Moisturizing is the most important part of any basic skincare routine, no matter what your skin type is. To care for your skin properly, it’s important to understand your skin condition first. Knowing your skin type helps you choose the right products and routine to achieve naturally smooth, clear, and healthy skin. For daytime protection and hydration, using NIMBA Cream with SPF ensures your skin stays moisturized while shielding it from harmful UV rays.
How to Find Your Skin Type
Check which statements describe your skin most accurately:
A – Dry Skin:
- My skin often feels tight, dry, or flaky
- Makeup looks uneven or cakey
- I am worried about fine lines
B – Oily Skin:
- My skin often feels greasy or sticky
- Makeup smudges or doesn’t stay on
- I have visible pores or blackheads
C – Combination Skin:
- My T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) is oily, but cheeks feel dry
- Some areas feel rough or flaky
- I have visible pores
Results:
- Mostly A → Dry Skin
- Mostly B → Oily Skin
- Mostly C → Combination Skin
Understanding Your Skin Type
Dry Skin
Dry skin produces less sebum and lacks moisture. Reduced natural oils and Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) make the skin barrier weaker. This can make the skin more sensitive to pollution, UV rays, and seasonal changes. Dry skin is prone to roughness, flakiness, and irritation if not properly moisturized.
Tip: Focus on gentle, consistent moisturization to protect your skin and maintain softness.
Oily Skin
Oily skin produces extra sebum, making it sticky or shiny. Genetics, puberty, and hormones often play a role. Sunlight and UV exposure can oxidize sebum, leading to visible pores, blackheads, dullness, and dark spots. Using a lightweight moisturizer like NIMBA Rice Cream can help balance hydration without adding extra oil, keeping your skin smooth and refreshed.
Tip: Control excess oil with cleansing and lightweight moisturizing products without skipping hydration.
Combination Skin
Combination skin has both oily and dry areas. Typically, the T-zone is oily while the cheeks are dry. This happens when sebum production is uneven, and moisture is lacking in certain areas.
Tip: Balance your routine hydrate dry areas while controlling oiliness in the T-zone.
How to Care for Your Skin Type
Dry Skin Care
- Moisturize gently but consistently. Use small amounts of cream or lotion and spread in layers as needed.
- Apply a milky lotion or primer before makeup to avoid cakiness and improve skin texture.
- Be gentle dry skin is sensitive to pressure during cleansing and application.
- For extra hydration, use richer creams on especially dry areas.
Daily Routine:
- Use a gentle cleansing cream.
- Pat skin dry don’t rub.
- Apply milky lotion or cream in small amounts morning and night.
Oily Skin Care
- Excess sebum can make skin dull and lead to fine wrinkles.
- Use a light cleansing or wiping lotion to remove oil before moisturizing.
- Moisturize with a lightweight lotion or gel to balance hydration without feeling sticky.
Daily Routine:
- Cleanse the face, starting with the T-zone.
- Apply a light moisturizer to all areas, focusing more on drier spots.
- Blot shine with tissue during the day and refresh with a mist or toner.
Combination Skin Care
- Balance hydration don’t skip moisturizer because some areas are oily. Avoid over-moisturizing the T-zone.
- Cleanse oily areas first so the dry areas aren’t over-exposed to foam.
- Use light lotions or gels on oily areas and richer creams on dry areas.
- Maintain daily hydration to prevent excess sebum production.
Daily Routine:
- Cleanse T-zone first, then other areas.
- Moisturize dry areas lightly, oily areas sparingly.
- Use toner or mist to refresh and boost hydration.
A Word of Advice
- Avoid skipping moisturizers, even if your skin feels oily dryness triggers excess oil production.
- Use light-textured moisturizers or creams to shield and hydrate your skin without causing greasiness.
- Gentle application is key avoid rubbing or pressing too hard.
By following these simple routines and understanding your skin type, you can maintain balanced hydration, minimize pores, and keep your skin smooth, healthy, and radiant.