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Your skin tone is not just a color a tone defines how makeup looks on you what skin care products will go for you and what colours of wardrobe you should Organize. Understanding your skin tone will make you able to know and modify your lifestyle and choice of living. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss all about skin tones their types functions, care, foundation and how to enhance and determine your natural shades. Let stick with me for a while.

WHAT IS SKIN TONE?

Skin tones refer to the natural colour of your body.it is influenced by environmental factors and most importantly and mainly genetically melanin factors while skin color varies widely in humans. SKINTONES are typically categorized in FAIR , LIGHT,MEDIUM, TAN,DEEP AND DARK.

TYPES OF SKIN TONES;

1: FAIR SKIN _VERY light often with a pink or neutral undertone.

2:LIGHT SKIN _ slightly warmer than fair with a warm or neutral undertone.

3:MEDIUM SKIN_ A balanced tone that is not too light or too dark.

4:TAN SKIN _Warm and golden _ toned skin with a sun _ kissed look.

5:DEEP SKIN_ Rich and dark complexion often with warm, cool or neutral undertone.

6:DARK SKIN_THE deepest skin tone category often associated with high melanin levels.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR UNDERTONE:

WHILE SKINTONE IS YOUR SURFACE COLOR UNDERTONE IS THE SUBBLE HUE BENEATH YOUR SKIN.

undertones are categorized into;

1 WARM UNDERTONE;

* GOLDEN ,YELLOW AND PEACHY HUES.

* YOU LOOK GOOD ON EARTHY TONES LIKE RED,ORANGE AND GOLDEN.

* GOLD JEWELRY SUITS YOU MORE THEN SILVER.

2 COOL UNDERTONE:

* BLUE ,PINK OR RED HUES.

* YOU LOOK GREAT IN JEWEJ TONE LIKE GREEN,PURPLE AND BLUE.

* SILVER JEWELLRY FLATTERS YOUR SKIN MORE THAN GOLD.

3 NEUTRAL UNDERTONE:

* A MIX OF WARM AND COOL TONES.

* EVERY COLOR COMPLIMENTS YOU.

* BOTH SILVER AND GOLD JEWELLRY WILL SUITS YOU.

HOW TO DETERMINED YOUR SKINTONE AND UNDERTONE

1 THE SUN TEST;

if you burn easily under sun you have a cool undertone.
if you tan easily you have a warm undertone.
if you both tan and burn easily you have a neutral undertone.

2 THE VEINS TEST;

JUST HAVE A LOOK ON YOUR WRIST

PURPLE/BLUE VEINS YOU HAVE A COOL UNDERTONE
GREEN VEINS YOU HAVE A WARM UNDERTONE
A MIX OF BOTH YOU HAVE A NEUTRAL UNDERTONE3 THE WHITE VS CREAM TEST

hold a white and off white fabric near your face

IF PURE WHITE LOOKS BETTER YOU HAVE A COOL UNDERTONE.
IF CREAM LOOKS BETTER YOU HAVE A WARM UNDERTONE.
IF BOTH LOOKS BETTER YOU HAVE A WARM UNDERTONE.

SKIN CARE TIPS FOR EVERY SKIN TYPE

FAIR SKIN

prone to redness and sun sensitivity.
use gentle ,fragrance free moisturizers and SPF 60

MEDIUM AND TAN SKIN

deals with hyperpigmentation
vitamin c serum and niacinamide helps to even out skin

deep and dark skin

prone to redness and dark spots
hyaluronic acid and deep moisturizers can save the skin

celebrity examples

FAIR SKIN

TAYLOR SWIFT,EMMA STONE

MEDIUM SKIN

PRIYANKA CHOPRA

DEEEP/DARK SKIN

BEYONCE

HOME REMEDIES FOR DAILY SKINCARE;

IT is necessary to know your skin and take care of it home remedies are an effective and cheap way to take care of you

here are some DIY FOR DAILY U

LIGHTEN AND BRIGHTEN MASK FOR MEDIUM SKIN;

mix turmeric yogurt and honey to and apply to even out skin and reduces hyperpigmentation .turmeric helps to brighten skin while honey and yogurt are natural bleacher without any side effects. use them once or two times in a weak for better results.

HYDRATING MASK FOR FAIR SKIN;

Even if your skin is fair it is necessary to take care of it and pamper it.

cucumber juice and aloe Vera gel to calm irritation and reduce redness. cucumber reduces redness while aloe Vera is a natural moisturizer.

use them day to other for better results.

GLOW BOOSTER FOR DARK SKIN;

Shea butter and coconut oil mix them together these natural oils can boost and hydrate your skin like nothing else.

use them daily as these are natural ingredients and have no side effects.

CHOOSE BEST FASHION COLORS FOR YOUR SKINTONE;

YOUR SKINTONE CAN DETERMINE WHICH COLORS WILL BOOST YOUR PERSONALITY

WARM UNDERTONE: earthy colors like mustard , gold, brown and red these colors can compliment you more then others and will go with your skin tone.
COOL UNDERTONE; JEWEL tone like sapphire blue ,emerald green and deep purple will go with your skin tone they will make you glow.
NEUTRAL UNDERTONE; you can go with almost any color but solids and pastel color will work exceptionally good for you.

FOUNDATION AND CONCEALER:

FAIR SKIN: choose shades with pink or neutral undertone
MEDIUM SKIN: choose shades with golden and yellow undertone.
DARK SKIN: CHOOSE FOUNDATION WITH RED AND WARM UNDERTONE TO AVOID ASHY LOOK

BLUSH SHADES;

FAIR SKIN: SOFT PINK,PEACHES AND COOL SHADES
MEDIUM SKIN: ROSE, CORAL AND WARM PINK SHADES
WARM SKIN: DEEP PLUM,WARM RED AND DEEP ORANGES

LIPSTICKS

COOL UNDERTONE PINK BERRY AND RED LIPSTICKS
WARM UNDERTONE; PEACH ,CORAL AND WARM RED
NEUTRAL UNDERTONE ; ALMOST EVERY COLORS LOOKS GOOD BUT NUDE AND ROSE SHADES WORK REALLY GOOD FOR THEM.

here is a detail article on lipstick you can check out

EYESHADOWS

COOL UNDERTONE BLUE ,SILVER AND JEWEL TONES SHADES
WARM UNDERTONE;BRONZE,GOLD AND EARTHY TONES
NEUTRAL UNDERTONE MIXTURE OF BOTH COOL AND WARM UNDERTONE

COMMON MISTAK ES IN CHOOSING COLORS:

it happens when we don’t know our skin tone we make mistakes in choosing wrong products for ourselves which results a big NO for us .

picking neutral foundation when you need warm or cool foundation will make you look dull and greenish.

AVOIDING COLORS;

THERE IS A believe deep skin cant wear bright but they looks amazing in jewel tones .break the myths

IGNORING SPF:

EVEN DARK SKIN NEEDS A SPF FOR DAILY USE.

TIPS FOR FINDING BEST SHADE:

ALWAYS TEST AND CHOOSE YOUR MAKE UP IN NATURAL LIGHT.
ALWAYS SWATCH FOUNDATION ON YOUR JAWLINE RATHER THEN YOUR WRIST
SEARCH BRANDS THAT ARE OFFERING A WIDE RANGE
MIX SHADES AND MAKE YOUR OWN CUSTOM MADE SHADE .BRING OUT THE INNER YOU

BEST CLOTHING COLORS TO CHOOSE:

COOL UNDERTONE

GO FOR COOL SHADES LIKE BLUE,PURPLE,SILVER AND EMERALED GREEN
AVOID WARM TONES LIKE MUSTRED ,ORANGE AND RED

WARM UNDERTONE

STICK TO WARM SHADES LIKE RED,YELLOW,OLIVE GREEN
AVOID ICY BLUE AND COOL SHADES

NEUTRAL UNDERTONE

YES YOU ARE LUCKY YOU CAN GO WITH ANYTHING YOU WANT

CONCLUSION:

UNDERSTANDING your skin tone is the key to protect and groom yourself by unlocking the new world to you whether it’s picking a lipstick a lipstick ,choosing your foundation or your clothes that will suits you .By knowing your skin tone you can choose the best for yourself that will make you your best.

understanding your skin tone and undertone will make you able to make right choices about yourself about makeup ,clothes and what not.BY CHOOSING RIGHT CHOICES you can be what you want to be more than what you are .last but not the least love your skin embrace yourself and accept yourself the way you are.

FAQ’s

HOW CAN I CHECK MY SKIN TONE AT HOME?

there are several ways to check your skin tone by yourself here are some test veins test ,sun test and white and grey test read details above in the article.

CAN MY UNDERTONE CHANGE OR IMROVE BY TIME?

NO! YOUR UNDERTONE REMAINS THE SAME HOWEVER EXTERNAL AND ENVIRONMANTAL EFFECTS CAN EFFECT SLIGHTLY

WHAT IF I CANT DECIDE MY UNDERTONE?

IF YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE IN DECIDING ITS PROBABLY POSSIBLE YOU HAVE NEUTRAL UNDERTONE AND CAN GO WITH COOL AND WARM BOTH SHADES.

HOW I CAN AVOID ASHY FOUNDATION?

CHOOSE A FOUNDATION THAT MATCHES YOUR COLOR DONT USE TOO DARK OR LIGHT FOUNDATION THAT WILL RESULT IN GREY.

DO DARK UNDERTONE NEED SUNSCREEN?

YES! ITS A BIG YES EVERYONE NEEDS TO USE SUNSCREEN DOESNT MATTERS WHAT SHADE YOUR SKIN HAS.IT PROTECTS TAN,HYPERPIGMENTATION AND UV RAYS.

WHAT ARE COLORS THAT WILL SUITS TO EVERY SKIN TONE?

LIKE DEEP RED,TEAL, HAZEL,EGGPLANT AND SOFT BLUSH ARE THE COLORS THAT WILL GO WITH EVERY SKINTONE AND WILL COMPLIMENT

CAN I MIX DIFFERENT FOUNDATIONS?

YES !ABSOLUTELY YOU CAN MIX AND MAKE A CUSTOM FOUNDATION COLOR THAT WILL MATCH U FOR YOURSELF.

DOES SKIN CARE MAKES MY SKIN TONE BETTER?

NOT REALLY SKIN CARE CAN MAKE YOUR SKIN CLEAN HYDERATED AND REDUCE THE SIGNS OF AGEING BUT IT REALLY CANT CHANGE YOUR SKIN TONE

CAN I SURGICALLY CHANGE MY SKIN TONE?

NOW A DAYS THERE ARE MAY MEDICAL WAYS LIKE DRIPS,MEDICINES AND INJECTION THAT MIGHT HELP YOU TO CHANGE YOUR SKIN TONE BUT IT IS AN EXPENSIVE AND DANGEROUS METHOD TO ADOPT AS IT HAS MANY SIDE EFFECTS.

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