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1. My skin tends to look:
A. shiny or greasy
B. shiny T-zone (across your forehead, from centre of forehead to chin)
C. clear (neither shiny nor ashy/grey)
D. ashen/grey, flaky
E. red and irritated
F. blotchy or has dark marks
2. In terms of pimples/acne or blackheads, my skin:
A. frequently develops both
B. often develops both on my forehead and chin
C. occasionally develops a pimple
D. may break out in pimples (if you're a woman during monthly cycle)
E. rarely develops blemishes, small rashes appear using some products
F. develops blemishes that always leave dark marks
3. My pores tend to appear:
A. visible and large
B. visible and large in certain areas
C. small, barely noticeable
D. neither small nor large
E. noticeable, but not very prominent
F. I don't even notice my pores because of the dark marks
4. I usually need to wash my face:
A. 3 or more times a day
B. 2 or 3 times a day
C. 2 times a day
D. once a day
E. once a day with water only
F. twice a day with soap for dark marks
If your answers were...
Mostly A's: You have oily skin:
- most obvious sign of oil skin is a shiny or greasy appearance all over the face
- you may need to wash your face several times a day to remove excess oil
- this excess oil contributes to blackheads and frequent blemishes
- your pores will be very visible
- your pores will be very visible
- you may see large yellow bumps on your skin, these are enlarged oil glands
Mostly B's: You have combination skin:
- you have oiliness across the forehead, down the nose and chin
- your cheeks remain normal or dry
- you'll develop blemishes particulariy in the T-zone area
- perhaps flaky skin on the cheeks
Mostly C's: You have normal skin:
- you will have some oil distributed throughout but no shine to the face
- after washing with a mild cleanser your skin appears neither ashen/grey or shiny
- you don't need to wash your face or apply a moisturiser during the day
- blemishes may occur, but you do not get blackheads or large pores
Mostly D's: You have dry skin:
- skin will feel tight after washing even with a mild soap, will feel tight all day
- skin flaking, or ashiness/grey is typical for dry skin
- your pores may be smalland hard to notice
- you will need to use a moisturizer on most days
- you may still develop acne
Mostly E's: You have sensitive skin:
- your skin becomes easily irritated, itchy and red
- you are prone to getting fine rashes
- you need to select facial and hair products to avoid these reactions
- over the counter hydrocortisone creams to help remove irritations
Mostly F's: You have hyperpigmenting skin:
- your skin has a large propensity to develop hyperpigmentation
- you must avoid products that can irritate skin, produce rashes or worsen acne
- you skin may also be dry, oil or a combination of the two
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