Well-chosen hairstyle and makeup adorn any woman. In order to fulfill them, you need to know the features of their appearance. In this article we will tell you how to determine the type of face and skin.
Before determining the type of face, some preparations are necessary. Gather hair, remove makeup, jewelry, glasses. Stand in front of the mirror so you can see your face and neck. Now visually or using a ruler, compare the width and length of the forehead, cheekbones, chin. There are several basic types of face shape :
- Triangle: length and width approximately equal, narrow chin, high cheekbones.
- Square: width and length are almost equal, clear lines of the face.
- Circle: width and length are almost equal, smooth features.
- "Diamond": the width of the chin and forehead is narrower than the width of the cheekbones, clear lines of the face.
- Rectangle: the length is greater than the width, a clear outline of the face.
- Oval: face longer than wide, high forehead.
It is worth mentioning another face shape, which is quite rare. This is a “pear,” or inverted triangle. Its main feature is that the area of the chin and jaws is much wider than the forehead. Now you know how to determine the type of face.
Remember that the ideal form does not exist. The main thing is to know how to determine the shape of the face and beat it advantageously. Do not believe? Look at your favorite actresses, singers and TV hosts. Not all of them have a classic oval face shape.
Beautiful makeup is unthinkable without well-groomed skin. To achieve its perfect state, you need to correctly determine its type. How to find out the type of facial skin? Take a simple test. Remove makeup, wash with a neutral agent and do not apply cream. After 3 hours, attach a paper towel to your face and look at it. If there are slight greasy marks on it, you have normal skin. If there are many spots, see how they are located. Evenly - the skin is oily, in the area of the T-zone - combined. The absence of any trace indicates a dry type.
It is also necessary to carefully monitor the skin after washing, changing cosmetics, exposure to heat, frost and wind. The following types are distinguished: dry, normal, combined, oily, problematic, sensitive.
Dry skin is characterized by the release of a small amount of sebum and sweat. Therefore, the pores on it are almost invisible, the face has a matte surface. After washing, a feeling of tightness, redness, peeling may appear. Such skin requires careful and proper care. It includes gentle cleansing without soap and alcohol, intensive hydration.
Sensitive skin reacts sharply to changing weather, changing care, medications, hot water, etc. Care should be taken for this type of care, as allergic reactions are possible. It is better to use organic cosmetics.
Only a fifth of the entire population can boast of normal skin. These are mainly children. Such skin is characterized by a uniform tone, the absence of greasy shine and noticeable pores, a sufficient level of moisture. Therefore, she does not need special care. Enough daily cleaning from contamination, toning and moisturizing.
Combination skin has its own characteristic features. On the T-zone (chin, nose, forehead) it is oily and porous, and dry on the cheeks. In this regard, it is preferable to use various means for these areas.
Distinctive features of oily skin type are oily sheen, enlarged pores. They are due to more intense work of the sebaceous glands. Because of this, the pores are quickly clogged with sebum and can become inflamed. Then oily skin also becomes problematic.
Problem skin brings its owners a lot of trouble. These are black spots, subcutaneous inflammation, acne, and post-acne. For oily and problematic skin, quality but gentle cleansing is important. These can be neutral ph foams and cleansing gels , tonics and alcohol-free lotions. For hydration, use water-based emulsions and gels.
Now you know how to determine the type of face, and you can easily do makeup and hairstyle. And having decided on the type of skin, you can easily choose the right care.