The 7 Types of Skin: Identify Yours & Treat It with Science-Backed Precision

🧴 Why Understanding Your Skin Type Matters

When you care for your skin, knowing which type you have is the first step. Not all routines apply equally. From “normal” to “sensitive”, every type has unique features, needs and triggers.
By categorising into seven types of skin, you become empowered to choose the right ingredients, textures and routines — aligning perfectly with Dr. Dermaluci Lab’s scientific-Italian approach.

🔍 The Seven Types of Skin

1. Normal – Balanced oil and hydration, few visible imperfections.
2. Dry – Feels tight, may show flakes or roughness; lipid barrier weakened.
3. Oily – Visible shine, enlarged pores, prone to blemishes; sebum overactivity.
4. Combination – Oilier T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), drier cheeks; mixed signals.
5. Sensitive/Reactive – Easily inflamed or red, barrier compromised, triggers easily.
6. Acne-Prone – Frequent breakouts, increased sebum, often with inflammation.
7. Dehydrated/Thinning – Often mature-skin related: fine lines, lack of plumpness, low water content.

Knowing your category helps target precise solutions rather than generic “all-skin” claims.

🧠 How to Identify Your Skin Type

• Observe how your skin feels 3–4 hours after cleansing (no products).
• Note visible signs: shine, pores, flake, redness, tightness.
• Consider your triggers: climate, diet, stress, sleep.
• Use a mirror in natural light and record how your skin behaves over a week.

💡 Tailored Care Tips for Each Type

• Normal: Maintain balance with gentle cleanser + antioxidant serum + light SPF.
• Dry: Focus on barrier support – ceramides, multi-molecular hyaluronic acid, richer creams.
• Oily: Use lightweight gels/lotions, niacinamide, salicylic acid (when appropriate) and non-comedogenic textures.
• Combination: Treat zones differently – hydrating cheeks, balancing T-zone.
• Sensitive: Minimalist routine, fragrance-free, prebiotics + peptides, avoid harsh exfoliants.
• Acne-Prone: Gentle cleansing, targeted actives, barrier-safe hydration, avoid over-stripping.
• Dehydrated/Thinning: Boost water-binding with HA, peptides, and technologies that support collagen and elasticity.