K-BEAUTY: MASTER YOUR SKIN TYPE.
company yidaDiscover your skin type: the essential guide to a successful K-Beauty routine with Company Yida!
Do you dream of a radiant complexion and healthy skin like that of the stars of K-Beauty The secret lies in the right skincare routine... and for that, it's essential to know your skin type! Forget guesswork, because the wrong product can do more harm than good.
At Company Yida , your K-Beauty distributor in Paris , we are passionate about Korean skincare and we know that the first step to sublime skin is understanding its unique needs.
In this article, we'll help you pinpoint your skin type so you can finally create the perfect Korean skincare routine that will reveal all its beauty.
Why is it crucial to know your skin type?
Imagine using a rich, nourishing cream on already oily skin, or an overly astringent cleanser on dry, sensitive skin. The result? Blemishes, tightness, redness... Far from the desired effect! Korean cosmetics are renowned for their targeted ingredients and personalized routines. Knowing your skin type is the first step to fully benefiting from its benefits. Company Yida is committed to providing you with the best products for every skin type.
The 5 Main Skin Types: Which One Is Yours?
There are five main skin types, each with its own specific characteristics and needs.
1. Normal Skin:
Features : Balanced, soft, supple, with barely visible pores. It doesn't exhibit excessive dryness or shine. This is the "ideal" skin type, but it still requires care to maintain its balance.
To the touch: Soft and smooth.
Your K-Beauty allies: Focus on maintenance products that maintain hydration and protect the skin barrier. Lightweight serums and balancing moisturizers are ideal.
2. Dry Skin:
Features : Lack of hydration and lipids. It may feel tight, peel, rough, and red. Pores are almost invisible. It is more prone to fine lines.
To the touch: Rough, tight, sometimes scaly.
Your K-Beauty allies: Look for products rich in moisturizing (hyaluronic acid, ceramides) and nourishing (plant oils, shea butter) ingredients. Essences, serums, and thick creams will be your best friends.
3. Oily Skin:
Characteristics: Excessive sebum production, giving a shiny appearance, especially on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). The pores are dilated and visible, and it is prone to blackheads, pimples and shine.
To the touch: Oily, often slightly grainy.
Your K-Beauty allies: Opt for sebum-controlling, purifying, and non-comedogenic products. Gentle cleansers, astringent toners (alcohol-free), balancing serums, and lightweight water-based moisturizers are ideal.
4. Combination Skin:
Characteristics: Combination of two skin types: usually oily on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) with enlarged pores and shine, and normal to dry on the cheeks. This is a very common skin type.
Feel: Oily in the T-zone, normal to dry elsewhere.
Your K-Beauty Allies: The key is balance and customization. You can use different products for each area, or opt for "smart" treatments that adapt to the needs of each part of the face. Multi-masking masks are a great option.
5. Sensitive Skin:
Characteristics: Reactive and irritable, regardless of the basic skin type (it can be dry and sensitive, or oily and sensitive). It reacts easily to external aggressions (cold, wind, sun), to cosmetic products, and can present redness, itching, tingling or sensations of heat.
To the touch: Can be soft, but has rapid reactions.
Your K-Beauty allies: Gentleness is key. Look for products that are hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, dye-free, and formulated with soothing ingredients (centella asiatica, chamomile, aloe vera). The fewer ingredients, the better.
The simple test to know your skin type:
To refine your diagnosis, follow this little test to do at home:
- Gently cleanse your face with your usual cleanser.
- Wait 1 to 2 hours without applying any product (neither cream, nor serum, nor makeup).
- Observe and feel:
- Is your skin tight all over? It's probably dry.
- Is your skin shiny in your T-zone, but normal/dry elsewhere? Probably combination.
- Is your skin shiny all over with visible pores? It's probably oily.
- Is your skin comfortable, not tight or shiny? It's probably normal.
- Does your skin turn red, tingle, or itch after cleansing or sun exposure? It's sensitive, regardless of its underlying skin type.
Your personalized K-Beauty routine awaits!
Now that you've identified your skin type, you're ready to explore the wonderful world of K-Beauty with confidence! Every product you choose will be one step closer to your dream complexion.
At Company Yida , we pride ourselves on delivering the best K-Beauty products in Paris , straight to your door. Whether you're in Paris or elsewhere, access a curated selection for healthy, radiant skin.
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