With so many skin care products available today, it’s hard to know which ones are right for you and your skin type. Should you go with a cleanser or sunscreen that’s made for oily skin? Or would you be better off with a “dry” or “sensitive” skin product?
Dermatologists often group people into five main skin types: oily, dry, normal, combination, and sensitive. Understanding your skin type can help you take care of your skin, choose the right products, and prevent problems. But how can you tell which skin type you have?
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Written by:
Sarah Gupta, MDSarah Gupta, MD, is a licensed physician with a special interest in mental health, sex and gender, eating disorders, and the human microbiome. She is currently board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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Sophie Vergnaud, MDSophie Vergnaud, MD, is the Senior Medical Director for GoodRx Health. A pulmonologist and hospitalist, she practiced and taught clinical medicine at hospitals in London for a decade before entering a career in health education and technology.
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Maria Robinson, MD, MBAMaria Robinson, MD, MBA, is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist who has practiced dermatology and dermatopathology for over 10 years across private practice, academic, and telehealth settings. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatopathology.
