If you don't even understand your own body and skin type, how could you possibly find the right products and treatment methods for your acne condition? Skin type plays a huge role in treating your acne effectively and permanently, so pay close attention.
First of all, there are a few things you need to ask yourself in order to accurately determine your skin type.
How often do you have breakouts? Do you have blackheads and whiteheads? How do your pores look? Do you have facial lines? How does your skin feel after washing with soap? If you don't know already, there are basically four skin types - dry, normal, oily and combination.
Remember, it's not just the product that you use for your particular skin type that will heal your acne.
Following a regimen with the right product is the key to acne-free skin.
Below are the 4 steps you need to take to determine your skin: 1.
Wash your face with a cleanser and pat try with a clean towel.
Do not apply toner or moisturizer.
Remove make-up.
2.
Wait for an hour.
In the meantime, do not touch your face.
3.
Dab your face with a tissue.
Pay close attention to the "T-Zone" which is forehead and nose area.
4.
Determining your skin type:

• Normal skin - no oil or flaking skin.
  Your skin appears to be smooth.
  
• Oily skin - oily and greasy on the tissue.
  Also common to for the individual to have large pores and a shine.
  
• Dry skin - feel stiff or show flakes of dead skin.
  Usually comes with small pores.
  
• Combination skin - Shows characteristics of all three.
  Usually oily in the "T-Zone" area and normal to dry in other areas.
  

Learning what type of skin you have is the first key step to finding a regimen that is effective for you.
Remember being consistent in following the regimen is essential to having that smooth and clear skin.