How to know your skin type?

Getting to know your skin's specific characteristics is essential to keeping it looking its best over the years. Although every skin is unique, it can be classified into several categories. Here's how to know your skin type and choose the right skincare products. 

There are two ways to determine your skin type. First, cleanse your face. How do you know your skin type afterwards? Wait 30 minutes before trying one of the two techniques:

Observation

Sit down in front of the mirror and note all the distinctive signs of your skin. Does it glow on the forehead, nose and chin, but feel tight on the cheeks? You have combination skin. If your entire face shines due to excessive sebum production: you have oily skin. If your skin feels tight, has peeling patches and is rough to the touch, you have dry skin. Finally, if there's no sensation of discomfort and your skin is smooth and luminous: you have normal skin.

The handkerchief technique

Apply a handkerchief to your face for a few seconds. If it has absorbed sebum only on the T-zone, you have combination skin. Oily skin leaves its mark all over the face. When the handkerchief is immaculate, it means you have normal or dry skin.

In addition to these skin types, there are "skin states". Depending on external factors, age or hormonal fluctuations, your skin may go through episodes of varying length, changing its characteristics:

The dehydrated skin

Feelings of tightness appear, but the skin is not lacking lipids but water. Fine lines and a lack of radiance can point you in the right direction.

Visit sensitive skin

The feeling of discomfort is omnipresent. Skin becomes red and irritated, heats up when you apply certain unsuitable skincare products, or is exposed to external aggressions.

Visit mature skin

The production of elastin, collagen and hyaluronic acid begins to decline from the age of 30. Cutaneous aging then has a number of effects. Loss of firmness, appearance of pigmentation spots, lack of elasticity, dilated pores and dryness can all be observed.

These 3 skin conditions can occur simultaneously.

Maiow that you know your skin type, you can take action! NUXE has designed skin care and beauty routines to meet every need:

Normal skin

To keep your skin balanced, use a gentle cleanser and rely on daily moisturizing. To strengthen it, consider Prodigieuse Boost® Radiance Vitamin Serum .

Combination skin

You need a routine that gives you comfortable skin all over the face, while limiting shine and the appearance of pores. Purifying micro-exfoliating gel, Beauty-revealing lotion-essence and Moisturizing emulsion from the beauty-revealing Aquabella collection will help you achieve this goal.

Oily skin

Go for light textures. To cleanse your skin without stripping it (you'll cause an overproduction of sebum), opt for the Very Rose Aerial Cleansing Foam . Add the Moisturizing Matifying Fluid | 48h, Crème fraîche de beauté®® (fresh beauty cream) to moisturize without shine!

Dry skin

You need softness and rich textures. In our NUXE face care ranges, you'll find creams and balms to bring immediate comfort to your skin while helping it regain softness and elasticity.

Sensitive skin

Choose soothing, enveloping textures. Our secret weapon? Skin care from  Rêve de Miel collection gentle concentrates to cleanse, nourish and repair the skin.

Mature skin

Formulas are richer to moisturize and nourish the skin. Creams and serums are enriched with anti-aging active ingredients to support the skin's aging process with beauty. We offer several serums, including Super Sérum [10], the universal anti-aging concentrate for wrinkles, loss of firmness and dark spots.

Dehydrated skin

All skin types, even oily skin, can become dehydrated. Gorged with hyaluronic acid, Super Serum [10] is once again the beauty ally of choice.

Adopting a skincare routine that respects your skin's specific characteristics has many benefits:

• Beautiful skin on a daily basis and greater confidence.

• Forget about the discomfort caused by unsuitable skin care products.

• Slow down the skin's aging process and enhance your skin at any age.

• Indulge in daily wellness breaks to take care of yourself.

Knowing your skin type is a question everyone should ask themselves. By adopting skincare products tailored to your skin's specific needs, you can provide it with the elements it needs to maintain a healthy appearance.