So try this simple test and see where you fit. Set aside an hour when you can relax, read a book, or surf the Web. 2. Wash your face thoroughly with your regular facial cleanser and pat dry. After one hour lightly press a separate corner of a soft tissue to each of the four primary areas of your face. Compare the sections of the tissue to determine your overall skin type.
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You may notice slight variations in your skin type with a change of seasons, particularly when you spend more time in artificially heated or cooled environments. Try the test at different times of the year, when you change jobs, or move to a different part of the country where a new climate or the local water might effect your skin. Smokers tend to squint and pucker causing lines around the eye and mouth, so quit smoking. You already know about sunlight. Excessive amounts of coffee and oily food may also lead to oily skin.