This is an automatically translated article.
Video content is professionally consulted by Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Trang - Dermatology - Cosmetology - Central Park International General Hospital
Skin classification is very important in the proper skin care process to have smooth, pink and white skin. The article was shared by Doctor Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, specialist in Dermatology - Aesthetics, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
The simplest way to distinguish is based on observing the skin with the naked eye with 5 basic types: Normal skin, dry skin, oily skin, combination skin and sensitive skin.
First, need to remove makeup and wash your face with cleanser, do not use any cosmetics and wait 2 hours to observe and identify 5 skin types as follows: Normal skin, dry skin, oily skin, Combination skin, sensitive skin.
Distinguishing skin types using blotting paper provides highly accurate results and is easy to do at home. How to use this paper according to the following procedure:
Preparation: Oil blotting paper, oil blotting towel or Poluya paper and mirror. Remove makeup and wash your face 30 minutes before. Cut oil blotting paper into 6-8 pieces and place it on both cheeks, forehead, chin and sides of the nose. After about 5 minutes, take out the paper and check the skin types according to the following criteria: Normal skin: No or very little oil streaks, small pores, smooth skin; Dry skin: The test paper has no oil, rough skin, dark color; Oily skin: There are visible oily streaks, large pores; Combination skin: The paper in the forehead and nose area is greasy, the cheeks are not. Note, sensitive skin is difficult to recognize in the above ways.
In addition, dermatoscopy is a modern, highly effective way. At Vinmec, there are modern dermatoscopes for in-depth skin analysis, identification of skin types and assessment of problems such as acne, skin aging, skin pigmentation problems...
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
