Skin types are often divided into oily, dry, normal and combination skin.

Oily skin has more sebum production, and therefore oily skin get clogged more easily. More nourishing formulas often feel heavy on oily skin. Oily skin should also be cleansed more deeply.

Dry skin has too little sebum production. This type of skin should be treated with highly moisturizing products and it should be cleansed more gently.

In normal skin, sebum production is normal. However, normal skin can equally need hydration and can have other skin concerns. So remember to take care of normal skin as well, even if dryness or oiliness is not a problem.

Combination skin can be of many types. Combination skin has oily, dry and normal skin areas, and their location and the amount of oiliness and dryness varies from person to person. Combination skin should be treated according to what the skin has the most or make compromises. For example, you can use a milder cleansing product, but a gel-type moisturizer.

You can have sensitive skin in addition to having any other skin type. Sensitive skin reacts more strongly to cleansing products, strong active ingredients and allergens. The skin can also become sensitized if the skin barrier is damaged. Sensitive skin should be treated with gentle products without active ingredients and without perfumes or other allergens.