Bet you still don't know your skin type!

Ever wondered why some skincare products work wonders for others but leave your skin in chaos? Or why that winter moisturizer you swore by suddenly feels like an oil slick in summer? The truth is, everything in skincare starts with one simple question: Do you really know your skin type?

Meet Ayesha

Ayesha is a 28-year-old marketing pro who’s always on the go—balancing work, social outings, and her beloved Netflix binges. Despite her busy life, she’s a skincare fanatic. Her bathroom shelf is packed with serums, masks, and creams promising everything from flawless skin to a youthful glow. Yet, despite all her efforts, her skin seems to have a mind of its own. One day, it’s glowing; the next, it’s breaking out like a moody teenager. Frustrated, Ayesha turned to Google, like each one of us, and typed: “How do I know my skin type?” And so, her journey began, determined to solve the mystery of her skin.

The DIY Test 

Ayesha’s first step? A simple, no-fuss test that she repeated throughout the year, adapting to changing weather, environments, and even her body’s cycles:

1. Cleansed her face: She washed her face with a gentle cleanser and patted it dry
2. Waited for an hour: No products, no touching—just letting her skin relax and reveal its true nature.

Blotting paper test: She pressed blotting paper on different areas of her face—forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. 

Here’s what she found at various stages: 

• Oily Skin: If the blotting paper picked up enough oil to fry pakoras, Ayesha knew she had oily skin—always shiny and prone to breakouts.
  
  
• Dry Skin: If the blotting paper stayed mostly clean with just a few flakes, she figured she had dry skin—tight, rough, and always craving moisture.
  
  
• Combination Skin: Oil on the T-zone but dryness everywhere else? Ayesha realized she had combination skin—the type that can’t quite make up its mind.
  
  
• Normal Skin: Minimal oil and a balanced feel? That meant normal skin—lucky her! Like finding the perfect balance in a cup of chai.

Sensitive Skin: If her skin turned red or irritated easily, Ayesha knew she had sensitive skin—delicate and needing extra care, like a high-maintenance friend.

Revamping the Routine

So, while we might think there's just one skin type to know, it's not that simple. Our skin can be as changeable as we are, adapting and shifting with time and circumstances. With her test results in hand, Ayesha could finally stop guessing and create a skincare routine tailored to her skin's unique needs.

• Oily Skin: Niacinamide was Ayesha’s new BFF. It controlled oil and minimized pores, paired with a lightweight moisturizer to keep the shine at bay.
  
  
• Dry Skin: On days when her skin felt parched, she reached for creams loaded with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E to lock in moisture and keep her skin hydrated.
  
  
• Combination Skin: Balance was key. Niacinamide for her oily T-zone and a cream with Aloe Vera for dry spots worked like a charm.
  
  
• Normal Skin: When her skin behaved, a gentle cleanser and a serum with Vitamin C kept it naturally radiant and bright!
  
  
• Sensitive Skin: On sensitive days, light Hyaluronic Acid cream became her go-to for soothing and calming her skin.
  
  

Finally, Ayesha had a routine that flowed as smoothly as a well-directed Bollywood script. She realized that knowing her skin was like figuring out a good plot twist—once she understood it, everything fell into place.

The Bottom Line: Know Your Skin, Know Your Routine

Now whenever Ayesha was tempted by the latest skincare trend, she paused and understood the weather, her skin, the products, and saved herself from skincare disasters that make you not leave your home! We all know or are like Ayesha so lets figure out what our skin is made of and simplify our skincare as well!