Unlock Your Glow: How to Identify Your Skin Type and Choose the Right Products

Understanding your skin type is the key to unlocking a radiant complexion. When you know whether your skin is dry, oily, combination, sensitive or normal, you can choose targeted ingredients that work — instead of wasting money on trendy formulas.

**Why your skin type matters**
Your skin type determines how it behaves and what it needs. Using the wrong products can disrupt your skin’s barrier, leading to dryness, oiliness or irritation. Start by understanding the signs of each type:

✔ **Dry skin:** Feels tight, rough or flaky; may show dullness and fine lines. Look for hydrating cleansers and moisturizers with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Avoid alcohol and harsh scrubs.

✔ **Oily skin:** Appears shiny by midday and prone to enlarged pores and breakouts. Choose lightweight gel cleansers and non‑comedogenic moisturizers with ingredients like niacinamide and salicylic acid to control oil and unclog pores.

✔ **Combination skin:** Oily T‑zone and dry cheeks. Use balancing cleansers and moisturizers; treat oily areas with oil‑controlling ingredients (salicylic acid, AHAs) and dry areas with hydrating ingredients (hyaluronic acid, ceramides).

✔ **Sensitive skin:** Flushes easily and reacts to many products with burning or stinging. Reach for fragrance‑free, hypoallergenic formulas packed with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile and niacinamide. Always patch‑test new products.

✔ **Normal skin:** Balanced oil and hydration levels. Maintain with gentle cleansers and lightweight moisturizers, plus daily sunscreen and antioxidants to protect your healthy barrier.

**How to test your skin type**
After cleansing your face, wait 30 minutes and then gently press a blotting sheet or tissue onto different areas:
- If the sheet remains clean and your skin feels tight, you likely have dry skin.
- If the sheet picks up oil from all areas, you likely have oily skin.
- If only the T‑zone shows oil, you have combination skin.
- If your skin becomes red or irritated easily during the test, you might have sensitive skin.
- If there is minimal oil and no tightness, you likely have normal skin.

Knowing your skin type helps you build a routine tailored to your needs. At DSULABs, our pharmacist‑formulated products are designed for every skin type and backed by scientific research. Explore our skin type guide and contact us for personalized recommendations. Unlock your glow with science‑backed skincare!