Baumann Skin Type 1: DSPT™

DSPT™: Dry, Sensitive, Pigmented, and Tight

The DSPT™ Skin Type is Dry, Sensitive, Pigmented, and Tight, with three barriers to skin health: dehydration, inflammation, and pigmentation.

While dry, sensitive skin can require extra care, DSPT skin types can be on the road to healthier, happier skin with a skincare routine that includes the right moisturizers and skin-soothing ingredients.

What Are the Benefits of Having the DSPT Skin Type?

DSPT skin types are either under 30 or are older and have a long history of practicing good lifestyle habits like staying out of the sun and tanning beds and wearing daily sunscreen. This is what gives DSPT skin its “tight” characteristic, meaning that your skin is not prone to wrinkles.

Keep up these good sun protection habits, as well as managing stress, eating a healthy diet, and not smoking, to maintain your smooth, wrinkle-free skin.

If you’re looking for the perfect starter kit for the DSPT skin type, we made the bundles below just for you! Each of the four bundles is designed for a specific sensitivity, so make sure to choose the one that matches your concerns the most! There’s one for acne, one for redness, one for stinging, and one for allergic skin:

DSPT skin type

What Are the Cons of Having the DSPT Skin Type?

Dehydration

Like other dry skin types, DSPT skin has an impaired skin barrier. This allows moisture to escape from the skin into the atmosphere, and also allows irritants and allergens to easily reach your skin.

A barrier repair cream is the best way to repair an impaired skin barrier and restore healthy hydration and protection to your skin.

Inflammation

DSPT skin is also sensitive, or prone to inflammation. Inflammation is the root cause or contributor to a variety of skin problems, including acne, eczema, and rosacea. Because of this, DSPT skin types often struggle with acne breakouts, redness, and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Barrier repair creams with anti-inflammatory ingredients are the perfect moisturizer for Baumann Skin Type 1 Skin Types. Keep reading to see our favorites.

Uneven Pigmentation

Finally, DSPT skin types often struggle with uneven skin tone. Inflammation increases the risk of uneven skin tone caused by hyperpigmentation by activating cells called melanocytes to produce more of the pigment melanin. Thus, skin-soothing ingredients that calm inflammation can help to reduce pigmentation concerns.

Skin-brightening ingredients like vitamin C and kojic acid can be used to treat existing dark spots.

Some of the best types of skin lighteners are tyrosinase inhibitors, PAR-2 blockers, or exfoliate dark spots from the skin’s surface.

Eczema

DSPT skin types are more likely to get eczema- especially if they use heavily fragrances products, soap or harsh detergents.

ingredients for DSPT skin type

What Are the Best Skincare Ingredients for DSPT Skin?

The best skincare ingredients for DSPT skin types offer hydration, anti-inflammatory properties, and have skin-brightening effects. Add these ingredients to your skincare regimen:

Aloe vera

Argan oil

Borage seed oil

Ceramide

Cholesterol

Cucumber extract

Defensins

Dexpanthenol (pro-vitamin B5)

Feverfew

Glycerin

Hydroquinone

Licorice extract

Macadamia oil

Methyl dihydroxybenzoate

Myristoyl/Palmitoyl oxostearamide/arachamide mea

Niacinamide

Pycnogenol

Retinol

Stearic acid

Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

bad ingredients for DSPT skin type

What Are the Worst Skincare Ingredients for DSPT Skin?

DSPT skin types should avoid ingredients that can dry the skin further or that can trigger inflammation and pigmentation. Ingredients to avoid include:

Alcohols

Anionic surfactants

Anything causing allergy

Benzoyl peroxide

Dimethyl dodecyl amido betaine

Hard water (increased calcium)

Isopropyl myristate

Lauryl sulphates

Mechanical exfoliation

Sodium dodecyl sulfate

Sodium laurel sulfate

What Types of Products Should DSPT Skin Types Use?

Best Cleansers for DSPT

DSPT skin types should use a moisturizing, non-foaming cleanser` to gently remove dirt, oil, and makeup without causing dryness or irritation. These are the best cleansers for DSPT Baumann Skin Types:

Consider using filtered water or cleansing water when rinsing your face if you are prone to redness and irritation. Studies show that very sensitive skin gets worse when cleansers are rinsed off with hard water like the water found in NYC. The Calcium and Magnesium in the water are irritating to sensitive skin types.

PCA Skin Daily Cleansing Oil

$46.00

Add to Cart

Medature Plantract Cleansing Gel

$15.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Green Tea Gentle Soothing Cleanser

$39.50

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Gentle Cleansing Lotion

$50.00

Add to Cart

CeraVe Hydrating Cream to Foam Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin

$5.49

Out of Stock

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin

$5.49

Out of Stock

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Milky Cleanser

$25.99

Add to Cart

Murad Renewing Cleansing Cream

$45.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis NEO CLEANSE Gentle Skin Cleanser

$40.00

Add to Cart

Obagi-C FX System C-Cleansing Gel

$49.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Daily Cleansing Oil

$46.00

Add to Cart

Medature Plantract Cleansing Gel

$15.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Green Tea Gentle Soothing Cleanser

$39.50

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Gentle Cleansing Lotion

$50.00

Add to Cart

CeraVe Hydrating Cream to Foam Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin

$5.49

Out of Stock

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin

$5.49

Out of Stock

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Milky Cleanser

$25.99

Add to Cart

Murad Renewing Cleansing Cream

$45.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis NEO CLEANSE Gentle Skin Cleanser

$40.00

Add to Cart

Obagi-C FX System C-Cleansing Gel

$49.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Daily Cleansing Oil

$46.00

Add to Cart

Medature Plantract Cleansing Gel

$15.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Green Tea Gentle Soothing Cleanser

$39.50

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Gentle Cleansing Lotion

$50.00

Add to Cart

CeraVe Hydrating Cream to Foam Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin

$5.49

Out of Stock

CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser for Normal to Dry Skin

$5.49

Out of Stock

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Milky Cleanser

$25.99

Add to Cart

Murad Renewing Cleansing Cream

$45.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis NEO CLEANSE Gentle Skin Cleanser

$40.00

Add to Cart

Obagi-C FX System C-Cleansing Gel

$49.00

Add to Cart

Best Moisturizers for DSPT

A barrier repair moisturizer is important to repair the damaged skin barrier and rehydrate your skin.

Look for soothing barrier repair moisturizers that contain anti-inflammatory ingredients like argan oil, niacinamide, and feverfew to help calm inflammation and better manage acne, eczema, and other skin conditions. Antioxidant ingredients like vitamin C, resveratrol, and polyphenols offer protection from damage caused by free radicals, making these ingredients good choices for DSPT skin.

These are our favorite moisturizers for your skin type:

Zerafite Soothing and Calming Moisturizer

$9.99

Add to Cart

Derma Made Ceramide Barrier Cream

$35.00

Add to Cart

Medature Barrier balancing Gel Moisturizer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Vichy Pureté Thermale Toner

$18.00

Out of Stock

Biopelle Tensage Soothing Cream Moisturizer

$77.56

Add to Cart

EltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex

$62.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin ReBalance

$61.00

Add to Cart

VMV HYPOALLERGENICS Red Better Daily Calming Moisturizer

$44.00

Add to Cart

Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer

$88.00

Add to Cart

Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer

$50.00

Add to Cart

Zerafite Soothing and Calming Moisturizer

$9.99

Add to Cart

Derma Made Ceramide Barrier Cream

$35.00

Add to Cart

Medature Barrier balancing Gel Moisturizer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Vichy Pureté Thermale Toner

$18.00

Out of Stock

Biopelle Tensage Soothing Cream Moisturizer

$77.56

Add to Cart

EltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex

$62.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin ReBalance

$61.00

Add to Cart

VMV HYPOALLERGENICS Red Better Daily Calming Moisturizer

$44.00

Add to Cart

Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer

$88.00

Add to Cart

Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer

$50.00

Add to Cart

Zerafite Soothing and Calming Moisturizer

$9.99

Add to Cart

Derma Made Ceramide Barrier Cream

$35.00

Add to Cart

Medature Barrier balancing Gel Moisturizer

$48.00

Add to Cart

Vichy Pureté Thermale Toner

$18.00

Out of Stock

Biopelle Tensage Soothing Cream Moisturizer

$77.56

Add to Cart

EltaMD Barrier Renewal Complex

$62.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin ReBalance

$61.00

Add to Cart

VMV HYPOALLERGENICS Red Better Daily Calming Moisturizer

$44.00

Add to Cart

Alastin Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer

$88.00

Add to Cart

Zerafite Barrier Repair Moisturizer

$50.00

Add to Cart

Best Sunscreen for DSPT

All skin types, including DSPT, should always wear a daily sunscreen. DSPT skin types generally prefer moisturizing tinted sunscreens like these:

DRPW 15 – Essentials Bundle

$115.00

Out of Stock

DRPT 13 – Essentials Bundle

$117.00

Add to Cart

DRNT 14 – Essentials Bundle

$98.00

Add to Cart

DRNW 16 – Essentials Bundle

$115.00

Out of Stock

EltaMD UV Daily Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

$42.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Intellishade Matte SPF 45

$86.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Original Intellishade SPF 45 Tinted Moisturizer

$86.00

Add to Cart

DRPW 15 – Essentials Bundle

$115.00

Out of Stock

DRPT 13 – Essentials Bundle

$117.00

Add to Cart

DRNT 14 – Essentials Bundle

$98.00

Add to Cart

DRNW 16 – Essentials Bundle

$115.00

Out of Stock

EltaMD UV Daily Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

$42.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Intellishade Matte SPF 45

$86.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Original Intellishade SPF 45 Tinted Moisturizer

$86.00

Add to Cart

DRPW 15 – Essentials Bundle

$115.00

Out of Stock

DRPT 13 – Essentials Bundle

$117.00

Add to Cart

DRNT 14 – Essentials Bundle

$98.00

Add to Cart

DRNW 16 – Essentials Bundle

$115.00

Out of Stock

EltaMD UV Daily Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40

$42.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Intellishade Matte SPF 45

$86.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare Original Intellishade SPF 45 Tinted Moisturizer

$86.00

Add to Cart

Best retinoids for DSPT

While retinoids can help DSPTs with acne, these ingredients need to be introduced to sensitive skin slowly and gradually and should be applied on top of a barrier repair moisturizer at first. When beginning a retinoid, follow the instructions at this link. Do not use a moisturizer that contains hyaluronic acid (HA) when starting retinoids, as HA increases the penetration of treatment ingredients and can therefore worsen side effects until your skin has had a chance to adapt to your new retinoid regimen.

There are our favorite low strength retinols for you to start with:

Replenix Retinol 2X Regenerate Dry Serum

$71.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare D.E.J. Night Face Cream

$78.00

Add to Cart

SENTE Bio Complete Serum

$118.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream

$80.00

Add to Cart

Medature Encapsulated Retinol Serum

$66.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Treatment Intensive

$54.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit

$59.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis NOUVELLE+ Retinol Correction Cream

$158.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin

$119.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Retinol 2X Regenerate Dry Serum

$71.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare D.E.J. Night Face Cream

$78.00

Add to Cart

SENTE Bio Complete Serum

$118.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream

$80.00

Add to Cart

Medature Encapsulated Retinol Serum

$66.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Treatment Intensive

$54.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit

$59.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis NOUVELLE+ Retinol Correction Cream

$158.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin

$119.00

Add to Cart

Replenix Retinol 2X Regenerate Dry Serum

$71.00

Add to Cart

Revision Skincare D.E.J. Night Face Cream

$78.00

Add to Cart

SENTE Bio Complete Serum

$118.00

Add to Cart

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Refining + Anti-Aging Night Cream

$80.00

Add to Cart

Medature Encapsulated Retinol Serum

$66.00

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Redermic R Anti-Aging Treatment Intensive

$54.99

Add to Cart

La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum

$44.99

Add to Cart

Murad Youth Renewal Retinol Trial Kit

$59.00

Add to Cart

Neocutis NOUVELLE+ Retinol Correction Cream

$158.00

Add to Cart

PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin

$119.00

Add to Cart

What Types of Products Should DSPT Skin Types Avoid?

DSPT skin types should avoid using foaming cleansers, as these strip away the skin’s natural oils and cause dryness and flaking.

Also avoid washing the face with very hot water.

One common ingredient to avoid when you have dry skin is salicylic acid. This ingredient is fat soluble, meaning it strips oils from the skin, which is not a good thing if your skin is already naturally dry. If you are looking for an at home exfoliant or an in clinic chemical peel, glycolic acid is a much safer choice for dry skin types.

Glycolic acid is soluble in water, and does not strip oil from the face.

What Cosmetic Procedures are Good for DSPT Skin Types?

DSPT skin types who struggle with acne can be good candidates for a chemical peel that uses glycolic acid and skin skin-brightening ingredients. Glycolic acid is a type of chemical exfoliant that removes the outer layer of dead skin cells, dirt, and debris from your skin without using harsh, abrasive physical exfoliation that could make irritation and acne worse.

DSPT skin types with rosacea may benefit from vascular lasers or red light therapy to treat redness and visible blood vessels.

DSPT (Dry, Sensitive, Pigmented and Tight) Skin Type

Though DSPT skin can require some extra attention at times, the proper skincare regimen that contains a barrier repair moisturizer, anti-inflammatory ingredients, and skin-brightening ingredients can repair all three barriers to skin health to calm, soothe, hydrate and even out the tone of DSPT skin.

Congratulations on finding your Baumann Skin Type!

DQH Knowledge drop: In your 20s, your skin cell turnover decreases. (Cell turnover is a key component in keeping your skin youthful.) You know what else slows down? Your collagen production. Starting in your 20s, collagen decreases by about 1 percent per year. Should you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles, start by eliminating behaviors that contribute to premature aging. “If it’s bad for you, it’s bad for your skin,” says dermatologist Michel Somenek. “Cigarette smoking reduces blood flow to the skin and causes premature wrinkling and a dull skin texture. Making the repeated pursed motion to inhale can also cause smoker’s lines. Alcohol and recreational drugs are toxins for the skin that damage its cellular structure and DNA,” Somenek tells us. “The faster you eliminate vices while you are young, the better chance your skin and body have to recuperate.” Also, adopting an anti-aging routine in your 20s is key. After all, the best offense is a good defense. We spoke to Somenek and experts Joshua Ross and Audrey Kunin to find out more. Keep reading for the best anti-aging products for your 20s, according to skincare professionals. Sunscreen “We all know that the sun is the number one cause of skin aging and starting the prevention in your 20s is very important,” Ross says. “The majority of your sun damage won’t start to appear until you’re in your 30s, so don’t wait until you see it surface or you’ll be behind the curve. Stay ahead of it with a good-quality zinc-based sunscreen worn daily.” Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen An invisible sunscreen with SPF 30, plus botanical extracts meant to protect skin with tons of antioxidants. Bonus: It’s clean and fine to use under makeup. Bareminerals Complexion Rescue™ Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Although we recommend you use your SPF and moisturizer separately, we also understand moments when you don’t have time or energy for that extra step. For those times, this bareMinerals moisturizer is a great thing to have on hand. Vitamin C Serum “A great introduction to anti-aging is to start with a vitamin C serum in your morning skincare routine,” Ross says. “It’s a powerful antioxidant that will neutralize free radicals and brighten the skin.” He adds that it’s a great way to counteract the effects of the sun’s harmful rays, which, as previously mentioned, are among the biggest causes of premature aging. Drunk Elephant C-Firma™ Vitamin C Day Serum The Drunk Elephant C-Firma is a lightweight serum that promises to give skin a glow by combining the brightening powers of vitamin C with ferulic acid, l-ascorbic acid, and vitamin E. The included sodium hyaluronate is meant to replace hydration loss, so you shouldn’t have to deal with any irritation. Sunday Riley C.E.O. Rapid Flash Brightening Serum This potent serum is jam-packed with vitamin C (15 percent, to be exact), which means it’s a potential superstar at both brightening skin and dousing it in antioxidants. Peptides Using peptides on your skin has many benefits, says Somenek. “The skin barrier is what defends the body against pollution, UV rays, bacteria, and toxins. It can be damaged by several everyday factors. Using topical peptides aids in building a stronger barrier,” he says. “Peptides comprise elastic fibers, which are a type of protein. These fibers help to make skin appear taut and firm. Peptides can also help repair damaged skin, relieve inflammation, and even out skin tone. Some peptides can kill acne-causing bacteria that is common in 20-somethings.” Kunin agrees, saying, “Peptides are an excellent entry point for supporting collagen.” She recommends looking for face and eye treatments that contain these collagen-boosting powerhouses. Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream This Charlotte Tilbury super-emollient eye cream has a base of coconut oil and shea butter (read: it’s incredibly hydrating). Botanicals plus peptides are meant to help reduce dark circles and boost collagen, respectively. This creamy moisturizer serves up potent collagen-boosting peptides and pycnogenol, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C. “Instead of sitting on top of the skin, peptides penetrate the outer layer so they go deep. The ‘signals’ they send tell the cells to produce elastin and collagen, which are needed for youthful-looking skin,” explains Somenek. At-Home Peel Pads Remember that skin cell turnover fiasco we talked about earlier? One way to help support it is by exfoliating. “Exfoliation is important to help keep skin fresh and luminous,” Kunin says. She recommends using at-home peel pads as an easy and effective way to exfoliate. “The goal in your 20s is to fight the slowing pace of cell turnover. It is wise to use products that gently exfoliate, yet still remove oil and other impurities. Products that have Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA) are a good choice.” According to Somenek, you should only exfoliate two to three times a week. “People of all ages are guilty of over-exfoliating and that can be too much of a good thing,” he says. Dermadoctor Kakadu C Intensive Vitamin C Peel Pad A few swipes of this Derma Doctor powerful peel pad promise to leave your skin glowing and smooth, thanks to the seven (yes, seven) types of chemical exfoliants, including AHA and BHA. It also contains vitamin C via Kakadu plum extract for added brightening and antioxidant protection. KEY INGREDIENTS Kakadu plum extract is sourced from the Kakadu plum, a fruit grown in northern Australia. It contains vitamin C, which restores the skin’s natural barrier, increases collagen production, and soothes irritation. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads These are the gold standard of peel pads, with a cult following and over 900 five-star reviews on Sephora. They’re easy to use and contain a blend of anti-aging exfoliating acids. Emollient Night Cream “In your 20s, you need to start upping the hydration in your skincare routine. You may have been cautious of over-moisturizing because of acne in your teens, but as you enter your 20s, your skin transitions and becomes drier,” Ross says. “I recommend an emollient night cream added into your evening skincare regimen.” “Twenty-somethings need to make sure that they are not using creams that will clog their pores and cause excess oil production,” says Somenek. Opt for non-comedogenic products. Cerave Skin Renewing Night Cream One great choice is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Night Cream, which is a non-comedogenic night cream that leaves skin soft and glowy. It combines the moisturizing powers of ceramides and hyaluronic acid. RoC Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Creme “The best night cream ingredients contain retinol, benzoyl peroxide, and/or salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid. The goal is to moisturize, yet remove excess oil,” says Somenek. This Roc Retinol Correxion cream fits the bill as it contains both hyaluronic acid and retinol so it promises to moisturize while also being non-comedogenic.

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