The four skin types

The four different skin types

Knowing your skin type is the first step to finding the perfect skin care routine. Which skin type are you? After identifying your skin type, we use our navigator to show you an example systematic skin care routine that suits this skin type.

The skin type I

Skin type I is characterized by very thin - almost transparent, parchment-like skin. Vein markings are extremely visible. The skin is often very dry and very prone to scaling. Often the skin is covered with freckles (ephilites). The facial skin has no visible pores. The technical language also speaks of the "Irish skin type".

Incident light macro image - skin type I (scale of the section in the original 25 mm x 25 mm):

The skin type II

Skin type II is thin skin. Vein markings are visible. The skin is often dry and sometimes tends to flake. The facial skin has discreetly visible pores. The skin type is technically called "sensitive skin".

Incident light macro image - skin type II (scale of the section in the original 25 mm x 25 mm):

The skin type III

The skin of skin type III does not show any peculiarities with regard to skin thickness. Vein markings are only slightly visible. The skin is often slightly blemished and not prone to dandruff. The facial skin has visible pores. The skin is amphoteric in the face, i.e. around the nose - in the inner triangle - it is oily - but in the outer areas of the face it is dry. The technical language also speaks of "normal skin".

Reflected light macro image - skin type III (scale of the section in the original 25 mm x 25 mm):

The skin type IV

Skin type IV has thick skin. Veins are usually not visible. The skin is mostly highly pigmented and often oily overall. The pores of the facial skin are clearly visible. In technical language, skin type IV is called "thick skin".

Reflected light macro image - skin type IV (scale of the section in the original 25 mm x 25 mm):