Skin Type
Understanding Your Skin
Read more about understanding your skin and identifying your skin type.
What is your skin type?
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) identifies five main skin types: oily, dry, normal, combination, and sensitive. Each has distinct characteristics that influence your skincare needs. Understanding your skin type is key to selecting the right products to address concerns and maintain a healthy, radiant complexion. Skin type is largely determined by sebum production and can be influenced by factors like genetics, hormones, and environment. Sensitivity can coexist with other types. Simple observation at home can help you identify your skin type and build an ideal routine.
Understanding Your Skin Type
- Your skin type primarily depends on how much sebum (natural oil) your skin produces.
- Factors like stress, genetics, hormonal changes, and humidity can affect oil production and skin type over time.
- Determining whether your skin is oily, dry, normal, combination, or sensitive helps in choosing the best products for hydration, smoothness, and radiance.
- Sensitive skin is more about reactivity and can occur alongside any skin type.
- Most people can identify their skin type at home by observing its unique characteristics.
