What are the 6 types of skin?

Here is a chart I've created representing the 6 basic skin types; pale, fair, medium, olive, naturally brown, and very dark brown/black.


What are skin types 5 and 6?

Type 4: burns minimally and tans easily - usually olive skin tones. Type 5: rarely burns and tans profusely - usually dark hair and dark eyes. Type 6: never burns and tans profusely.

What is Type 5 skin type?

People with skin type V have an olive or dark skin tone and include light-skinned African-Americans, Indians, and those of Middle Eastern descent. They tan easily and very rarely burn.


What are the 4 types of skin tones?

The 4 Main Types Of Skin Tones Are:
  • Light.
  • Fair.
  • Medium.
  • Deep (Dark)


What are the 16 skin types?

What are the 16 Baumann Skin Types?
  • OSPW. This skin type can be identified as oily, pigmented, sensitive, and wrinkled. ...
  • OSPT. Oily, sensitive, pigmented and tight (non-wrinkled) skin is characterized by facial redness and/or flushing, acne breakouts, or frequent skin rashes and irritation. ...
  • OSNW. ...
  • OSNT. ...
  • ORPW. ...
  • ORPT. ...
  • ORNW. ...
  • ORNT.


What Is Your Skin Type?



What are the 7 types of skin?

The 7 skin types are normal, oily, dry/dehydrated, combination, acne-prone, sensitive, and mature. Though, normal is the most common skin type!

How do I tell my skin type?

If your skin appears shiny throughout, you likely have oily skin. If it feels tight and is flaky or scaly, you likely have dry skin. If the shine is only in your T-zone, you probably have combination skin. If your skin feels hydrated and comfortable, but not oily, you likely have normal skin.

What are the 9 skin types?

The 9 Different Skin Types
  • Oily / Clogged Pores / Severe Breakouts All-Over.
  • Oily / Combination / Occasional Breakouts / Anti-Aging.
  • Oily / Combination / Sensitive / Consistent Breakouts.
  • Oily / Combination / Sensitive / Occasional Breakouts.
  • Normal / Sensitive / Red / Anti-Aging.
  • Normal / Anti-Aging.
  • Dry / Tired / Aging.


What is 7 skin layer method?

7 skin's method is a Korean beauty treatment that is loved by skin care fans around the world. In a nutshell, it involves applying up to seven layers of toner in between your cleanser and moisturiser - yes 7 layers!

What type is Korean skin?

Although approximately 80% of Koreans have dark skin of Fitzpatrick type III or higher, the proportion with the BST pigmented type, which is characterized by vulnerability to pigmentation or pigmentary skin disease, is much lower.

What is type 1 skin?

People with Skin Type I are usually pale, prone to freckles, have light coloured eyes, and blonde or red hair. They burn very easily, don't tan, and have a high risk of skin cancer.


What does Type 1 skin look like?

Skin Type 1

You may be Type 1 if you have pale skin that always burns and never tans. You probably have light blue, gray or green eyes and your hair is naturally blonde or red. The main challenge with this type of skin is sun damage, from seasonal burns to developing signs of aging from sun damage faster.

Does Type 6 skin burn?

Type I refers to skin that always burns, while type VI refers to skin that never burns. In general, a lower FSP means a person's skin burns more easily than it tans. A higher FSP means that a person's skin does not burn easily.

What does type 3 skin look like?

Type III – Your skin is white, your hair is blonde or brown. Your eyes are blue or brown. You tan after you burn. You may freckle.


Which skin type is best?

Normal skin

'Normal' is a term widely used to refer to well-balanced skin. The scientific term for well-balanced skin is eudermic. The T-zone (forehead, chin and nose) may be a bit oily, but overall sebum and moisture is balanced and the skin is neither too oily nor too dry.

What is Type 11 skin?

People with Skin Type II are usually fair with blue eyes, light or fair skin. They manage to get a light tan with repeated exposure to the sun but have a high risk for skin cancer (including melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer).

What are the names of skin?

Three layers of tissue make up the skin:
  • Epidermis, the top layer.
  • Dermis, the middle layer.
  • Hypodermis, the bottom or fatty layer.


What is skin type 8?

SKIN TYPE #8-Oil-prone, Fragile Sensitive, Occasional Breakouts "Extreme Skin Type.

What is the most common skin type?

Combination skin is the most common skin type and is characterized by a mix of oily skin and dry skin in different areas of the face. Usually, people with combination skin types will have oily skin in their T Zone. This means they have an over production of sebum around the forehead, nose, and chin.

What age is my skin?

12 Things that Are Aging Your Skin
  • Smoking. Smokers get wrinkles around their mouths sooner than non-smokers. ...
  • Not Using Sunscreen Daily. ...
  • Tanning. ...
  • Not Getting Enough Sleep. ...
  • Going to Bed Before Cleansing. ...
  • Not Using Moisturizer. ...
  • Scrubbing to Cleanse. ...
  • Stripping Your Skin of Oils.


How can I check my skin type at home?

Gently pat a blotting paper on the different areas of your face. Hold the sheet up to the light to determine how much oil is visible. If the sheet picked up little to no oil, you most likely have dry skin. If the blotting sheet reveals oil from the forehead and nose areas, your skin is combination.

What is ABCD skin?

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ABCDE stands for asymmetry, border, color, diameter and evolving. These are the characteristics of skin damage that doctors look for when diagnosing and classifying melanomas. Asymmetry – Melanoma is often asymmetrical, which means the shape isn't uniform.

What are the 6 skin functions?

Functions of the skin
  • Provides a protective barrier against mechanical, thermal and physical injury and hazardous substances.
  • Prevents loss of moisture.
  • Reduces harmful effects of UV radiation.
  • Acts as a sensory organ (touch, detects temperature).
  • Helps regulate temperature.
  • An immune organ to detect infections etc.


What are the 4 most common skin types?

The four most common skin types are normal, dry, oily, and combination: 1. Normal.