Skin Types & Skin Conditions
Even though every skin is unique, general skin science distinguishes between four skin types that have different characteristics and structures and therefore require different types of care. In order to get to know and understand your skin better, it is always good to first recognize what your general skin type is in order to give it what your skin really needs in terms of care and protection.
Skin types
What skin type do I have?
Even though every skin is unique, general skin science distinguishes between four skin types that have different characteristics and structures and therefore require different types of care. In order to get to know and understand your skin better, it is always good to first recognize what your general skin type is in order to give it what your skin really needs in terms of care and protection.
Characteristics: balanced, taut, clear, insensitive
Structure: even, fine, soft, smooth
Complexion: even, harmonious, fresh
Characteristics: sensitive & demanding
Structure: fine, almost transparent pores, rough & cracked
Complexion: porcelain-like, sallow, dull, pale
Characteristics: shiny, oily, prone to breakouts
Structure: enlarged, clogged, clearly visible pores, prone to blackheads, pustules and pimples
Complexion: shiny, uneven, reddened areas due to impurities
Characteristics: balanced to dry vs. oily, shiny, impure
Structure: larger pores, blackheads & pimples on forehead, nose & chin vs. dryness on cheeks & eye areas
Complexion: unbalanced, redness & oily in the T-zone, pale & dull in the cheek area
Skin conditions
What skin condition do I have?
Our skin is alive, it changes and constantly renews itself from the inside out. Strictly speaking, it regenerates itself every 28 days and loses around 14 grams of dead skin cells per day, which are then reproduced by the skin. It is a very dynamic organ, so at Hello Sue we always prefer to talk about skin conditions that can change depending on various influencing factors. In order to give your skin the right care and attention, it is always good for you to know not only your skin type, but also your skin condition.
Characteristics: thin, dry, rough skin feeling
Structure: very fine pores, slightly cracked & flaky
Complexion: sallow, dull, pale
Characteristics: unbalanced, uneven, red, prone to pustules, tightens quickly
Structure: scaly, thin
Complexion: blotchy, uneven due to redness or pustules
Characteristics: shiny, prone to imperfections
Structure: large pores, prone to pimples and blackheads
Complexion: irregular, reddened areas
Characteristics: sensitive, dry, prone to wrinkles, reduced elasticity & resilience
Structure: rough, prone to lines, wrinkles & pigment spots
Complexion: sallow, pale
