Quiz: Do I have sensitive skin?
Have you ever noticed your skin feeling flushed, tight or slightly irritated...and wondered if it means you have a sensitive skin type?
Take our quiz below and find out if your skin is likely to be sensitive, plus some day-to-day sensitive skincare tips.
1. How often do you experience redness or flushing on your face?
a) What do you mean?
b) Sometimes
c) Frequently
d) Almost always, it’s a challenge
2. How does your skin react to new skincare products?
a) No reaction, I love mixing it up
b) Slight irritation initially
c) Consistent irritation, I have to be careful
d) Severe reaction immediately
3. Do you often experience itching or burning sensations on your skin?
a) Never
b) Occasionally
c) Often
d) Very frequently, it’s so annoying
4. How does your skin feel after using soap or cleansers?
a) Fine, I’ve never thought about this?
b) Slightly dry
c) Very dry and tight
d) Extremely dry and irritated
5. Do you have reactions to environmental factors like wind, sun, or cold?
a) Rarely
b) Occasionally
c) Often
d) Very often
6. How does your skin respond to fragrances in skincare or cosmetic products?
a) No reaction
b) Maybe slightly uncomfortable at first?
c) Noticeable irritation
d) Severe irritation
7. Do you experience frequent breakouts or rashes?
a) Not at all
b) Occasionally
c) Often
d) All the time
8. How does your skin react after shaving or waxing?
a) Normal, no issues
b) Slight irritation
c) Noticeable irritation
d) Severe irritation and inflammation
9. How does your skin feel after being exposed to the sun?
a) Normal
b) Slightly red
c) Very red and irritated
d) Extremely red, irritated, and painful
10. Do you have a family history of sensitive skin?
a) No
b) Maybe
c) Yes, some relatives
d) Yes, many relatives
1. How often do you experience redness or flushing on your face?
a) What do you mean?
b) Sometimes
c) Frequently
d) Almost always, it’s a challenge
2. How does your skin react to new skincare products?
a) No reaction, I love mixing it up
b) Slight irritation initially
c) Consistent irritation, I have to be careful
d) Severe reaction immediately
3. Do you often experience itching or burning sensations on your skin?
a) Never
b) Occasionally
c) Often
d) Very frequently, it’s so annoying
4. How does your skin feel after using soap or cleansers?
a) Fine, I’ve never thought about this?
b) Slightly dry
c) Very dry and tight
d) Extremely dry and irritated
5. Do you have reactions to environmental factors like wind, sun, or cold?
a) Rarely
b) Occasionally
c) Often
d) Very often
6. How does your skin respond to fragrances in skincare or cosmetic products?
a) No reaction
b) Maybe slightly uncomfortable at first?
c) Noticeable irritation
d) Severe irritation
7. Do you experience frequent breakouts or rashes?
a) Not at all
b) Occasionally
c) Often
d) All the time
8. How does your skin react after shaving or waxing?
a) Normal, no issues
b) Slight irritation
c) Noticeable irritation
d) Severe irritation and inflammation
9. How does your skin feel after being exposed to the sun?
a) Normal
b) Slightly red
c) Very red and irritated
d) Extremely red, irritated, and painful
10. Do you have a family history of sensitive skin?
a) No
b) Maybe
c) Yes, some relatives
d) Yes, many relatives
Quiz scoring
Mostly As:
You likely do not have sensitive skin.
Mostly Bs:
You might have mildly sensitive skin.
Mostly Cs:
You likely have sensitive skin.
Mostly Ds:
You very likely have highly sensitive skin.
Mostly As:
You likely do not have sensitive skin.
Mostly Bs:
You might have mildly sensitive skin.
Mostly Cs:
You likely have sensitive skin.
Mostly Ds:
You very likely have highly sensitive skin.
My skin’s sensitive. What can I do day to day?
✔ Know your triggers and avoid them
✔ Read product labels on cleansers and other products
✔ Look for terms such as sensitive skin, soap, colour or fragrance free, hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested
✔ Moisturisers; consider using a heavier cream or ointment at night
✔ Cotton-lined rubber gloves when washing dishes or cleaning
✔ Fragrance-free clothes washing liquid
✔ Natural fibres - especially cotton, silk or linen - in clothing and sheets
✔ Protect your skin from extreme weather with soft, long-sleeved clothing
✔ Treat any underlying skin conditions (e.g., eczema, rosacea, allergic contact dermatitis, contact urticaria)
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