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Skin Types and Skincare Guide

How to identify your skin type | blog | yearnskin.co.za

Knowing what type of skin you have, will influence the kind of beauty routine you should follow and the ingredients you should use. Are you oily? Experience trouble locking in moisture? Have different needs for your T zone (forehead, nose and chin) as opposed to your cheeks? Some of us may only need to cleanse, moisturise and wear sunscreen but most of us will need a more detailed regime and struggle with or have to fight against dark spots and melasma, look to control shine and unclog pores, calm redness and irritation, want to hydrate and moisturise, and work hard to fade fine lines and wrinkles. It’s all about balancing your skin. 

The best investment you can ever make when it comes to your skin, is getting a professional to do the analysis. While finding a great dermatologist who can really make a difference can be hard to find depending on your concerns and budget, we recommend going to one first, especially if you have more serious concerns.

To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of derms that we would recommend in three major cities - see below. We’ve focused on black women dermatologists as our first port of call in our growing list because they’re particularly well versed on issues around dark spots and hyperpigmentation, which keeps your skin from an even, bright glow.

We also thought we would help you do an at-home version analysis in the meantime, in case you haven’t had a consultation yet. It will give you a rough idea of what to look out for on your own. Remember that your skin does change over time so your type may also shift. 

The best time to check skin is after you’ve cleansed it. Wait for three hours (that’s how long it takes for any good amount of sebum to be produced - or not -for you to get a good result) without putting on any products and check for the signs below. You have...

 

ONE OF 5 SKIN TYPES 

HOW TO IDENTIFY YOUR SKIN TYPE AND RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS:

 

SWIPE >>>

SKIN TYPES

HOW TO IDENTIFY IT

PRODUCT AND PRICING

NORMAL

Few blemishes, smooth skin, barely noticeable pores, skin is not sensitive to product.

Any Yearn Skin product will be great, BUT we advise NOT using too many actives at one time.

SENSITIVE

Skin is either dry, combination or oily but experience burning itching, stinging when applying product. Be extra cautious when using products on your skin if you have sensitive skin.

· Active Brightening Facial Oil, R395

· Retinol Renew Serum, R550

OILY

Skin is greasy/oily and prone to blemishes and breakouts.

· Niacinamide Cleansing Gel, R280

· 5% Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Tonic, R299

· 32% AHA BHA Peel, R350

· Alpha Arbutin Serum, R390

· Retinol Renew Serum, R550

· Glow Turmeric Mask, R395

· LET’S GET IT STARTED KIT, R875

COMBINATION

Enlarged pores, greasy and oily on T-zone. Rest of skin is either normal or dry.

· Niacinamide Cleansing Gel, R280

· Alpha Arbutin Serum, R390

· 5% Glycolic Exfoliating Tonic, R299

· Active Brightening Facial Cream, R395

· 32% AHA BHA Peel, R350

· Glow Turmeric Mask, R395

· Retinol Renew Serum, R550

· LET’S GET IT STARTED KIT, R875

· THAT GLOW THOUGH KIT, R960

ACNE

A range from uninflamed blackheads to pus-filled pimples or large, red and tender bumps. Skin can be dry, oily or combination.

· Niacinamide Cleansing Gel, R280

· Retinol Renew Serum, R550

·  Glow Turmeric Mask, R395

·  32% AHA BHA Peel, R350

· 5% Glycolic Exfoliating Tonic, R299

· Active Brightening Facial Cream, R395

· Alpha Arbutin Serum, R390

· LET’S GET IT STARTED KIT, R875

DRY

Skin feels tight, dry and dehydrated. Might have a dull skin complexion.

·  Niacinamide Cleansing Gel, R280

·  Active Brightening Facial Oil, R395

·  Active Brightening Facial Cream, R395

· Glow Turmeric Mask, R395

·  THAT GLOW THOUGH KIT, R960


CAUTION: Some products contain active ingredients and some of these products can cause an irritation on the skin upon initial use thereof. We thus recommend using these products not more than two to three times per week initially and then gradually increasing to the desired use. Use only as directed. Patch test product, before use. If You have developed a more severe reaction to any of these products, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT A DOCTOR OR DERMATOLOGIST. DO NOT USE TOO MANY ACTIVES AT THE SAME TIME. 

 

COMBINATION DRY/ COMBINATION OILY SKIN

If your T zone varies from the skin on your cheeks.

How else can you tell?

Your pores are enlarged around the T zone, which is oily or dry. 

Great ingredient to try?

  • Azelaic acid
  • Squalane 

     

    DRY SKIN

    If it doesn’t produce enough sebum.

    How else can you tell?

    Your skin feels tight, scaly and looks dehydrated

    Great ingredient to try?

    • Allantoin
    • Glycolic acid
    • Hyaluronic acid
    • Niacinamide
    • Squalane

     

    NORMAL SKIN

    If it’s well-balanced skin.

    How else can you tell?

    • Your pores are not really noticeable
    • Good blood circulation
    • Smooth texture
    • Few to no blemishes

    Great ingredient to try?

    Most are safe for you to use

     

    OILY SKIN

    If you produce too much sebum.

    How else can you tell?

    Skin feels shiny, greasy

    You’re prone to breakouts and blemishes

    Great ingredient to try?

    • Azelaic acid
    • Retinol
    • Turmeric
    • Vitamin  C

     

    SENSITIVE SKIN

    If it’s easily irritated and or your skin barrier is compromised.

    How else can you tell?

    Your skin can still feel dry, oily or combination but the biggest concern will be burning, itching or stinging

    Great ingredient to try?

    • Aloe
    • Green tea
    • Q10

     

    RECOMMENDED DERMATOLOGISTS, FOR EXPERT ADVICE:


    SOURCES:

    https://www.wellandgood.com/how-to-find-out-your-skin-type/

    https://askthescientists.com/skin-type-quiz/

    https://www.dermstore.com/blog/what-is-my-skin-type/

    https://www.byrdie.com/skincare-cocktailing-468397