
    They LOVE me
  • C.
    Only on my T zone my cheeks are clear in general
  • D.
    Pimples and blackheads? Never heard of them
  • E.
    I have actually more redness or blotchiness

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You have normal skin

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  Your have a well-balanced skin that is moisture content. You skin also appears clear, radiant, and healthy (YAY)! Your skins characteristics: Free from blemishes Small pores that are hardly visible Skin tone is clear, even, and smooth Radiant Neither too dry or too oily Good blood circulation Maintenance for normal skin types: Clean your skin regularly, moisturize, and use preventive skin care treatments
• 2.
  You have dry skin

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  Having a dry skin type means your skin is lacking natural moisturizing factors such as sebum. Sebum is oil that builds up the skins protective layer that helps shield your skin from environmental factors (temperature, dirt, humidity, etc). Your skins characteristics: Skin feels tight and brittle Skin lacks elasticity Skin texture feels rough Complexion looks dull and blotchy Prone to redness and/or irritation Barley visible pores Enhanced fine lines and wrinkles Maintenance for dry skin types: Moisturizing is an ESSENTIAL step for dry skin types. Avoid skincare products that have drying ingredients or that will strip skin from sebum. Try avoiding hot showers, central heating, and UV exposure. And try adjusting your skin care routine with the changing of the seasons.
• 3.
  You have oily skin

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  Your skin has an overactive sebaceous gland which produces too much sebum. Sebum is the oil that is the skins protective barrier. This is usually causes from genetics or hormones such as pregnancy, puberty, etc. Your skins characteristics: Pores are large and visible Skin looks thicker and paler Prone to skin issues such as acne Skin appears shiney or greasy Oily skin looks more plump and less aged Maintenance for oily skin types: Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and use skincare products that are noncomedogenic that won't clog your pores.
• 4.
  You have combination skin

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  Your skin is a combination of oily skin and dry skin in different areas of the face. Your skin produces too much sebum in the T-zone. Sebum is the oil that builds up to protect the skin from environmental factors (temperature, dirt, humidity, etc). While your cheeks, mouth, and eyes are lacking sebum. Your skins characteristics: Oily skin centered around your chin, nose, and forehead Prone to acne on the chin, nose, forehead Mouth, eyes, and cheeks may have dry or normal skin Enlarged pores around the chin, nose, and forehead Maintenance for combination skin types: Your skin requires a different skin care regime that treat different regions of the face.
• 5.
  You have sensitive skin

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  Sensitive skin: usually has genetic origins and is redness-prone with red flushes. For sensitive skin, the slightest irritation or provocation can cause a flare up at any time. A reaction may be caused by allergies, pollution, chemical irritants, illness, extreme temperatures, and other unsuitable environmental conditions. The higher histamine levels in the body can make sensitive skin more susceptible to inflammatory conditions like psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema. The visible signs of sensitive skin include chronic redness, dermatitis, chafing, broken veins and fine broken capillaries.