Skin Care

Imagine this: you walk into a store, see rows of skincare products, and pick one that looks promising. A week later, your skin feels worse, not better. Sound familiar? The reason is simple—you didn’t buy for your skin type.

Skincare is not about following trends; it’s about knowing your skin. Whether it’s oily, dry, sensitive, or combination, each skin type has its own needs, struggles, and perfect solutions. The good news? You can find out your skin type in just 2 minutes with this simple quiz. And once you know, choosing the right products becomes effortless.

Step 1: Take the Quick Skin Type Quiz

Answer these honestly:

• Does your face look shiny and greasy within 2 hours of washing? → Oily Skin
  
• Does your skin feel tight or flaky after cleansing? → Dry Skin
  
• Do you often experience redness, itching, or irritation? → Sensitive Skin
  
• Is your T-zone oily but your cheeks feel dry? → Combination Skin

Step 2: Understand Your Skin Type in Depth

1. Oily Skin: Why Shine Happens

Oily skin occurs when sebaceous glands produce more oil than your skin actually needs. While some oil is essential for protection, too much leads to clogged pores, blackheads, and acne.

What Oily Skin Needs:

• Oil-free cleansers to control sebum
  
• Lightweight moisturizers to hydrate without clogging pores
  
• Mattifying sunscreens that won’t leave a greasy film

What to Avoid:

• Heavy creams or thick oils
  
• Over-washing (it makes skin produce even more oil)

Morning Routine for Oily Skin:

• Cleanse with Twarz Face Wash
  
• Apply a water-based moisturizer
  
• Protect with Powder Sunscreen

Night Routine for Oily Skin:

• Double cleanse if you wear makeup
  
• Hydrate with a lightweight gel moisturizer
  
• Spot treat with acne-safe products if needed

2. Dry Skin: The Thirsty Type

If your skin often feels tight, rough, or flaky, it’s dry. This happens when your skin barrier can’t hold enough water and natural oils.

What Dry Skin Needs:

• Creamy cleansers that don’t strip away moisture
  
• Rich moisturizers with humectants and emollients
  
• Products with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and shea butter

What to Avoid:

• Foaming cleansers with harsh surfactants
  
• Alcohol-heavy toners
  
• Hot water on your face

Morning Routine for Dry Skin:

• Cleanse gently with Twaksh Moisturizing Bar
  
• Apply Twarz Moist Face Moisturizer
  
• Use a nourishing sunscreen

Night Routine for Dry Skin:

• Cleanse with a hydrating face wash
  
• Apply a serum with hyaluronic acid
  
• Lock in with a nourishing night cream

3. Sensitive Skin: Handle with Care

Sensitive skin reacts easily to environmental triggers, new products, or even stress. Redness, irritation, or rashes are common.

What Sensitive Skin Needs:

• Gentle, fragrance-free cleansers
  
• Lightweight, barrier-repairing moisturizers
  
• Soothing ingredients like aloe vera, niacinamide, and chamomile

What to Avoid:

• Harsh scrubs
  
• Strong acids or alcohol-based products
  
• Synthetic fragrances

Morning Routine for Sensitive Skin:

• Cleanse with Twaksh Hydrating Face & Body Wash
  
• Apply a calming moisturizer
  
• Protect with Twarz Guard Sunscreen Lotion

Night Routine for Sensitive Skin:

• Gentle cleanse
  
• Use a serum with calming ingredients (niacinamide, centella asiatica)
  
• Moisturize to strengthen skin barrier overnight

4. Combination Skin: The Balancing Act

Combination skin is tricky, it’s oily in some areas and dry in others. Usually, the T-zone is shiny while the cheeks are normal or dry.

What Combination Skin Needs:

• A balancing cleanser
  
• Lightweight hydrators for oily areas
  
• Richer creams for dry patches
  
• A routine that adapts to both needs

What to Avoid:

• Using the same heavy product all over your face
  
• Skipping moisturizer in oily areas (they still need hydration)

Morning Routine for Combination Skin:

• Cleanse with Twarz Face Wash
  
• Apply light moisturizer on T-zone
  
• Hydrate cheeks with Twaksh Body Lotion
  
• Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen

Night Routine for Combination Skin:

• Gentle cleanse
  
• Spot moisturize different areas differently
  
• Apply hydrating lotion on dry patches before bed
  
  
  

Step 3: Ingredients to Look For by Skin Type

• Oily Skin: Niacinamide, salicylic acid, clay, lightweight SPF
  
• Dry Skin: Hyaluronic acid, shea butter, ceramides, squalane
  
• Sensitive Skin: Aloe vera, oat extract, chamomile, zinc oxide
  
• Combination Skin: Green tea, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil
  
  
  

Step 4: Lifestyle Habits That Impact Your Skin

• Diet: Processed foods increase breakouts; eat more fruits, veggies, and omega-3 rich foods.
  
• Hydration: Drink enough water daily for overall skin health.
  
• Sleep: Poor sleep weakens skin repair, making all skin types look dull.
  
• Stress: High stress can trigger acne, eczema, or flare-ups.
  
  
  

Step 5: Common Myths About Skin Types

• “Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer.” → Wrong. It still needs hydration.
  
• “Dry skin should exfoliate daily.” → Wrong. Over-exfoliation damages barrier.
  
• “Sensitive skin can’t use sunscreen.” → Wrong. Mineral sunscreens are gentle and essential.
  
• “Combination skin is impossible to treat.” → Wrong. Smart product layering balances it.
  
  
  

Mini FAQ

Q: Can my skin type change over time?
Yes. Age, hormones, and environment can shift your skin from oily to dry, or even sensitive.

Q: How often should I retake the quiz?
Every 6 months or if your skin starts reacting differently to products.

Q: Do I need separate products for morning and night?
Not always, but sunscreen is essential in the morning, and richer moisturizers or treatments work best at night.

Conclusion: Know Your Skin, Care Smarter

Once you know your skin type, skincare stops being confusing. Instead of wasting money on products that don’t work, you’ll finally build a routine that feels right and shows results.

Take the quiz, find your match, and let your skin glow the way it’s meant to.