Get to Know Your Skin Type

by Pamela Manning December 20, 2020

Skin Types	Major Identifiers	Your Skin’s BFF	Keywords to Look For	Ingredients to Watch Out For
Normal	Skin with almost no sensitivity, dryness or oiliness.	Lucky you! Your skin can tolerate pretty much everything.
Dry	Rough texture, dull color and tightness after cleansing are your top concerns.	• Creamy Cleansers • Hydrating Boosters • Rich Moisturizers • Face Oils	• Hydrating • Cream/Creamy • Alcohol-Free • Soap-Free	• Alcohol • Retinol • Salicylic Acid • Benzoyl Peroxide
Oily	More frequent acne breakouts, visible pores and shine are your top concerns.	Foaming or Gel Cleansers Chemical Exfoliants Oil-Free Moisturizers Clay Masks	• Mattifying • Oil-Free • Noncomedogenic	• Mineral Oil• Petrolatum• Alcohol
Combination	Your skin is dry in some areas and oily in others (mainly the T-zone).	• Toners • Spot Treatments• Blotting Papers • Multiple Masks	• Balancing • Non-Drying • Noncomedogenic	• Similar to dry or oily skin
Sensitive	Your skin tends to react to skin care products with redness, burning or acne.	• Calming Mists (Thermal Spring Waters) • Soothing Botanical Oils (like aloe and chamomile)	• Calm • Mild • Hypoallergenic	• Perfumes • Fragrances• Preservatives

Sometimes your skin type varies according to the season or geographical location. In that case, you don’t need to switch up your entire regimen each season. A few tweaks here and there should be enough. For example, if your skin is typically normal

but turns oily in the summer, you may want to switch to a foaming cleanser or a lighter moisturizer. As
we explore the different parts of your new skin care regimen, we’ll offer a few product recommendations based on your skin type.