The trick to having a great skin is to know your skin type. This can help in buying and using products that suit your skin and give the best results.
Dr. Leslie Baumann from Miami, Florida, USA has conceptualized and described the 16 different skin types across the world. She has divided the entire human population into these skin types based on an extensive questionnaire. These types are categorized using 4 subgroups:
• Oily vs Dry• Sensitive vs Resistant• Wrinkled vs Tight• Pigmented vs Nonpigmented
Knowing your skin type helps avoid the purchase of expensive products that may not suit your skin. Using unsuitable products can lead to issues like acne, pigmentation, and rashes. It can also cause increased sensitivity to certain ingredients.
At Juvenis Clinic, Dr. Nilesh Goyal — trained at the Baumann Cosmetic Research Institute in Miami — assists patients in identifying the right skincare products. Choosing the right product depends on factors like age, gender, daily routine, sun exposure, and local weather, in addition to your skin type.
Juvenis Clinic offers a wide range of skincare products tailored to your unique skin type and lifestyle. You can explore and purchase them through our official website at www.juvenis/innovation.in.
Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and pat it dry.
Do not use any products on your face and wait for 2 hours in a non-air-conditioned room.
After waiting, take tissue paper or your finger and pat it on different parts of your face.
Differentiates between skin that produces excess sebum (oily) and skin lacking moisture (dry). This subgroup is foundational in the Baumann classification.
Indicates whether your skin reacts easily with redness, irritation or discomfort (sensitive) or tolerates products and environmental stressors better (resistant).
Describes whether skin shows signs of aging like fine lines, sagging or loss of firmness (wrinkled) versus being more firm, elastic and smooth (tight).
Identifies whether skin tends to develop uneven coloration, dark spots, freckles, or melasma (pigmented) or maintains more even tone with minimal discoloration (non-pigmented).
Disclaimer: This overview explains the Baumann skin‐type subgroups for informational purposes only. For an accurate diagnosis and personalized advice, please consult a dermatologist.