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What are the different skin types?

The largest organ of the human body—the skin—is just as unique as the person it covers. It breathes, protects, regulates, and sometimes even signals our health condition. To care for your skin properly and keep it healthy, it is very important to understand your specific skin type. Although no two people have exactly the same skin, there are general categories that can help guide us and ensure better skincare. In this article, we will discuss the types into which skin is categorized and share tips on how to care for it properly.

Normal skin

Normal skin is well balanced—it is neither too oily nor too dry. People with normal skin typically have a smooth texture, few imperfections, are not very sensitive, and their pores are barely visible. This skin type can maintain natural hydration by producing sebum in a balanced way, resulting in an even tone and a radiant complexion.

Care tips: If you have normal skin, your goal should be to maintain its balance. Use gentle cleansers, a hydrating toner, and a season-appropriate moisturizer—both a face cream and a body cream (lighter in summer, richer in winter) and, most importantly, never forget to use sun protection for both face and body.

Dry skin

Dry skin produces less oil than normal skin, so it lacks the lipids needed to retain moisture and create a protective barrier against external aggressors. It can often be flaky, dull, or rough, may peel easily, develops wrinkles faster, and fine pores become more noticeable.

Care tips: For dry skin, hydration is key. You can read here about the importance of skin hydration.
Use products containing hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin. Regular exfoliation will help remove flaky skin. For more about the benefits, methods, techniques, and frequency of exfoliation, read here. If you have dry skin, avoid hot water when cleansing, as it can strip the skin’s natural oils.

Oily skin

Oily skin has overactive sebaceous glands that produce too much oil, making the skin oily, shiny, and often with enlarged pores. This skin type is prone to blackheads, comedones, and acne.

Care tips: Use exfoliants with caution, because although it may be tempting to use harsher products to remove oil, this can encourage the skin to produce even more oil. Instead, choose gentle, oil-free products. Use mild cleansers, toners with salicylic acid, and hydrating face serums.

Combination skin

People with this skin type often have a fairly oily T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and very dry skin on the rest of the face.

Care tips: Combination skin requires balancing hydration and oil control in different areas. Use gentle facial cleansing products that can effectively remove excess oil without over-drying the skin. Non-comedogenic moisturizers that do not clog pores are ideal for this skin type.

Sensitive skin

Sensitive skin very often may present symptoms such as redness, itching, burning, and dryness. It reacts easily to standard skincare products or environmental conditions.

Care tips: Be extremely careful about what you apply to your skin. Choose hypoallergenic products with a minimal number of ingredients, preferably fragrance-free. To make it easier and more convenient to choose the right products, in our online store you will find face and body skincare products designed specifically for sensitive skin, available here. Always test a new product on a less visible area of skin before applying it to your face. More tips and tricks for sensitive skin care from experts can be found here.

It is important to know and assess your skin type, as this is the first step toward effective skincare. By knowing what your skin is like, you will be able to take better care of it and more easily choose the skincare products that suit you. Remember that it is always advisable to consult a dermatologist if you are unsure about your skin type or are dealing with persistent skin issues. Don’t forget that healthy skin is more about how it feels than how it looks. Take proper care of it, and it will truly glow with its natural beauty. Also, here you will find an article about what influences skin health and tips on how to maintain healthy-looking skin.