What skin type am I?
What skin type am I?
Knowing your skin type is especially important for finding the perfect skincare routine. However, this can be difficult, especially if your skin doesn't fit a specific skin type. For many people, the appearance of their skin changes throughout the year, depending on the season and other external factors.
But don’t worry – we’ll help you determine your skin type and find the perfect care product for you.
The different skin types and the perfect care
There are four different skin types: normal skin, oily skin, dry skin, and combination skin. We'll now explain how the different skin types differ and how to best care for them. If you still don't know what your skin type is, you can find out with our self-test.
Oily skin
How to recognize oily skin
Does your skin look shiny and oily, even without proper care? Is your skin prone to blemishes, such as pimples or blackheads? Do you have large pores? If you answered yes to all of these questions, you most likely have oily skin.
Oily skin produces excessive amounts of sebum, which makes the skin shiny. There are various triggers for this. Many people are genetically predisposed to oily skin. However, medications, stress, or hormonal changes can also cause oily skin. In some cases, oily skin is also triggered by certain cosmetics.
The perfect care for oily skin
Is your skin oily and shiny? Then cleansing is especially important for you. It's best to wash your skin with a cleansing gel in the morning and evening. Try our Clay Cleansing Gel – it uses clay to deeply cleanse your skin. This removes dirt and excess sebum, preventing blackheads and pimples.
You can learn more about caring for oily skin here: Facial care for men with oily skin. Oily skin produces a particularly high amount of sebum, which causes the skin to shine. There are various triggers for this. Many people are genetically predisposed to oily skin. However, medications, stress, or hormonal changes can also cause oily skin. In some cases, oily skin is also triggered by certain cosmetics.
Normal skin
Is your skin smooth with fine pores? Do you have a matte complexion and no oily or dry patches? Then you probably have normal skin. This means that the skin's moisture balance, sebum production, and blood circulation are balanced. Furthermore, normal skin isn't prone to blemishes or any particular sensitivities.
The right care for normal skin?
If you have normal skin, you don't suffer from any sensitivities, and your skin always looks fresh. Proper care is essential to maintaining your healthy skin. The wrong skincare products can cause significant damage. Therefore, it's best to opt for natural cosmetics . This way, you can be sure that your products are free of microplastics, parabens, silicones, and other harmful substances.
The best option is a moisturizer, such as a face cream with almond oil and hemp oil. This cream absorbs super quickly and protects your skin from external influences such as UV radiation, heating air, and the like.
Dry skin
Dry skin is usually easy to recognize. The skin itches and tightens, especially after washing. It also looks rough and flaky and reacts quickly to temperature fluctuations and heating air. People with dry skin also often have recurring red patches on their face.
Dry skin produces less sebum than other skin types. Depending on how little sebum is produced, dry skin is further classified as "slightly dry," "very dry," or "extremely dry." Reduced sebum production leads to a lack of lipids. These are supposed to prevent moisture loss and form a protective film that can protect the skin from external influences.
The causes of dry skin are moisture loss. This can occur through the sweat glands, for example, due to heat or exercise, but also passively, as water evaporates through the skin's layers. This is normal in moderation, but dry skin lacks natural moisturizing factors and a healthy skin barrier.
combination skin
Combination skin is characterized by various features and combines some characteristics of oily or blemished skin with those of normal or dry skin. Most people with combination skin have oily skin in the T-zone and normal or dry skin on the cheeks. The T-zone refers to the area of the forehead, nose, and chin. These can be very narrow stripes on the respective parts of the face or wider.
The causes of combination skin are excessive sebum production in the affected areas of the T-zone and less sebum production on the cheeks.
Which cream for oily T-zone?
Do you have combination skin and aren't sure what's right for you? Because of your oily T-zone, you should pay particular attention to regular cleansing. You should do this both morning and evening. A cleansing gel combined with a light moisturizer suitable for all skin types is the perfect solution for you.
In our care boxes We've brought together all the products you need. With the help of your new cleansing gel, you can deeply cleanse your skin of dirt. We also include a skin cream suitable for all skin types. You can apply this after cleansing to provide your skin with optimal moisture.
Test: What skin type am I?
Not sure what your skin type is? Don't worry: The following questions can help you get to know your skin better.
To perform the test, you should first wash your face and then NOT apply any moisturizer. Wait about 15 minutes and then answer the first question from our self-test:
1. How does your skin feel shortly after washing?
My skin…
➔ is refreshed and clean. Just a short time after cleansing, you feel like your skin is truly clean, but a short time later you notice that your skin is slowly becoming oily again? This is a sign of oily skin .
➔ Feels normal and clean. Your skin is probably normal.
➔ tight or flaky . This is a sign of dry skin . Your skin is not sufficiently moisturized.
➔ Neither. Do you feel refreshed in your T-zone, but the skin on your cheeks feels tight, rough, and flaky? These are all signs of combination skin.
2. Look at your skin in the mirror.
Do you have redness? Do you have pimples or blackheads?
➔ I have blemished skin with an oily sheen . These are signs of oily skin . People with this skin type often have clogged pores and, in some cases, acne.
➔ I don't have any redness, pimples, or blackheads . If this is your answer, everything points to normal skin. Your skin is neither dry nor shiny.
➔ I have some redness . My skin looks dull and flaky . These are signs of dry skin .
➔ My skin looks pale on my cheeks and shiny in the T-zone . This indicates combination skin.
3. Take a closer look at your pores. How would you describe the size of your pores?
➔ I have large pores. This is especially true if I have oily skin . The pores clog quickly and thus expand further.
➔ My pores are barely visible, if at all. This is especially true for people with normal skin.
➔ My pores are very small, but they tend to feel tight. Then you probably have dry skin .
➔ I have large and clogged pores in my T-zone, but my pores are barely visible on the rest of my face. These are clear signs of combination skin.
Do I have sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin can affect anyone, regardless of skin type. Those affected typically experience sensations such as tightness, tingling, itching, or burning. In some cases, the skin may also be dry or red. If you experience these symptoms, it's quite possible that you have sensitive skin.
The causes of sensitive skin are very diverse.
In most cases, the skin barrier is weakened and the nerve endings are particularly sensitive. For this reason, they send pain signals to otherwise harmless stimuli. External causes can also be responsible for sensitive skin. In many cases, temperature fluctuations are the reason. Wind and sun can also affect the sensitivity of the skin. Another cause can be unsuitable cosmetics or detergents. The consumption of various foods and drinks can also lead to skin sensitivity. These include, in particular, spicy foods and alcohol. Hormonal changes or stress can also affect the skin. In addition, people with gluten intolerance often suffer from sensitive skin.
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