how to know my skin type

To know your skin type, you can try simple at-home tests like the "day test" or the "wash test." For the day test, observe your skin's behavior from morning to evening without applying any product. If your face feels oily and looks shiny all over, you likely have oily skin. If only your T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) is shiny, you probably have combination skin. Minimal oiliness or dryness indicates normal skin, while tight and flaky skin suggests dry skin. Skin that feels itchy or inflamed points to sensitive skin. For the wash test, wash your face with a mild cleanser, pat dry, and wait about 30 minutes without applying anything. Then, observe how your skin feels. If it feels tight or flaky, you likely have dry skin; if it is shiny, oily skin; and a mix of both suggests combination skin. You can also use blotting sheets pressed to your face and then check the amount of oil absorbed—more oil means oilier skin, and little to none indicates dry skin. These methods help you identify your skin type, which can change due to factors like age, climate, and hormones.