Know your skin type

"One of the easiest ways to determine your skin type is by doing the bare-faced test. Here's how:

1. Cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser to remove any makeup, dirt, and oils.

2. Pat your skin dry and leave it bare—no moisturizers, serums, or treatments.

3. Wait for about an hour. During this time, don't touch your face.

After an hour, observe your skin closely:

• Normal Skin: Feels balanced, not too oily or dry.

• Oily Skin: Appears shiny, especially on the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin).

• Dry Skin: Feels tight, may have flaky areas.

• Combination Skin: Oily in the T-zone but dry or normal on the cheeks.

• Sensitive Skin: May feel itchy, red, or irritated."

"Another method you can try is the blotting sheet test. Here's what you need to do:

1. Take a blotting sheet and gently pat it on different areas of your face: forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin.

2. Examine the sheet.

• If the sheet picks up little to no oil, you have dry skin.

• If the sheet has oil from the T-zone but not the cheeks, you have combination skin.

• If the sheet is saturated with oil, you have oily skin.

• If there's a small amount of oil but not too much, you have normal skin.

• If your skin reacts to the blotting sheet or feels irritated, you might have sensitive skin."
  

"Let’s quickly go over the common characteristics of each skin type:

• Normal Skin: Even texture, no major issues, pores are not too visible.

• Oily Skin: Enlarged pores, frequent breakouts, shiny appearance.

• Dry Skin: Dull complexion, rough texture, less elasticity, visible lines.

• Combination Skin: Mix of oily and dry areas, larger pores on T-zone.

• Sensitive Skin: Prone to redness, itching, and reactions.

• Climate and Seasons: Your skin type can change with the seasons. For example, you might have oily skin in the summer and dry skin in the winter.

• Lifestyle Factors: Diet, stress, and sleep can also impact your skin type.

• Consult a Dermatologist: If you’re unsure, a dermatologist can help you determine your skin type and recommend products.
  

Now you know how to determine your skin type, you’re one step closer to perfecting your skincare routine.

Script Notes:

• Include close-up shots of the blotting sheet and the bare-faced test process.

• Use graphics to highlight the different skin types and their characteristics.

• Encourage viewer engagement with questions and comments.