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 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 ...

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 ...