Knowledge is power. Knowing your skin type will help you to take care of it. Which of the following skin types are you? Check out our guide on the different characteristics of skin types to find the answer. We’ll help you identify yours.
What type of Skin am I?
We’ve created lists of common characteristics to help you identify your skin type. Why is it important to understand the differences in skin types? TEachskin type requires different products and techniques. To achieve the best possible Skin
Dry Skin: Characteristics
Flaky patches? Tight Skin? You do sound like you have dry, tight Skin. The following characteristics can characterize Dry Skin:
- Rough texture
- A dull or blotchy skin tone;
- Red, flaky, or scaly patches;
- Almost invisible pores;
- Lack of elasticity;
- The fine lines and wrinkles will be more visible.
What can you do to help dry Skin? Dry skin types can benefit from intensive hydration and moisturization. Water Boost is a range of products that hydrate dry, dehydrated Skin. You can care for your dry skin by drinking plenty of water, avoiding hot baths and showers, and taking cool showers.
Oily skin characteristics
Shiny t zone? Blackheads? Your Skin seems to be oily. Check off these oily skin characteristics:
- Blackheads, blemishes, or pimples (especially in the T-zone);
- Glossy appearance
- A thick, pale complexion
- Plumper skin;
- Pores that are larger and more visible.
You can use the Simple Daily Detox range to help oily Skin. This is specially designed for oily and blemish-prone Skin. Our Purifying Facial Wash is a deep-cleansing, detoxifying face wash that can combat oily skin and clogged pores. All of these ingredients are gentle on your Skin.
Combination skin: Characteristics
What if you have an oily nose, forehead, chin, and chin but dry cheeks? This sounds like combination skin. Combination skin types include:
- Shiny T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin);
- Blackheads;
- Pores enlarged around the T-zone
- Dry and flaky cheeks
Combination skin can benefit from using products from different lines to match your skin type – oily or dry. Use our Light Moisturiser and Simple Daily Skin Detox for your t zone to hydrate Skin for 12 hours.
What is sensitive Skin?
Simple knows that Skin of any type can be sensitive. When the Skin’s natural barrier is compromised, it can cause our skin to become sensitive. The sun, cold temperatures, pollution, diet, and harsh ingredients can cause this disruption. What are the symptoms of sensitive Skin? Here are some tell-tale signs:
- Breakouts;
- Redness;
- Dryness;
- Irritation;
- Tingling;
- Tightness.
The Simple Skin Protecting Light Moisturizer with SPF 15 has been dermatologically tested and is hypoallergenic. It’s ideal for sensitive Skin. The product is free of harsh chemicals, artificial colors, and perfumes. It only contains skin-loving ingredients.
