Discover and understand your skin type:
our practical guide!
You've probably asked yourself one day,
What type of skin do I have? Or what care is suitable for my skin? What are the signs of dehydrated skin?
Skin is an amazing organ that plays a crucial role in protecting us from external aggressions, regulating our body temperature, and allowing us to feel sensations.
Understanding your skin type is therefore essential to adopt a suitable and effective skincare routine.
In this small practical guide, we will explore and detail the different skin types as well as skin conditions, to help you better understand your skin's specific needs!
The different skin types
1. Dry skin
Dry skin is characterized by low sebum production, the oil naturally produced by the skin's sebaceous glands. It tends to look dull and may have dry or flaky areas, manifesting as roughness to the touch. People with dry skin may often feel tightness and itchiness, especially after showering or bathing.
2. Normal skin
Normal skin is considered the ideal to achieve. It is characterized by a smooth and supple texture, with medium-sized pores and few to no imperfections. Well-hydrated, it generally does not show pronounced dry or oily areas. People with normal skin are fortunate to benefit from a natural balance and can use a variety of skincare products without encountering major problems.
3. Combination skin
Combination skin is a combination of dry and oily skin. It often has an oilier T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), with enlarged pores and a thicker texture, while the cheeks can be dry and rough. This duality of the skin can make choosing skincare products a bit more complex, as it is necessary to find a balance between hydration and sebum secretion control.
4. Oily skin
Oily skin is distinguished by excessive sebum production, which gives it a shiny and oily appearance. Skin pores are often enlarged and the texture is thick. People with oily skin are often prone to imperfections such as pimples, blackheads, or breakouts.
The different skin conditions
1. Dehydrated skin
Dehydrated skin is a condition where the skin lacks water. It may appear dull and rough to the touch, with visible fine lines, especially on the cheeks and forehead. This dehydration can be caused by various factors such as skin aging, excessive sun exposure, or harsh skincare products.
2. Sensitive skin
Sensitive skin reacts easily to external stimuli such as facial care products, stress, or even touch. It is characterized by redness, itching, irritation, or tingling. People with sensitive skin must be particularly attentive to the products they use and opt for gentle and soothing formulas.
3. Mature skin
Mature skin shows signs of aging such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, and possibly dark spots. These signs are often accentuated by external factors such as pollution or prolonged sun exposure. An adapted anti-aging skincare routine can help reduce these signs and maintain healthy skin.
4. Blemish-prone skin
Blemish-prone skin is susceptible to pimples, blackheads, and cysts. Various factors contribute to the development of imperfections, including stress, hormonal imbalances, an unbalanced diet, or the use of overly aggressive skincare products.
By recognizing your skin type and condition, you can adapt your skincare routine to meet your skin's specific needs. Whether you have dry, normal, combination, oily, dehydrated, sensitive, mature, or blemish-prone skin, it is essential to provide it with the best possible Nohèm care to keep it healthy, balanced, and radiantly beautiful.
To discover the Nohèm products that match your skin type or current skin condition: take our beauty quiz, you will discover the routine made for you!
