💖 How to Build the Perfect Skincare Routine for Your Skin Type
Your easy guide to understanding your skin and choosing the right products
🔍 First: What’s Your Skin Type?
Understanding your skin type is the foundation of every effective skincare routine. Here’s a quick breakdown:
🧴 Oily Skin
- Looks shiny, especially in the T-zone
- Prone to blackheads and breakouts
🧼 Dry Skin
- Feels tight, flaky, or rough
- May look dull or irritated
🌗 Combination Skin
- Oily in some areas (usually forehead/nose), dry in others
🌸 Sensitive Skin
- Easily irritated, reacts to new products
- May sting, burn, or turn red after application
🌿 Normal Skin
- Balanced — not too oily, not too dry
- Minimal sensitivity and
🌿 Core Routine for All Skin Types
If you’re overwhelmed, start with this universal, 3-step routine:
- Cleanser
- Moisturizer
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
That’s it. Once you’re consistent with these steps, you can layer in extras based on your skin’s specific needs.
🧴 Customized Routines by Skin Type
🌞 For Oily Skin
- Cleanser: Gel or foam cleanser with salicylic acid
- Moisturizer: Lightweight, oil-free, non-comedogenic
- Extras: Clay mask 1–2x a week, niacinamide serum
💧 For Dry Skin
- Cleanser: Creamy, hydrating formula (no sulfates!)
- Moisturizer: Thick cream with ceramides or hyaluronic acid
- Extras: Overnight hydrating mask, facial oil.
🌗 For Combination Skin
- Cleanser: Gentle gel cleanser
- Moisturizer: Lightweight lotion for T-zone, richer cream for dry areas
- Extras: Multi-masking (e.g., clay mask on nose, hydrating mask on cheeks)
🌸 For Sensitive Skin
- Cleanser: Fragrance-free, soothing formula (milk or micellar water)
- Moisturizer: Minimal ingredients, barrier-repairing
- Extras: Calming serums with ingredients like cica or oat extract.
🌿 For Normal Skin
- Cleanser: Gentle, pH-balanced
- Moisturizer: Light lotion or cream
- Extras: Occasional exfoliation or brightening serum for glow
✅ Final Tips for All Skin Types
- Always patch test new products
- Introduce one new product at a time
- Your skin can change with seasons, hormones, and stress — check in with it often
💬 Let’s Chat:
What’s your skin type, and what product has worked best for you so far? Tell me in the comments — your experience could help someone else!
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