Skincare Routine for Different Skin Types
Choose Your Skin Type
Different skin types require different skincare approaches. Understanding whether your skin is dry, oily, combination, or sensitive can help you choose ingredients and products that support healthy skin.
Dry skin lacks natural oils and often feels tight, rough, or flaky. The focus should be on hydration and barrier repair.
Best ingredients for dry skin
• Hyaluronic Acid – pulls moisture into the skin
• Glycerin – powerful humectant
• Ceramides – repair the skin barrier
• Squalane – lightweight nourishing oil
• Panthenol – soothing and hydrating
Ingredients to avoid
• High levels of alcohol
• Over-exfoliation
• Harsh foaming cleansers
Oily skin produces excess sebum which can lead to shine and clogged pores. The goal is balancing oil without stripping the skin.
Best ingredients for oily skin
• Niacinamide – regulates oil production
• Salicylic Acid – helps clear pores
• Green Tea – antioxidant and calming
• Zinc – helps reduce excess oil
Ingredients to avoid
• Heavy occlusive oils
• Thick creams that clog pores
Combination skin has both oily and dry areas, usually an oily T-zone with normal or dry cheeks.
Best ingredients
• Niacinamide
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Peptides
• Lightweight moisturizers
Combination skin often benefits from layering lightweight hydration rather than heavy creams.
Sensitive skin reacts easily to strong ingredients or fragrances. The goal is supporting the skin barrier and minimizing irritation.
Best ingredients
• Centella Asiatica
• Panthenol
• Ceramides
• Oat extract
Ingredients to be cautious with
• Fragrance
• Strong exfoliating acids
• Overuse of retinoids