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Skin Type/Definitions 


Normal Skin: 


Clear complexion with zero to very little blemishes

Balanced oil production

Small to medium size pores 

Tight and smooth skin elasticity

Even skin tone & texture

Recommended normal skincare regime:

Wash with a good quality (not soap) facial cleanser for normal skin twice a day

Use an alcohol-free toner twice a day

Use a nourishing moisturizer twice a day

Exfoliate once a week

Use a clay mask once a week

Use sun protection (SPF 15) daily


Dry Skin: 


Tight, peeling, visible patches of dry flaking skin 

Low oil production, dehydrated and sensitive

Matte skin tone and lined

Small pores and infrequent blemishes

Recommended dry skincare regime:

Wash gently with a cream facial cleanser twice a day

Use an alcohol-free toner twice a day

Use a nourishing moisturizer twice a day

Exfoliate very gently once a week

Use sun protection (SPF 15) daily


Oily Skin: 


Shiny and oily

High oil production

Prone to blemishes, pimples, blackheads and white heads

Recommended oily skincare regime:

Wash with a good quality (not soap) facial cleanser for oily skin twice a day

Use an alcohol-free toner twice a day

Use an oil-free moisturizer one to two times a day

Exfoliate two to three times a week

Use a clay mask twice a week

Use sun protection (SPF 15) daily


Combination Skin: 


Normal combined with one or two more skin types

Cheeks normal or dry

Oily T-zone area (forehead, the nose and the chin)

Recommended combination skincare regime:

Wash with good quality (not soap) facial cleanser for combination skin twice a day

Use an alcohol-free toner twice a day

Use an oil-free moisturizer (on oily areas) and a nourishing moisturizer (on dry areas) twice a day

Exfoliate one to two (twice on oily areas only) times a week

Use a clay mask one to two (twice on oily areas only) times a week

Use sun protection (SPF 15) daily


Sensitive Skin:


Blotchy and possible severe reddening of the skin

Burn or sting if highly allergic or irritated

Prone to allergic reactions such as flakiness, lumps, bumps, itchiness, rashes, and swelling

Recommended sensitive skincare regime:

Wash very gently with a hypo-allergenic cream facial cleanser twice a day

Use an alcohol-free, hypo-allergenic toner one to two times a week

Use a nourishing, hypo-allergenic moisturizer twice a day

Exfoliate very gently once a week

Use sun protection (SPF 15) daily