The skin is the largest organ in our body and is very complex - no less than your heart, lungs and other organs. That's why you need to approach it with equal seriousness and give it all the nutrients it needs to function. When choosing skin care products, you often see the label "for dry skin" or "for oily skin". Then it's hard not to ask yourself "What is my skin type?".

If you want to determine your skin type and learn more about it, as well as how to care for your skin according to its type, be sure to continue reading.

There are 4 main skin types: normal, dry, oily and combination skin. Skin type is determined by genetics, but the condition of your skin can vary depending on the internal and external factors you are exposed to. On the other hand, we often hear terms like problematic, sensitive or dehydrated skin, but these indicate a problem with the skin, not its type. Skin problems can also include more serious problems such as rosacea or dermatitis, which require special care and supervision from a dermatologist.

NORMAL SKIN

Normal skin is skin that has no known problems or sensitivities. It is skin that is said to be in good balance because it is neither too oily nor too dry. Today, normal skin type is the rarest, which is why it is considered a kind of unicorn of skin types. But don't be fooled - even normal skin can develop problems such as dermatitis due to improper use of care products.

This skin type has good blood circulation, a soft, smooth texture, no spots, pimples during menstruation, no very pronounced pores and an even and healthy tone and glow. It is ideal to take care of it with basic skin care products for all skin types, namely a cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. For the youthful glow of normal skin, we recommend the following combination: Instant revitalizing serum, Regenerative cream, Clarifying serum to control occasional pimples and Eye cream for the eye area.

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DRY SKIN

Dry skin is skin that produces less sebum than normal skin. Due to the lack of sebum, lipids are missing, which are important for the skin because they retain moisture and build a protective skin barrier. More women than men suffer from dry skin. As we age, the skin produces fewer lipids, so this type of skin is common in older people, but it can also be genetically determined from birth.

Although dry skin lacks oil and dehydrated skin lacks water, dry skin can also be dehydrated because the skin is constantly losing moisture:

• sweating – loss of water from glands due to exertion, heat, and activity

• transepidermal water loss, which is a natural process by which the skin loses about half a liter of water per day through the process of diffusion from the deeper layers to the surface and evaporation from the surface
• due to a lack of urea, amino acids and lactic acids, which help bind water to the skin
• due to a lack of ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids, which help maintain a healthy and strong skin barrier.

Dry skin can be prone to redness and fine lines, lacks visible pores, looks lifeless and dry to the touch, and wrinkles form more quickly. It can look tight, rough, and tired. And how do you care for it? With a hydrating serum and a richer cream, along with a gentle cleanser and sunscreen. Dry skin's best friend is oil. The L'ADRIA routine for dry skin contains Instant revitalizing serum, Regenerative cream, Rejuvenating oil, and a nourishing Eye cream.

OILY SKIN

Oily skin is skin that excessively produces thick sebum. It has enlarged pores that clog easily, a shiny appearance over the entire surface of the face, and can have problems with pimples and blackheads (blackheads and whiteheads), and various forms of acne.

Although oily skin is genetically determined, it can also occur due to hormonal changes caused naturally, stress, cosmetics, or medications.

Although there has long been a popular trend of drying out oily skin and avoiding moisturizers, it is important to emphasize that this will only worsen the condition of oily skin. On the contrary, hydration is equally necessary for this skin type. The goal is to bring oily skin into the best possible balance in order to reduce excessive sebum secretion. This care routine also consists of a skin cleanser, for example a gel variant, then a moisturizer (oily skin prefers gel creams) and a sunscreen. However, clay masks and chemical peels are also recommended to keep pores clear.

If your oily skin type also struggles with acne, a chemical peel with an ingredient like salicylic acid is great for deep cleansing pores and preventing the spread of bacteria. We recommend Harmonizing cream, and if you have acne, apply Clarifying serum before the cream. You can hydrate with Instant Revitalizing Serum, and especially nourish the area around the eyes with Eye cream.

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MIXED SKIN

Combination skin is the most complex skin type. Some describe their skin as combination to dry, while others describe it as combination to oily. The oilier areas are caused by excessive sebum production, while the drier areas are caused by a lack of sebum and lipids; although combination skin is most commonly seen with an oily T-zone and dry cheeks, it is possible to have oily cheeks and a dry T-zone. Oily skin is often characterized by larger pores and a tendency to develop blackheads. Of course, even combination skin is not immune to pimples!

Although this skin type is mostly genetic, it can be caused by a poor skincare routine, and is often the result of hormonal imbalances. However, this skin type is not too difficult to care for - you just need to give each part of your face what it needs. An ideal routine consists of a cleanser, a suitable moisturizer and a sunscreen; dry areas of the face can be addressed using a moisturizing serum, and oily areas using a sebum-controlling or pore-cleansing serum. L'ADRIA's routine for combination skin includes: Instant revitalizing serum, Harmonizing cream (if you tend to have oily skin) or Regenerative cream (if you tend to have dry skin) and Rejuvenating oil for anti-aging effects and texture support, and Clarifying serum for those days when you have problems with blackheads and pimples. Finally, let's not forget the eye area, for which we have prepared an Eye cream, which is ideal for all skin types.