Why need to know your skin type?

Have you ever tried some “amazing” new skincare product only to have it do nothing, or make your skin worse? It might have been wrong for your skin type.

You’ve probably heard or read somewhere (I may have said it a couple times) that when it comes to beauty and skincare, you should be using products formulated for your skin type.

How to detemine skin type?

• Simple Genetics – The biggest one is your genes, which decide how dry/oily or sensitive your skin will be. And, you might inherit your skin type or issues from dear ol’ Mom and Dad.
• Climate – Relocating to a new environment can change your skin type, sometimes for the better!
• Hormones – Our hormones fluctuate at different times in our lives – including pregnancy – which can affect our skin’s behavior.
• Medications – Your Rx might cause your skin to become drier or more sensitive as a side effect.
• Diet/Allergies – Your daily noshes can definitely affect your skin for better or for worse. Talk to your doc if you think a food allergy might be the source of your skin woes.