Skin Type vs Skin Concerns

Most people confuse their skin type with their skin concerns, and that confusion leads to wrong product choices. Your skin type is largely set: oily, dry, combination, or normal. Your skin concerns are conditions that change: acne, hyperpigmentation, aging, or dehydration.

Dryness and dehydration are not the same: dryness is a type (too little oil), while dehydration is a concern (too little water) that even an oily type can have. A dry type, meanwhile, can still get acne. So address your skin type with a base routine of cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen, and treat your concerns with targeted products layered on top. This two-tier approach is how dermatologists actually treat skin.