Know your skin type
Oily, dry, combination, normal and sensitive skins need different care. Use the quiz in Tools.
Persistent rash, burning or sudden break-outs: see a dermatologist.
At a glance
Do
- Keep a simple, regular routine
- Patch-test new products on your arm
- Wash hands before touching your face
Do not
- Do not use many new products at once
- Do not share towels or razors
- Do not pick or scrub hard
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Steps
Wash your face, wait 1 hour without products and look in the mirror.
Shiny all over: oily. Tight and flaky: dry. Shiny only forehead and nose: combination.
Oily: gel cleanser and light moisturizer. Dry: cream cleanser and rich moisturizer.
All types need sunscreen.
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Last reviewed: 31 October 2026 · About and sources
Sources
Compiled from these public health sources. This is education, not medical advice.