Know Your Skin Type | Dermat's Guide

Using the right skincare starts with knowing your skin type. Many issues like pimples, oiliness, dryness and dullness happen when products do not suit your skin.

Find your skin type below and start the right Dermatouch routine.

Step 1: Find your skin type

Oily Skin

How it feels:
Greasy or sticky within a few hours of washing.

How it looks:
Shine on face, large pores, blackheads or pimples.

Dermatologist advice:

Use oil-control face wash and a light gel moisturiser. Do not skip moisturiser. Skin can produce more oil if stripped.

Suitable for:
āœ… Oily skin
āœ… Acne-prone skin
āœ… Combination skin

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Dry Skin

How it feels:
Tight, rough or stretchy after washing.

How it looks:
Flaky patches, dull skin, small pores.

Dermatologist advice

Use gentle cleanser and rich moisturiser with ceramides or hyaluronic acid.

Suitable for:
āœ… Dry skin
āœ… Rough & flaky skin
āœ… Dry & dehydrated skin

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Combination Skin

How it feels:
Oily on forehead, nose and chin.
Dry or normal on cheeks.

How it looks:
Shiny T-zone but normal cheeks.

Dermatologist advice

Use light moisturiser for whole face. Target oil only where needed.

Suitable for:
āœ… Combination skin
āœ… Oily, acne-prone combination

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Sensitive Skin

How it feels:
Burning, itching or stinging easily.

How it looks:
Redness or irritation.

Dermatologist advice:

Use fragrance-free and soothing products. Always patch test.

Suitable for:
āœ… Sensitive skin
āœ… Redness-prone skin
āœ… Dry & sensitive skin

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Normal Skin

How it feels:
Balanced. Comfortable.

How it looks:
Smooth texture, even tone, small pores.

Dermatologist advice:

Maintain with gentle face wash, moisturiser and sunscreen.

Suitable for:
āœ… Normal skin
āœ… All skin types

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Step 2: Identify your main concern

Most people have one main concern.

Acne & Oil

  • Pimples
  • Blackheads
  • Oily skin
  • Large pores

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Pigmentation

  • Dark spots
  • Tanning
  • Acne marks
  • Uneven tone

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Dryness and Barrier Damage

  • Tight skin
  • Flaky skin
  • Irritation
  • Weak skin barrier

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Dull skin

  • Tired looking skin
  • Uneven tone
  • No glow

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Sun & pollution (common in India)

  • Outdoor exposure
  • Tanning
  • Pollution damage

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Quick home test (30-minute test)

1. Wash face with gentle face wash

2. Do not apply anything

3. Wait 30 minutes

Check your skin:

  • Shiny all over ā†’ Oily skin
  • Tight or flaky ā†’ Dry skin
  • Oily T-zone only ā†’ Combination skin
  • Comfortable ā†’ Normal skin

Basic routine by skin type

Oily skin:
Face wash ā†’ Light Moisturiser ā†’ Sunscreen

Dry skin:
Gentle face wash ā†’ Rich Moisturiser ā†’ Sunscreen

Acne skin:
Salicylic face wash ā†’ Oil-Free Moisturiser ā†’ Sunscreen

Sensitive skin:
Gentle face wash ā†’ Soothing Moisturiser ā†’ Sunscreen

Start your Dermatouch routine

Once you know your skin type, choosing products becomes simple.

Explore Dermatouch by:

  • Skin type
  • Concern
  • Dermat-tested solutions

Healthy skin is not about using many products.
It is about using the right ones for your skin.

FAQs

How do I know my skin type at home?
Wash your face and wait 30 minutes. Check if it becomes oily, dry or balanced.

Can skin type change?
Yes. Weather, age and hormones can change skin type.

Which skin type gets acne most?
Oily and combination skin are more prone to acne.

Do I need moisturiser if I have oily skin?
Yes. Use a light gel moisturiser.

What is the most important skincare step?
Daily sunscreen. For all skin types.