There are five main skin types. Each type has distinct characteristics and needs that affect how the skin looks and feels. Once you know your skin type, you can build a skin-care routine that ...

Susan Bard, MD, is a board-certified general and procedural dermatologist with the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery. There are five different skin ...

There are five skin types: normal, dry, oily, combination, and sensitive. You can test your skin type at home by observing oil, dryness, or redness on your skin. Age, sun damage, and hormonal changes ...