What's Your Skin Type

Determine your skin type by cleansing your face with the mildest cleanser available. Gently pat your skin dry using a clean towel. Notice how your skin looks and feels right after washing, and pay attention to any changes that occur in the next few hours.

Skin Types

Dry

Skin may feel dry or tight soon after washing and can appear dull or flaky. It produces less sebum (oil) than normal skin, leading to a deficiency in lipids that are essential for retaining moisture and forming an effective protective barrier against external elements. This prevalent issue accounts for approximately 40% of dermatology visits.

Sensitive

This skin type is prone to inflammation and irritation. After cleansing or using products, it may experience stinging, burning, or itching sensations. Reactions to products can result in bumps, hives, or peeling. This skin type is often associated with conditions such as eczema or rosacea.

Normal

This skin appears clear in tone and texture without feeling tight or irritated after washing. It also wont change much through out the day. Sebum and moisture are balanced, with overall skin neither too dry or too oily.

Combination

Combination skin often has an oily "T-zone" (forhead, nose & chin *and normal to dry cheeks. This area will look shiny or greasy and after some time, but the cheeks wont. There could be enlarged pores in the "T-zone" with some impurities.

Oily

The skin appears matte after washing and becomes shiny or greasy after a few hours. This oil may be visible if the nose was wiped with a tissue. This skin has an heightened sebum (oil) production, called seborrhea. Clearly visible and enlarged pores can be noticed and there is a glossy shine to the skin.

Skin Condition

Skin condition differs from skin type as it can change throughout our lives. Various internal and external factors can affect our skin's condition, such as environment, stress levels, medications, perspiration, hereditary factors that regulate sebum production, the products we select, and our skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF).

Aging Signs

As we go through life, our skin types can evolve. For instance, we might experience oily skin during our teenage years and drier skin after puberty. Even those with normal skin may find it becoming drier with age. Ultimately, all skin will lose density and volume, leading to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.