Some of us may observe that despite staying consistent with our skincare routines, our skin just doesn't care. That annoying skin concern you spent $$$$$ to treat has gone nowhere. At this point, we become frustrated and tired.

If this sounds like you, all hope is not yet lost. We can help you trace what's wrong. From experience, we've realized that many skin issues happen because we simply do not know our skin type and how to care for it.

If you know the type of skin you're born with, you're halfway on your journey to achieving your complexion goals.

Below are the major skin types and how to identify them.

Normal skin
Sensitive skin
Oily skin
Combination skin
Dry skin
Acne-prone skin
Mature skin

Normal Skin

You have a normal skin if you notice:

Your skin rarely develops breakouts.
Your pores are not visible.
Your skin is supple, firm, and shows minimal signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, and sagginess.
Your skin does not develop terrible reactions when you try new products.
Your skin is neither oily or dry.
Your skin does not have flakiness, itchiness, or patches

Oily Skin

Your skin is oily if;

It always appears shiny.
You use mattifying makeup and blotting papers to achieve a flawless look.
Your makeup gets sticky and out of place after a few hours.
You develop acne occasionally.
You have blemishes.
Your skin is thick.
You have enlarged pores.

Dry/Dehydrated Skin

You have dry skin if you observe the following:

Dryness, itchiness, flakiness, tightness, redness, and cracks.
Skin concerns such as eczema and dermatitis.
Your makeup doesn't sit properly on your skin unless it contains super hydrating ingredients.
Your skin feels like paper and quite rough.
Your skin appears dull.
Loss of elasticity.

Sensitive Skin

You have sensitive skin if you notice these signs;

Your skin develops rashes, acne, and bumps quickly.
Your skin flushes and turns red easily.
Your skin stings or burns when you try out a new product.
Your skin reacts badly to a product containing fragrance or allergens.

Combination Skin

Combination skin is quite difficult to identify because it is made of more than one skin type - mostly a mix of dry and oily skin.

Here's how to tell if you have combination skin.

Oiliness in some parts of your face, especially your T-zone.
Dryness in other areas of your face.
Your pores are enlarged and more visible.

Acne-Prone Skin

Your skin is acne-prone if your skin develops acne frequently. If you're battling acne that is stubborn, it might also indicate that your skin is acne-prone.

Here's how to tell:

Appearance of blackheads, whiteheads, pustules.
Clogged pores
Oily skin
Dry skin

Mature Skin

Aging is a normal aspect of life but if your skin has developed numerous signs of aging, it is an indicator that your skin is mature.

These are some common indicators of a mature skin type:

Wrinkles
Fine lines
Crepey skin
Loss of elasticity
Sun spots
Dullness and uneven skin tone.
Dehydration and dryness.

What product is suitable for these skin types?

We understand that each of our clients fall into one of the categories of skin types above. And to ensure that we meet the skincare needs of everyone, we carefully created our skin care line to be friendly to all skin types.

Whether your skin is dry, dehydrated, oily or combination, you can conveniently use the Polk Apothecary product range without any worries. Our range comprises:

Turmeric Rose Face and Body Bar with Turmeric, Rose clay, goat’s milk, and oatmeal for mild cleansing.
Give Me Suga Turmeric Scrub or Honey & Oats Coconut Sugar Scrub for gentle exfoliation and brightening dark marks.
Perfection Toner for toning and refreshing the skin.
Marigold Mango Butter for moisturizing and intense hydration.

Other products we suggest are our Soothe & Brightening clay mask to help pick up dirt and unclog pores. The Milk & Honey cleanser is great for dry and sensitive skin to help moisturize and not dry out the skin even more, leaving it inflamed or irritated. With a healthy skincare routine that is dedicated to YOUR skin type, it can change over time to become more normal. Oily skin can become more normal when oils are applied to the skin, instead of it over-producing sebum (oil) itself. A dedicated Dry skincare routine, can get dry skin on the normal spectrum by using heavy oils and butters that keep the skin moisturized longer. Please keep in mind that your environment, stress level, daily activity, water intake, and skincare products play huge parts in appearance of your skin, so be good to it!

XOXO,

Morgan Polk

How to Figure Out Your Skin Type