What Works for Different Skin Types

When it comes to skincare, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. Understanding your skin type is the first step towards choosing products and routines that truly work for you. Here’s a quick guide to what tends to work best for each skin type:

1. Oily Skin

Oily skin produces excess sebum, which can lead to shine and breakouts.

• What works: Lightweight, oil-free moisturisers, foaming or gel cleansers, clay masks, and products with salicylic acid or niacinamide to control oil.
• Avoid: Heavy creams and overly harsh scrubs, which can strip the skin and trigger even more oil production.

2. Dry Skin

Dry skin often feels tight, flaky, or rough.

• What works: Rich creams or balms with ceramides, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid. Gentle, hydrating cleansers and facial oils can also help.
• Avoid: Alcohol-based toners or products with strong fragrance, which can make dryness worse.

3. Combination Skin

Combination skin is oily in some areas (like the T-zone) and dry in others.

• What works: Balancing products such as gel moisturisers, gentle exfoliants, and targeted treatments (oil-control for the T-zone, richer creams for dry patches).
• Avoid: Using just one approach for your whole face—mix and match products as your skin needs.

4. Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin reacts easily with redness, itching, or stinging.

• What works: Fragrance-free, hypoallergenic products, soothing ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, and oatmeal. Patch testing new products is essential.
• Avoid: Harsh exfoliants, strong acids, and unnecessary additives.

5. Normal Skin

Normal skin is generally balanced—not too oily or too dry.

• What works: A simple routine with a gentle cleanser, lightweight moisturiser, and sun cream. Occasional exfoliation and hydrating masks can help keep it glowing.
• Avoid: Overloading on active ingredients—stick to maintenance and protection.

✨ Bottom line: The best skincare routine is the one tailored to your unique skin type. Pay attention to your skin—it usually tells you what it needs

Looking for more skincare ingredient insights? Take Treasure9's Skin Analysis Quiz to find your skin type and recommendations that balance natural beauty science and product recommendations.

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