“Ugh, my skin’s breaking out again,” Sarah groused, looking at her face. She’d used every product that humankind had to offer, but nothing was working.

Her friend Ayesha laughed so hard she came close to crying, “Perhaps you’re using the wrong products. Have you ever sat down and looked at yourself and said, ‘What skin care would I use for my skin type?'”

Sarah shrugged, “I just use whatever is pretty.” Ayesha shook her head. “That’s the secret! Skin care is not a generic. You have to have products for your skin type.” Inquisitive, Sarah sat down with Ayesha hoping to get in on the secret of what type of skin care she was looking for on her skin type.

Step 1: Identify What Your Skin Type Is

Sarah had to figure out what kind of skin she was first. Ayesha went over the top five of those:

✅ Oily Skin – Greasy, shiny, and break-out prone.

✅ Dry Skin – Flaky, rough, or dry.

✅ Combination Skin – Oily in areas (such as the T-zone) but dry elsewhere.

✅ Sensitive Skin – Irritates too easily with products, burning, or redness.

✅ Normal Skin – Balanced, neither oily nor dry, and clear.

Sarah attempted: she washed her face, left it for 30 minutes, and then looked. The nose and the forehead were oily but not the cheeks.

“Quite similar to how you have combination skin,” Ayesha said. “Now let’s check what kind of skincare to apply to your skin type.”

Step 2: The Right Skin Care Routine for Every Skin Type

For Oily Skin: Oil-Free & Matte

Sarah’s brother Ali had oily skin. His face was always dripping, and he fought daily with acne.

Ayesha advised him: “Shake off extra oil with a gentle foaming cleanser. Heavy creams are a no-no—use a light, oil-free moisturizer. And for goodness’ sake, don’t ever skip sunscreen!” Ali did listen, and soon his skin did clear and no longer greasy. He knew what to apply on his skin type.

✅ Essentials: Gel cleansers, oil-free moisturizers, clay masks.

For Dry Skin: Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize!

Sarah’s mother grumbled loudly about her skin being tight and scaly.

“You need to be moisturized,” Ayesha said. “Use a rich cleanser, a rich moisturizer, and hydrating serums.”

Sarah’s mother did the routine and was amazed at how smooth her skin was.

✅ Best products: Cream cleansers, hyaluronic acid serums, rich moisturisers.

For Combination Skin: All about balance

Sarah was so excited to finally know what skincare to apply on her skin type—combination skin!

Ayesha taught, “Use gentle cleanser, gentle moisturizer, and oil-control areas with a clay mask.”

Sarah applied the technique and saw a change. Her T-zone was not oily anymore, and her cheeks no longer flaked.

✅ Favorites: Gel cleansers, gentle moisturizers, spot treatments.

Sensitive Skin: Less is More

Hina, her friend, had sensitive skin and would get flushed easily. She would generally react negatively to new products.

“Use fragrance-free, soothing products,” Ayesha advised. “And always patch test a small area before trying something new.”

Hina made some changes and noticed that her skin looked more relaxed and healthy.

✅ Top products: Gentle cleansers, fragrance-free moisturizers, soothing serums (like aloe or oat-based).

For Normal Skin: Radiant Skin to the Rescue!

Sarah’s cousin Daniyal had healthy skin as well and was perplexed at all the fuss.

Ayesha smiled, “Even perfect skin needs a regime! Wash with a mild cleanser, moisturize in a proper way with a good one, and use sunscreen too – your skin will glow like anything.”

Daniyal continued the regime and noticed even more glow on his skin.

✅ Best products: Light cleansers, light moisturizers, SPF.

Step 3: The Golden Rule – Sunscreen is a Must

Sunscreen is essential regardless of the skin type. “Regardless of what your routine is, without sunblock, it’s nothing,” Ayesha advised. “UV rays lead to aging, dark spots, and skin damage.” Sarah, Ali, Hina, and Daniyal concurred. They added sunscreen to their routine as an essential.

✅ Top SPF: Broad-spectrum SPF 30+ (all skin types).

Sarah’s Skin Care Miracle

A month later, Sarah was chatting with Ayesha, her skin firm and glowing. “I now know what skin care I need based on my skin type!” she said. Ali, Hina, and Daniyal did as well. Knowing their skin type was magic potion!

Last Thoughts: Find Out What Works for You

Receiving skin care that is relevant to your skin type is not a game of guessing—it’s a knowing of what your skin needs. Still asking, ‘What skin care is best for my skin type?’ It’s simple really, just do these simple steps:

✅ Find out your skin type

✅ Choose the right products

✅ Keep it simple and be regular

✅ Apply sunscreen every time

Your glowing skin starts today! Ready to shine?