Skin Types

The Different Skin Types

Your skincare type is used to describe how your skin is functioning. There are five different skin types: oily, dry, normal, combination and sensitive. Knowing your skin type also allows you to make informed decisions about skincare options. Using the correct products for your skin type has been proven to give your skin better results. In addition to just providing skin with the care it needs, you also provide your skin with the holistic wellness it needs now and for years to come.

  • Oily Skin Types

    Just like in the world of food, the realm of skincare also has a distinction between 'beneficial' oils and 'harmful' oils. Ceramides, for instance, are one of the 'beneficial' oils that play a vital role in maintaining the suppleness of our skin and ensuring the integrity of our protective barrier. However, we also have 'sebum,' an oil produced within the deeper layers of our skin that exits through our pores. Excessive production of sebum can result in an 'oily' skin type. When dealing with oily skin, it's crucial to be cautious so as not to deplete the beneficial oils along with the harmful ones.

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  • Dry Skin Type

    The term 'dry' refers to a skin type that produces less sebum compared to normal skin. Due to the lack of sebum, dry skin lacks the necessary lipids to retain moisture and form a protective barrier against external factors. As a consequence, the skin's barrier function becomes impaired. Dry skin, also known as Xerosis in medical terms, can manifest in various forms that may not always be easily distinguishable.

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  • Combination Skin Type

    Combination skin is the most prevalent skin type, characterised by a simultaneous presence of oily and dry areas. This skin type may manifest in various ways, but typically, it involves overall dryness across the face with oiliness concentrated in specific regions such as the forehead, inner cheeks, nose, and chin, collectively referred to as the T-Zone. It is important to note that oily and dry conditions can coexist simultaneously, as they affect different layers of the skin.

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  • Normal Skin Type

    Normal skin is incredibly rare, representing a perfect balance. Achieving and maintaining this balance requires careful treatment. Just like Goldilocks, you must choose products that are neither too rich nor too astringent. While being in the middle of the scale is ideal, even a slight misstep can disrupt the delicate equilibrium.

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  • Sensitive Skin Type

    Sensitive skin is prone to reacting to stimuli that normal skin does not react to. It is a delicate type of skin that often comes with feelings of discomfort, such as heat, tightness, redness, or itching. This type of skin has a weakened barrier function, which allows microorganisms and irritant substances to easily enter. This increases the risk of infections and allergic reactions. It requires extra care to combat dryness, roughness, and maintain its usual appearance. Sometimes, it is referred to as irritated skin instead of sensitive.

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Finding Your Skin Type

This at-home test that allows you to understand what kind of skin you have by just observing how your skin behaves after cleansing. To start, wash your face with a gentle cleanser then gently pat it dry. If after 30 minutes your skin appears shiny throughout, you likely have oily skin; if it feels tight and is flaky or scaly, you likely have dry skin; if the shine is only in your T-Zone, you probably have combination skin; and if your skin feels hydrated and comfortable, but not oily, you likely have normal skin.