How to Diagnose Your Skin Type
Learn how to identify oily, dry, sensitive, or combination skin — and why professional guidance makes all the difference.
Why Knowing Your Skin Type Matters
Understanding your skin type is the foundation of effective skincare. Using products or treatments that aren’t suited to your skin can worsen concerns such as acne, dryness, redness, or premature ageing.
At The Skinician, Preston, we help clients accurately identify their skin type through professional skin consultations — allowing us to create tailored treatment plans and homecare routines that deliver long-term results.
Common Skin Types & How to Identify Them
Oily Skin
- Shiny appearance, especially through the T-zone
- Enlarged or visible pores
- Prone to acne and congestion
At-home check: Cleanse your face and wait 1–2 hours without products. If skin appears shiny or greasy, you likely have oily skin.
Professional treatments: Deep cleansing facials, blue LED light therapy, and chemical peels to reduce congestion.
Homecare tips: Lightweight gel moisturisers, salicylic acid toners, and weekly clay masks.
Dry Skin
- Tight or flaky texture
- Dull appearance
- More visible fine lines
At-home check: If skin feels tight or uncomfortable after cleansing, dryness is likely.
Professional treatments: Hydrating facials, hyaluronic acid infusions, and barrier repair treatments.
Homecare tips: Nourishing cleansers, ceramide-rich moisturisers, and overnight hydration masks.
Sensitive Skin
- Redness, stinging, or itching
- Easily irritated by products
- May be linked to rosacea or eczema
At-home check: If new products trigger redness or tingling, sensitivity is likely.
Professional treatments: Calming facials, red LED light therapy, and barrier-strengthening treatments.
Homecare tips: Fragrance-free products, minimal exfoliation, and daily SPF.
Combination Skin
- Oily T-zone with dry or normal cheeks
- Mixed concerns across the face
At-home check: If some areas feel oily while others feel dry, you likely have combination skin.
Professional treatments: Personalised facials and balancing chemical peels.
Homecare tips: Targeted moisturising, gentle exfoliation, and balancing toners.
How The Skinician, Preston Can Help
Our professional skin consultations go beyond DIY testing. We assess hydration, oil production, sensitivity, and pigmentation — allowing us to recommend the most effective treatments and homecare for your skin.
From facials and LED therapy to chemical peels and microneedling, every plan is tailored to support long-term skin health and confidence.
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