The Skin Type Handbook
Everyone has a skin type understanding yours should be simple, right? Wrong! Skin type is one of biggest enigmas of beauty. It is that vague, wordy identifier that dermatologists and facialists say should dictate everything you do in your skincare routine, from your cleanser and your moisturizer to what types of fancy-schmancy masks work for you. And turns out, most people do not even know what theirs is. That might be you! Glad you are here.
The Mature Skin Routine

Every morning

Cleanse with a lotion-based cleanser, and then tap on a targeted serum.

Every night

Cleanse skin and then apply a retinol. Finish with your morning moisturizer and an oil of your choosin.

Good to have as needed

Monthly acid peels can lighten dark marks and reinvigorate your skin.

The Dry Skin Routine

Every morning

Cleanse with a moisturizing wash you will want one with aloe, glycerin, ceramides, or hyaluronic acid in the label. If your skin is extremely dry

Every night

Wash with an oil cleanser. Follow up with a hyaluronic acid serum or essence, and layer a thick moisturizer on top.

Good to have as needed

Face mist for instant hydration, and oil or a multipurpose balm to seal in moisture.

The Oily Skin Routine

Every morning

You will need a cleanser that can cut through the oil your skin produced overnight, so wash with one that mentions clay on the label.

Every night

Double cleanse! Start with an oil cleanser first, and then wash again with your morning cleanser.

Good to have as needed

Every week or so apply a clay mask for 20 minutes.

The Combination Skin Routine

Every morning

Use either a gel or lotion based cleanser. It is up to you! If you choose a gel, make sure that it is buffered by moisturizing ingredients.

Every night

Cleanse with your morning cleanser, and then tone with witch hazel or liquid salicylic acid where you’re most oily.

Good to have as needed

Apply a clay mask to your T-zone and wherever else you get oily once a week.

The Resilient Skin Routine

Every morning

Cleanse with whatever you like, and then follow up with a serum of your choosing.

Every night

Cleanse and moisturize with your morning products. Add an essence or serum if you’d like.

Good to have as needed

You can try anything. Face mists, sheet masks, peels...the world is your oyster.

The Breakout Prone Skin Routine

Every morning

Assess whether your skin leans oily or dry, and then wash with the matching cleansers described above.

Every night

Double cleanse with an oil wash, and then your morning cleanser.

Good to have as needed

Pimple patches! Also consider sulfur masks for use one a week, and azelaic acid to help shrink pimples and prevent dark marks.

The Sensitive And Reactive Skin Routine

Every morning

Wash your face with a milk or cream cleanser. Ideally all of your products should be fragrance-free.

Every night

Wash your face and moisturize with your morning products.

Good to have as needed

Consider a calming serum, which can actually strengthen your skin and prevent it from irritability.