How to Identify Your Body Skin Type and Build the Perfect Routine for It

Because your body deserves care too.

When people talk about skincare, they often focus on the face and forget the rest of the body. But your arms, legs, back, elbows, and even feet have skin that needs just as much attention. And just like your face, your body skin has a type — and understanding it helps you choose the right products, avoid discomfort, and keep your skin soft, smooth, and glowing.

Here’s how to identify your body skin type and take care of it the right way:

1. Normal Body Skin – Smooth Sailing

• How it feels: Soft, even, and rarely gets itchy or flaky. No major issues.
• Care tips: Stick to a balanced routine—cleanse gently and moisturize daily to keep it that way.
• Try this: Use Aqueous Cream + Urea 10% for light hydration after every shower.

2. Dry Body Skin – The Tight & Thirsty Type

• How it feels: Tightness, flaking, rough patches—especially on legs, elbows, and arms. Often worse in winter or in dry areas.
• Care tips: Moisturize while skin is still damp after bathing. Look for rich creams with ingredients like urea and glycerin.
• Try this: Cetomac Plus or CetomacM are rich and soothing, ideal for dry legs, elbows, and heels.

3. Very Dry or Cracked Skin – Needs Deep Repair

• How it feels: Rough, scaly, or even cracked skin—often around heels, knees, and hands.
• Care tips: Use targeted treatments with high moisture content. Reapply throughout the day.
• Try this: Apply CetomacM (menthol + urea) for a cooling, healing effect on stressed areas.

4. Oily or Sweat-Prone Body Skin – Mostly Back & Chest

• How it feels: Oily or sticky, sometimes with body acne or bumps, especially in hot weather.
• Care tips: Use gentle, non-comedogenic cleansers. Avoid thick, heavy lotions on those areas.
• Try this: Cleanse with Cetomacrogol Cream as a soap substitute—it won’t clog your pores or dry your skin.

5. Sensitive or Irritated Skin – Easily Reacts

• How it feels: Gets itchy, red, or reacts to fragranced products or hot weather.
• Care tips: Avoid fragranced body washes or alcohol-based lotions. Stick to mild, hypoallergenic products.
• Try this: Cetomacrogol Cream is ideal for soothing and calming body skin, especially after shaving or sun exposure.

How to Know Your Body Skin Type:

After showering, don’t apply anything for 30 minutes. Observe how your skin feels:

• Tight or flaky? You’ve got dry skin.
• Soft and balanced? That’s normal skin.
• Sticky or shiny areas (like back or chest)? Oily or combination skin.
• Red, itchy, or easily irritated? Sensitive skin.

Your Body Deserves More Than Just Lotion

Your body is exposed to the sun, weather, water, and fabrics every day. Taking care of it isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Know your skin, treat it well, and it will treat you even better.

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