Learn your skin type, build a routine that suits it, and understand the ingredients on your labels. Written for patients by Dr. Lasi's Skin & Hair Clinic.
Your skin type shapes which cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen will feel right. Most people fit one of these five, and skin can shift with age, season and hormones.
Balanced skin that is neither very oily nor very dry, with few breakouts and little sensitivity.
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Skin that makes more sebum, so it looks shiny, especially on the forehead, nose and chin.
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Skin that holds less moisture and oil, so it can feel tight, rough or flaky.
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Oily in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and normal to dry on the cheeks.
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Skin that reacts easily with redness, stinging, burning or itching. It can occur with any of the other types.
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Seven questions, about two minutes. Answer for your bare skin, without makeup or treatment products.
This is an educational assessment, not a medical diagnosis. If you have a skin condition or concern, please consult a dermatologist.
A good routine is short and consistent. Start with the basics and add treatment products one at a time.
Clean skin absorbs treatments better, but over-washing strips the barrier.
Moisturiser supports the skin barrier and reduces irritation from active ingredients.
Daily sun protection helps prevent tanning, pigmentation, melasma flares and early ageing.
What popular actives do, how to use them and who should be careful. Add one new active at a time and patch test first.
A form of vitamin B3
A gentle, versatile ingredient that helps with oiliness, uneven tone and barrier strength.
A humectant that draws water into the skin
A hydrator that helps skin feel plump and comfortable without heaviness.
A beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that is oil-soluble
Gets into oily pores to loosen blackheads and whiteheads.
An antioxidant (often listed as L-ascorbic acid or a derivative)
Helps protect skin from daily damage and brightens dull, uneven tone.
A form of vitamin A (a retinoid)
One of the best-studied ingredients for fine lines, texture and clogged pores.
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugarcane
Exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter-looking skin.
Short guides to common conditions: what helps at home and when to see a dermatologist.
Why pimples happen, what helps at home and when acne needs treatment to prevent scars.
Dark patches, tanning, freckles and melasma, and why sun protection matters most.
Itchy, red or flaky skin: common causes, gentle care and when to get tested.
A long-term condition that can be well controlled with the right treatment.
How to choose and use sunscreen properly, and why it matters even on cloudy days.
Normal shedding versus hair loss, common causes and treatments that work.
Flakes and itchy scalp: what causes them and how to keep your scalp healthy.
Everyday nail care and the nail changes that should be checked by a doctor.
Skin School is for general education and does not replace advice from a doctor. Do not start prescription creams or stop prescribed treatment without speaking to your dermatologist.
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