Find out your skin type and learn more What is my skin type? Skin care is crucial for a healthy and radiant appearance. At BABOR, we understand that every skin is unique and has individual needs. To choose the right care routine and products, it’s essential to know your own skin type. Here, you’ll learn how to determine your skin type and discover care recommendations for the different skin types. We’ve taken a closer look at the various skin types and are sharing our expert knowledge about their characteristics and optimal care. Let’s elevate your skincare routine together.

All skin types Normal skin, dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, blemish-prone skin, or mature skin – each skin type has specific characteristics and needs. Identifying your skin type isn’t always straightforward, as it can display different traits and change depending on the season, environmental factors, and lifestyle.No matter what your skin type is, a regular skincare routine tailored to your individual needs is essential for healthy and beautiful skin. The question “How do I know my skin type?” is crucial when selecting the right products. BABOR offers a wide range of products and consultations for every skin type. Discover the different skin types and learn how to care for your skin optimally.

How to identify your skin type Follow these steps to find out your skin type:

Facial cleansing Cleanse your face with a gentle product and pat dry.

Wait Wait for around an hour before applying any other products.

Observe Check how your skin feels and looks:Normal Skin:
Neither oily nor dry
If your skin is not too oily or too dry, shows no visible blemishes, and feels smooth, you likely have normal skin. It doesn’t feel tight and has no oily areas.Mature Skin:
Visible wrinkles and lines
Mature skin shows visible signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and/or age spots. It loses firmness and elasticity.Dry Skin:
Tightness, possibly flaky areas
After cleansing, dry skin often feels tight, rough, and may develop flakes. It looks dull and can become easily irritated.Sensitive Skin:
Redness or irritation
Sensitive skin reacts quickly to environmental changes and skincare products, often with redness, itching, or a burning sensation.Oily / Combination Skin:
Shiny surface, especially in the T-zone
Oily skin often appears shiny and feels greasy. Combination skin shows these traits mainly in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin), while the cheeks are dry or normal.Blemish-Prone Skin:
Visible pimples and blackheads
If your skin regularly develops pimples and blackheads and often appears shiny, it is blemish-prone. Pores are visible and often clogged.Men’s Skin:
Larger pores, possibly more oil production
Men’s skin is often thicker and produces more oil, leading to larger pores and occasional blemishes.

Personalized product guidance Not sure yet which skin type you have or which products are best suited for your skin’s needs? Let our experts provide you with personalized and professional advice—either through our free digital skin analysis or via a video consultation. Alternatively, you can also get a skin analysis and consultation in person at one of our BABOR institutes . We look forward to helping you find the perfect skincare routine. Discover more

Different skin types, different needs Traits and optimal care

Normal skin Characteristics: Balanced moisture and sebum production, fine pores, even complexion, few or no blemishes.Care:
Cleansing::Gentle cleansing foam
Moisturizing::Light, hydrating creams or serums
Extras: Occasional exfoliation, masks, and ampoules for an extra boost of care

Products for normal skin In den WarenkorbCleansingDeep Cleansing FoamRefreshing, delicately soft cleansing foam for all skin types £29.90 * / 200 ml 1000ml - £149.50In den WarenkorbMicrobiomicMoisture Glow Cream72-hour moisturizing face cream for an instant, healthy-looking glow. £42.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £858.00In den WarenkorbMicrobiomicMoisture Glow SerumIntensively moisturizing serum for an even and radiant complexion. £42.90 * / 30 ml 1000ml - £1,430.00In den WarenkorbCleansingGentle Peeling CreamGentle facial peeling scrub for dry and sensitive skin £24.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £498.00In den WarenkorbMicrobiomicRenewal Overnight MaskSmoothing face mask for visibly plumper, radiant skin overnight. £32.90 * / 75 ml 1000ml - £438.67In den WarenkorbAmpoule ConcentratesPerfect GlowAmpoule Serum Concentrate for instant rejuvenation and ultimate glow.... £36.90 * / 14 ml 1000ml - £2,635.71

Mature skin Characteristics: Reduced elasticity, wrinkles and fine lines, age spots, thinner skin textureCare:
Cleansing: Creamy cleansing milk or oil
Moisturizing: Intensively hydrating and nourishing creams
Extras: Anti-aging products with collagen, retinol, and hyaluronic acid, sunscreen Read more

Anti-Aging ProductsIn den WarenkorbCleansingHyaluronic Cleansing BalmSmoothing cleansing balm with 3D hyaluronic acid for demanding skin £49.90 * / 150 ml 1000ml - £332.67In den WarenkorbDoctor BaborCollagen-Peptide Booster CreamAdvanced peptide technology meets a sensuous care ritual with valuable oils: Visibly... £114.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £2,298.00In den WarenkorbDoctor BaborCollagen-Peptide Booster Cream RichState-of-the-art peptide performance meets a sensuous and rich care ritual: Visibly... £119.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £2,398.00In den WarenkorbAmpoule ConcentratesCollagen BoosterAmpoule Serum Concentrate for greater elasticity and fewer wrinkles.... £39.90 * / 14 ml 1000ml - £2,850.00

Dry skin Characteristics: Tightness, flaky areas, fine lines, low sebum productionCare:
Cleansing: Mild cleansers without drying ingredients
Moisturizing: Rich, hydrating creams and serums with hyaluronic acid or ceramides
Extras: Eye cream, hydrating masks, ampoules, and richer night creams Read more

Products for dry skin In den WarenkorbCleansingHY-ÖL CleanserAward-winning cleansing oil, for use with a Phyto HY-ÖL Booster. £27.90 * / 200 ml 1000ml - £139.50In den WarenkorbCleansingPhyto HY-ÖL Booster HydratingRefreshing Phyto essence for dry skin, for use with HY-ÖL. £24.90 * / 100 ml 1000ml - £249.00In den WarenkorbSkinovageMoisturizing CreamMoisturizing cream for dry skin. £67.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,358.00In den WarenkorbSkinovageMoisturizing SerumMoisturizing serum for dry, dehydrated skin. £67.90 * / 30 ml 1000ml - £2,263.33In den WarenkorbSkinovageMoist + Lipid CreamRich face care cream for dry and lipid-deficient skin £69.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,398.00In den WarenkorbSkinovageMoisturizing Eye Gel-CreamMoisturizing eye cream £46.90 * / 15 ml 1000ml - £3,126.67In den WarenkorbAmpoule ConcentratesHydra PlusAmpoule Serum Concentrate for dehydrated, dry skin. £24.90 * / 14 ml 1000ml - £1,778.57In den WarenkorbDoctor Babor10D Hyaluronic Acid Ampoule Serum Concentrate7-day hydration care series for a smoother, more refreshed complexion with enhanced... £44.90 * / 14 ml 1000ml - £3,207.14

Sensitive skin Characteristics: Redness, irritation, itching, dry patches, reacts sensitively to many skincare productsCare:
Cleansing: Very mild, fragrance-free cleansing milk or cream
Moisturizing: Moisturizers and serums with soothing ingredients
Extras: Anti-redness creams, serums, and ampoules Read more

Products for sensitive skin In den WarenkorbCleansingGentle Cleansing CreamVery gentle, fragrance-free cleansing cream for sensitive skin. £21.90 * / 100 ml 1000ml - £219.00In den WarenkorbSkinovageCalming CreamLavishly intense care for sensitive skin. £67.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,358.00In den WarenkorbSkinovageCalming Cream RichEspecially rich and intense care for sensitive skin. £69.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,398.00In den WarenkorbSkinovageCalming SerumSerum for sensitive skin. £67.90 * / 30 ml 1000ml - £2,263.33In den WarenkorbAmpoule ConcentratesSOS CalmingAmpoule Serum Concentrate for instantly soothed and calmed skin with reduced redness. £34.90 * / 14 ml 1000ml - £2,492.86In den WarenkorbDoctor BaborAnti-Redness CreamCosmetic specialist for skin prone to redness and couperose for a more balanced,... £74.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,498.00In den WarenkorbDoctor BaborAnti-Redness SerumCosmetic specialist for skin prone to redness and couperose for a more balanced... £69.90 * / 30 ml 1000ml - £2,330.00

Oily or Combination Skin Characteristics: Oily T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) due to excessive sebum production, shiny skin surface, tendency to enlarged pores. In combination skin, the cheeks are dry or normal.Care:
Cleansing: Mild cleansers that do not dry out the skin
Moisturizing: Oil-free, non-comedogenic moisturizers, products with mattifying ingredients
Extras: Clarifying toners and multi-masking (different masks for different areas of the face) Read more

Products for Oily or Combination Skin In den WarenkorbCleansingHY-ÖL Cleanser & Phyto HY-ÖL Booster Balancing SetCleansing set with the award-winning bi-phase cleansing of HY-ÖL Cleanser and... £23.55 * / 2 pieces in the set In den WarenkorbSkinovagePurifying CreamClarifying and balancing care cream for oily, blemish-prone skin. £67.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,358.00In den WarenkorbMicrobiomicHerbal Balancing TonerPore-minimising toner for a balanced, refined complexion. £28.90 * / 200 ml 1000ml - £144.50In den WarenkorbSkinovageBalancing CreamLavishly light face cream for combination skin. £67.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,358.00In den WarenkorbSkinovageBalancing Cream RichLavishly rich face care cream for combination skin. £69.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,398.00In den WarenkorbSkinovageBalancing SerumBalancing serum for combination skin. £67.90 * / 30 ml 1000ml - £2,263.33In den WarenkorbSkinovagePurifying MaskClarifying intensive mask for oily, blemish-prone skin £36.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £738.00In den WarenkorbSkinovageMoisturizing Foam MaskExclusive foam mask for skin £39.90 * / 75 ml 1000ml - £532.00

Blemished Skin Characteristics: Prone to pimples and blackheads, large pores, shiny skin surfaceCare:
Cleansing: Cleansing gels
Moisturizing: Light anti-blemish creams and serums
Extras: Clarifying toners, ampoules and masks, as well as specialized products for acute blemishes Discover more

Products for Blemished Skin In den WarenkorbDoctor BaborBlemish Correcting CreamLight care cream for the effective daily reduction of skin impurities and spots and a... £79.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,598.00In den WarenkorbCleansingGel & Tonic Cleanser2-in-1 oil-free cleansing gel and facial toner for oily, blemish-prone skin £24.90 * / 200 ml 1000ml - £124.50In den WarenkorbSkinovagePurifying CreamClarifying and balancing care cream for oily, blemish-prone skin. £67.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,358.00In den WarenkorbAmpoule ConcentratesActive PurifierAmpoule Serum Concentrate for blemish prone skin. £27.90 * / 14 ml 1000ml - £1,992.86In den WarenkorbSkinovagePurifying MaskClarifying intensive mask for oily, blemish-prone skin £36.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £738.00In den WarenkorbDoctor BaborImpurity SOS Spot TreatmentActive concentrate for spot treatment for visibly minimized blemishes within an hour. £29.90 * / 15 ml 1000ml - £1,993.33In den WarenkorbDoctor BaborDaily Blemish Control Cleansing GelGentle cleansing gel with especially mild surfactants for cleansing blemished skin... £39.90 * / 150 ml 1000ml - £266.00

Male Skin Characteristics: Thicker skin layer, higher sebum production, tendency to larger poresCare:
Cleansing: Convenient 2-in-1 cleansing gels
Moisturizing: Light, hydrating creams and serums
Extras: Ampoules and eye care Read more

Products for Male Skin In den WarenkorbCleansingGel & Tonic Cleanser2-in-1 oil-free cleansing gel and facial toner for oily, blemish-prone skin £24.90 * / 200 ml 1000ml - £124.50In den WarenkorbDoctor BaborHydro Replenishing Gel CreamPlumping face gel cream with a 24 h moisturizing effect for instant, lasting... £84.90 * / 50 ml 1000ml - £1,698.00In den WarenkorbAmpoule ConcentratesHydra PlusAmpoule Serum Concentrate for dehydrated, dry skin. £24.90 * / 14 ml 1000ml - £1,778.57In den WarenkorbDoctor BaborDual Eye SolutionLifting eye care duo for day and night. £84.90 * / 30 ml 1000ml - £2,830.00

Keep in mind: Your skin type may change Knowing your skin type is the first step toward effective skincare. With the right products and a routine tailored to your skin type, you can support your skin optimally and help it achieve a healthy, radiant appearance. Keep in mind that your skin type can change over time, so it’s important to regularly pay attention to your skin’s needs and adjust your skincare accordingly.

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