One of the more common questions we get is
what kind of skin type do I have?

Skin care types typically are described as normal, oily, combination, dry or sensitive. But figuring out what your exact skin type can be a little confusing sometimes. 

To figure out your skin type, wash your face with a facial cleanser meant for normal skin. Pat your skin dry. Do nothing for the next 30 minutes. Now check your skin. How does your skin look? How does it feel? Is it flaky? Shiny? Does it feel tight? Is it dry? Or rough?

If your skin is flaky and tight, you have dry skin. If your skin is shiny, you have oily skin. If your skin feels okay, you have normal skin. If your skin is dry in some areas and oily in others, you have combination skin. If your skin flares up easily and becomes red or irritated when you use certain skin care products, eat spicy foods or go out in the sun, you have sensitive skin.

Be careful though, your skin may have become dry and sensitized due to your skin care or lifestyle or the environment you are currently in. 

If you have any questions about your skin type, Dr. Speron‘s medical aestheticians are available seven days a week for a free virtual consultation to help you get your skin right.