Skin types and their characteristics

Sensitive skin reacts quickly: redness after cleansing, burning with new products, tightness in cold weather. This is no coincidence – it is a sign of a weakened barrier that lets irritants through more easily than other skin types. Here you will learn how to recognize sensitive skin, what triggers it – and why less is often more.

Dry skin feels tight after cleansing, feels rough or flaky, and reacts sensitively to cold and heated air. These are not signs of problematic skin – but typical characteristics of a skin type that produces less sebum permanently than others. Here you will learn how to recognize dry skin, what distinguishes it from dehydrated skin – and what it really needs.

Normal skin is a state of balance – neither too oily nor too dry, neither too sensitive nor noticeable. It responds calmly to external influences, has an intact barrier, and a balanced moisture level. Here you will learn how to recognize it, what biologically defines this balance – and why it is worth protecting it early.

Combination skin shows two faces: The T-zone – forehead, nose, chin – shines and has enlarged pores, while cheeks and temples are rather normal or slightly dry. This zone separation is the key characteristic. Here you will learn how to recognize combination skin, why the biological cause is so clear – and how a balanced routine cares for both zones.

Oily skin shines across the entire face, not just in the T-zone. Pores are visibly enlarged, impurities form easily – because the sebaceous glands are genetically more active than in other skin types. Here you will learn how to recognize oily skin, what distinguishes it from combination skin – and why the right approach is regulation, not drying out.

From your mid-30s, your skin noticeably changes: it loses firmness, fine lines become more visible, and the complexion looks duller. These are natural processes – collagen breakdown, slower cell renewal, hormonal changes. Here you’ll learn how to recognize mature skin, the role menopause plays – and what really defines this skin type.