Skin Series: Part 1, Skin Type & Skin IQ

I recently attended a class at Sephora dedicated purely to skin care.  After attending, I cannot believe how uneducated I was in this area of beauty.  To be honest, I spend more money on make-up than skin care...  When, in fact, it should be the other way around.

Rather than describe my class experience at Sephora (if you want to know more about that - go here), I would like to dedicate this series of posts to the education that I received from the class.  There are so many components to skin care that I have decided to break up the posts into this "mini-series".

Skin Type & Skincare IQ
First, and foremost, you have to know your skin type.  I had always considered myself to have combination skin, but I have since learned that I have a "normal" skin type with a little bit of oil on my nose from time to time.    Keep in mind, your skin type might change!  Things like weather/environment, age, as well as hormones and pregnancy can all impact your skin type.  And, of course, as we grow and change, so does our skin.   Basic skin types include:

• Normal
• Combination
• Oily
• Dry

Your skin can still be sensitive and be in any one of these skin types.

Once you have identified your skin type, you can identify 2 concerns, primary and secondary.  These concerns might include:

• Acne/Blemishes
• Anti-Aging
• Blackheads
• Dark Spots
• Dryness
• Dullness/Uneven Texture 
• Fine Lines/Wrinkles 
• Loss of Firmness/Elasticity 
• Oiliness 
• Pores
• Redness
• Sensitive Skin
• Uneven Skin Tone

If you find that you are having difficulty answering questions or deciding what concerns you most, I recommend heading up to the store for a one-on-one consultation.  Otherwise, you can find out your skin type by taking the Sephora Skincare IQ here.

After determining your skin type, we will explore cleansers.  I will save that one for my next post in this mini-series.

I hope this was helpful!