How To Determine Your Skin Type

Step 1

Cleanse and dry your face and leave it bare for 2 hours.

Step 2

• press a piece of blotting paper against your nose.
• if there is no oil, tightness or flakes, your skin is normal.
• if there is no oil but your skin feels tight then you have dry skin.
• if there is oil on your nose and cheeks, you have oily skin.
• if you have oil on your nose but not your cheeks, then you have combination skin.

Skin Type Matters

Consider your skin type when choosing skincare products.

Oily Skin –use serums or gels; they are light and refreshing, won’t clog pores, fast absorbing.

Read the directions and warnings for products containing salicylic acid, glycolic acid or tea tree oil. For acne treatment, choose an appropriately labeled acne product and follow its Drug Facts directions.Consult the label for Original Dermapure Toner before adding it to your routine.

Normal/Oily Skin – use gels, serums or lotions, they’re lightly hydrating without feeling greasy. Look for New York Fair & Lovely Gel PLUS.

Dry/Sensitive Skin – use creams, a creamy texture has very hydrating properties and prevents drying, irritation and flaking. Look for soothing conditioners like aloe, lavender, green tea, Vitamins A and E, nourishing Shea Butter, Hyaluronic Acid and hydrating Glycerin.

*In winter climates, wind, heat and cold can wreak havoc on the skin, resulting in dry, sensitive skin. When skin becomes dry and sensitive it cannot function properly, often leading to inflammation. Therefore, cold climates warrant a hydrating cream for all skin types; it helps to prevent moisture loss. When skin becomes too dry, it can lead to inflammation and irritation, which can result in skin becoming darker.