{"id":1690,"date":"2025-01-29T14:17:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/?p=1690"},"modified":"2026-10-22T17:33:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T15:33:06","slug":"the-complete-guide-how-to-recognize-your-skin-type","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/the-complete-guide-how-to-recognize-your-skin-type\/","title":{"rendered":"How to know your skin type: a simple test and the right care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<nav class=\"ak-topics ak-topics--post\" aria-label=\"Blog topics\"><a class=\"ak-t-blog\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/\">All<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-tradzik\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/acne\/\">Acne<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-wrazliwa\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/sensitive-skin-eczema-rosacea\/\">Sensitive skin &amp; eczema<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-skladniki\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredients<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-porady\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/skincare-tips\/\">Skincare tips<\/a><a class=\"ak-t-bezp\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/category\/blog-en\/cosmetic-safety\/\">Safety<\/a><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Published: 29.01.2025 | Updated: 22.10.2026 | Reading time approx. 5 min.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing your skin type is the starting point for any skincare routine. When products don\u2019t suit your skin, you can quickly end up with tightness, shine, breakouts or irritation. In this guide, we show you how to know your skin type with a simple test you can do at home, and how to adjust your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-d4681d6\" data-block-id=\"d4681d6\"><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#the-4-skin-types\">The 4 skin types: how to tell them apart<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#skin-type-test\">Skin type test: the blotting paper test in 3 steps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#skin-conditions-not-types\">Sensitive, acne-prone, redness-prone and mature skin: conditions, not types<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-affects-your-skin-type\">What affects your skin type?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-care-for-your-skin-type\">How to care for your skin type<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pure-raw-rich-skincare\">Our Pure Raw Rich skincare for every skin type<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-4-skin-types\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 4 skin types: how to tell them apart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are four basic skin types: normal, dry, oily and combination. The easiest way to tell them apart is to notice where your skin gets shiny and where it feels dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skin-types-diagram-1024x759.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of the four skin types: normal, dry, oily and combination\" class=\"wp-image-8471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skin-types-diagram-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skin-types-diagram-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skin-types-diagram-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skin-types-diagram-800x593.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skin-types-diagram.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Normal skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skin is smooth, not shiny and not tight. Pores are barely visible, and your face rarely reacts to changes in the weather or a new product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry skin: how to tell if you have dry skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After cleansing, your skin feels tight. It can be rough and flaky. It produces little sebum, so it is less protected against wind, cold and dry air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oily skin: how to tell if you have oily skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your whole face gets shiny, especially the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin). Pores are clearly visible and spots appear more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combination skin: how to tell if you have combination skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The T-zone gets shiny, while your cheeks are normal or dry. It is a very common skin type, because the T-zone has the most oil glands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skin-type-test\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin type test: the blotting paper test in 3 steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simplest way to find out what skin type you have is this test you can do at home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cleanse your face with a gentle cleanser and pat it dry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait about an hour without applying anything.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press a sheet of blotting paper (or a thin tissue) to your forehead, nose, chin and cheeks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What does the result mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No oil and your skin feels comfortable: <strong>normal skin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No oil, but your skin feels tight: <strong>dry skin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil from your whole face: <strong>oily skin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil from the T-zone only: <strong>combination skin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blotting-paper-test-skin-type-diagram-1024x880.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of the blotting paper test: cleansing, an hour without products, pressing the paper on and the results for each skin type\" class=\"wp-image-8474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blotting-paper-test-skin-type-diagram-1024x880.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blotting-paper-test-skin-type-diagram-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blotting-paper-test-skin-type-diagram-768x660.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blotting-paper-test-skin-type-diagram-800x687.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/blotting-paper-test-skin-type-diagram.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do the test on an ordinary day, without trying new products. Everyday observation helps too. If your skin feels tight in winter, it is probably dry. If it gets shiny quickly in warm weather, it is probably oily or combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"skin-conditions-not-types\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensitive, acne-prone, redness-prone and mature skin: conditions, not types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as its type, your skin can have certain tendencies. They can appear with any skin type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sensitive skin<\/strong> reacts easily with redness, stinging or itching to new products, changes in temperature or even tap water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Acne-prone skin<\/strong> has spots and blackheads. It doesn\u2019t only affect teenagers \u2013 adults get it too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Redness-prone skin<\/strong> shows small red thread veins (broken capillaries), mostly on the cheeks and nose. It reacts to heat, cold and wind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mature skin<\/strong> loses firmness and elasticity. Wrinkles appear and skin tone may become less even.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-0b46835 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"0b46835\"><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-0b46835-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-7413\" src=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skincare-correct-order-cover.jpg\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Skincare order: cleansing, toning, serum, cream\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skincare-correct-order-cover.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skincare-correct-order-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skincare-correct-order-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skincare-correct-order-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/skincare-correct-order-cover-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-0b46835-inner-blocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-7eb21d5\" id=\"skincare-correct-order-the-correct-way-of-applying-skincare-products\" data-block-id=\"7eb21d5\"><p class=\"stk-block-heading__text has-text-color\">Skincare Correct Order: The Correct Way of Applying Skincare Products<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-c4e106e\" data-block-id=\"c4e106e\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">Conscious and effective skincare is about active ingredients, but also the correct order of applying them. Find out how to do it right<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0a22ff2\" data-block-id=\"0a22ff2\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Conscious facial care is based not only on selecting the right active ingredients but also on applying skincare products properly and in the correct order. The order in which skincare products are applied determines their\u2026<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-b99860b\" data-block-id=\"b99860b\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-1e97866\" data-block-id=\"1e97866\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/skincare-correct-order-the-correct-way-of-applying-skincare-products\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-affects-your-skin-type\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What affects your skin type?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your basic skin type is inherited, but the condition of your skin changes throughout your life. It is affected by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Genes.<\/strong> If your parents had oily skin, yours may be oily too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hormones.<\/strong> During puberty, pregnancy and the menopause, the amount of sebum changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age.<\/strong> Over time, skin produces less sebum and becomes drier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skincare.<\/strong> Cleansing too harshly and using the wrong products can dry out or irritate your skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environment.<\/strong> Cold, heat, dry air and pollution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lifestyle.<\/strong> Diet, sleep and how much water you drink all show on your skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-care-for-your-skin-type\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to care for your skin type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whatever your skin type, the basics are the same:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cleanse your face morning and evening<\/strong> with a gentle product that doesn\u2019t leave your skin tight. Massage it in for at least 60 seconds \u2013 this is the step we most often rush.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Swap your \u2018light cream\u2019 for a facial oil or an anhydrous (water-free) cream.<\/strong> Light creams are mostly water, which evaporates quickly and leaves little nourishment on the skin. You need about three times less oil or anhydrous cream. Warm it between your palms, apply it to slightly damp skin (for example after a thermal water spray) and massage until the water has evaporated. Your skin should look satin, not greasy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>During the day, protect your skin<\/strong> with SPF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Normal skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep it balanced: gentle cleansing, a cream or oil with omega-6 fatty acids, and SPF during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cleanse with an alcohol-free, allergen-free product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose rich creams and oils with omega-6.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you use a hyaluronic acid serum, always apply an oil or cream on top. It will help hold the water in your skin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more in our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/dry-and-sensitive-skin-care-how-to-strengthen-your-skins-natural-barrier\/\">dry and sensitive skin care<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oily skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t dry it out. Harsh, drying products irritate the skin and don\u2019t solve the shine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleanse in the morning too, for a full minute. Simply splashing your face with water isn\u2019t enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose products with linoleic acid (omega-6). They don\u2019t weigh the skin down and help reduce oiliness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now and then, use a gentle acid exfoliant or a ready-to-use clay mask. Avoid powdered clay unless it contains a preservative, as microorganisms grow easily in it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Combination skin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t need a different product for each area. Gentle, allergen-free cleansing and an oil or cream with omega-6 all over your face are enough. It won\u2019t weigh down your T-zone and it protects dry cheeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pure-raw-rich-skincare\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Pure Raw Rich skincare for every skin type<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our products have short ingredient lists based on unrefined plant ingredients and suit different skin types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/gentle-gel\/\">Gentle Gel<\/a><\/strong> is a gentle cleansing gel with prebiotics for everyday cleansing of any skin type.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/smoothing-cleanser-en\/\">Smoothing Cleanser<\/a><\/strong> is a cleansing cream that removes excess sebum and gently exfoliates without disrupting the skin barrier. It suits both oily and dry skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/cream-en\/\">Cream<\/a><\/strong> is an intensely regenerating cream for the everyday care of normal, oily, dry and acne-prone skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/cream-woody-en\/\">Cream Woody<\/a><\/strong> was created for relaxation and facial massage. It has a pleasant scent and leaves skin smooth and soft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/serumq10\/\">Serum + Q10<\/a><\/strong> is a serum with coenzyme Q10 for mature and dehydrated skin. 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">30 ml<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-a6c76d0\" data-block-id=\"a6c76d0\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\">Antioxidant serum with omega fatty acids and coenzyme Q10<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-b7790ae\" data-block-id=\"b7790ae\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button has-text-align-center stk-block stk-9811a84\" data-block-id=\"9811a84\"><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-darken\" href=\"https:\/\/alexandrakubas.com\/en\/product\/serumq10\/\"><span class=\"stk-button__inner-text\">  View Serum  <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Alexandra Kubas Team<\/em><\/strong><br>Scientific review: Aleksandra Kubas-Maliszewska, cosmetic scientist<\/p>\n\n\n        <div class=\"wpo-gr-form-wrapper-v2\">\n            <div class=\"wpo-gr-form-inner-v2\">\n                <h3 class=\"wpo-gr-headline-v2\">Join the Pure Raw Rich newsletter<\/h3>\n\n                <div class=\"wpo-gr-copy-v2\">\n                    <p>Simple, practical skincare tips straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"wpo-gr-panel-v2\">\n                    <p class=\"wpo-gr-note-v2\"><\/p>\n\n                    <form class=\"wpo-gr-form wpo-gr-form-v2\">\n                        <p class=\"wpo-gr-field wpo-gr-field-v2\">\n                            <input\n                                type=\"email\"\n                                name=\"email\"\n                                class=\"wpo-gr-input wpo-gr-input-v2\"\n                                placeholder=\"Sign up for the newsletter\"\n                                required\n                       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id=\"faq-question-1791706976325\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is my skin type?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cleanse your face, wait about an hour without applying anything, then press blotting paper to your forehead, nose, chin and cheeks. No oil and comfortable skin means normal skin. No oil and tightness means dry skin. Oil from your whole face means oily skin, and oil from the T-zone only means combination skin.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791706976332\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What are the 4 skin types?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Normal, dry, oily and combination. Sensitive, acne-prone, redness-prone and mature skin are conditions that can affect any skin type.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791706976339\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Combination or oily skin: how can I tell the difference?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Oily skin is shiny all over. Combination skin is shiny only in the T-zone, while the cheeks are normal or dry.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761200003\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Dry or dehydrated skin: what\u2019s the difference?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Dry skin is a type: it produces little sebum. Dehydration is a condition: the skin lacks water. It can affect any skin type, including oily skin. You can recognise it by tightness and fine lines that fade once your skin is hydrated.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761200004\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can your skin type change?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your basic skin type is inherited, but your skin changes with age, hormones, skincare and climate. 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