What kind of skin are you in?
What kind of skin are you in?
Learn more about your skin type
Unique and yet similar
Every person is unique, so every skin is unique. Despite this individuality, certain skin types can be distinguished. This distinction is helpful because it becomes easier to find the right care for your skin when you know more about its structure. This way you can maintain your healthy and fresh appearance in the long term. After all, only you are the wearer of your skin and it is important that you feel comfortable in it.
What is your skin type?
Dry skin
Characteristics: partly cracked, flaky skin, sensitive skin
Texture: fine pores, hardly any blackheads, rough and cracked
Complexion: pale and dull
Combination skin
Features: shiny T-zone, sides normal to dry
Condition: Blackheads and sometimes pimples, larger pores, partly flaky patches in the cheek and eye area
Complexion: Redness in T-zone, pale cheeks
Oily skin
Characteristics: shiny film on the skin, tendency to acne
Condition: larger and clogged pores, tendency to blackheads and pimples
Complexion: shiny and uneven, reddened areas due to impurities
Normal skin
Features: hardly any impurities or problems
Condition: good hydration and circulation
Complexion: healthy appearance and even complexion
Listen to your skin and you will understand what it needs
What is your skin like and what functions does it perform? We help you to identify its specific needs. This way you can best decide what is best for your skin and what should be avoided. A comprehensive understanding of skin structure and functions is the key to optimally caring for your skin.
Structure of the skin
From the outside, your skin is like a fabric that surrounds your body. Unlike a simple piece of clothing, the skin has several layers that we can only see in cross-section:
epidermis
The top layer is the epidermis, or upper skin, which surrounds the body and protects it from external influences such as UV rays and bacteria. The epidermis contains the body's own acid mantle, which protects the skin from drying out and is stabilized by sebaceous and sweat glands.
Dermis
The underlying layer is the dermis, or leather skin. This contains fine blood vessels, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, hair follicles and nerve tissue. The dermis consists of connective tissue made up of collagen and elastin, which gives the skin stability and elasticity.
Hypodermis
The deepest layer is the subcutis or hypodermis, which consists mainly of fatty tissue and is therefore an important energy store. The hypodermis protects the body from cold and mechanical influences such as pressure or friction.
SEBACEOUS GLANDS AND SEBUM
Our bodies produce sebum, a mixture of squalanes, triglycerides, waxes and fatty acids, which serves to protect our skin from drying out and to ward off germs. However, most of us tend to either overproduce sebum, also known as seborrhea, or underproduce it, known as sebostasis.
SWEAT GLANDS AND SWEAT
There are about 2 million sweat glands in your body. The sweat they produce is 99% water and 1% a mix of ions, lactic acid, amino acids, fatty acids, ammonia, urea and some other substances. The main function of sweat is to regulate body temperature by removing heat from the skin through evaporation.
HYDROLIPID FILM AND ACID PROTECTIVE COAT
The hydrolipid film on your skin consists of sweat, sebum, scent gland secretions, fats and keratinization products. It protects your skin from chemicals and water and helps to retain moisture. The composition of the hydrolipid film depends on the environment, age and lifestyle and therefore influences the health of your skin.
Which type describes you best?
If you are not quite sure yet, we offer you a quick self-test here.
1.Wash your face with a mild cleanser.
2. Dry it carefully and wait an hour.
Another method is to look at your pore size in the mirror. If they are small and barely visible, you probably have dry or normal skin. If the pores are clearly visible, you may have combination or oily skin.
If you are not 100% sure yet, you can always visit a skin specialist and get insurance.
