How to Build the Perfect Skincare Regimen for Your Skin Type

How It Works – Build A Skin Care Regimen

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At Skin Type Solutions (STS) – we are passionate about guiding you to build the perfect skin care regimen to transform your skin’s appearance and improve our skin’s health.

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Our dermatologists see it as our duty to be the smart, honest and best unbiased source for skin care product information, recommendations and instructions on how to choose the best daily skin routine for your skin type.

We give you:

Your Baumann Skin Type Diagnosis

Unbiased dermatologist advice on skin care

Brand agnostic skin care routines (Products from many skin care brands are combined in your routines)

Skin care product reviews by dermatologists

Dermatologist-recommended product recommendations

A step by step skin care routine customized for your Baumann Skin Type

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Skin care experts care about your skin health

We never settle for the latest skin care solution.

We constantly research, test, and expand our expertise every day.

Our dermatologists are always searching for the best skin care products for each of the 16 Baumann Skin Types.

We are not a skin care product line.

We are researchers, doctors, and educators who empower you with the best advice on skincare to guide you to your best skin ever.

Make good decisions when you build your skin care regimen

How To Build a Skin Care Regimen

How Skin Type Solutions Works:

ANSWER the quick skin type quiz to diagnose your unique skin type

LEARN about your Baumann Skin Type®

RECEIVE a customized skin care routine built by our patented technology

PERSONALIZE by choosing from a list of different brands and price points

USE the efficacious products our doctors recommend for you

ENJOY improvement of your skin’s barriers to skin health

EARN points to use towards product purchases

RENEW your skin care routine every month. Compliance improves skin health

RETAKE the skin type quiz every 3 months because your skin type can change seasonally

FIND a STS approved medical provider for skin treatments

RESEARCH our dermatologist written content in our skin care library

BECOME an ambassador and earn money and save your friends money

How dermatologist prescribe skin care regimens

We Use The Skin Typing System Dermatologists Use

STS uses the innovative Baumann Skin Typing System – the only skin typing system found in medical textbooks and used by doctors. This gold standard of skin typing systems guides you on how to improve skin health by identifying the presence or absence of 4 barriers to skin health. Learn what underlying skin problems you have, and our trustworthy expertise will guide you and support you on your journey to glowing healthy skin.

What Are the 16 Skin Types?

Our relentless research has identified 16 Baumann Skin Types with 4 subtypes of sensitive skin. We can give you an informative skin care guide and direct you to ethical and efficacious medical grade skin care brands as well as an effective skin care routine once we know your Baumann Skin Type and lifestyle habits.

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Our Scientific Skin Type Quiz

The STS skin type quiz has been scientifically validated and is used by dermatologists to assess skin types around the world. Only STS and Skin Type Solutions-approved medical providers have access to the latest valid version of the STS skin type quiz. Beware- there are many companies offering skin type quizzes and skin type classifications that are not scientifically proven.

Our free and proven skin type quiz takes 3-5 minutes and will save you time and money because you will not buy the wrong skin care products. Our skincare routine recommendations are personalized to your specific skin needs.

Personalized and Dermatologist-Recommended Skin Care Routines

We are driven to design efficacious skin care routines that target all your barriers to skin health. Our specialized technology contains over 40,000 proven, unique skin care routines that are customized for you by the way you answer the questions in the skin type test.

These skin care routines have been tested on the 16 Baumann Skin Types by dermatologists over the last decade and are constantly updated as new skin care technologies emerge.

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How We Choose Skin Care Products for Each Skin Care Routine?

Honesty, integrity, and transparency are at the core of our business. The trust placed in us by our physician partners and their patients is paramount, and we work to earn and maintain that trust by only choosing products for inclusion in the system that are formulated, manufactured and packaged in a manner that ensures the highest efficacy. We have 60+ medical grade brands and try to include all the best skin care products in the world. We research and test the products ourselves, and with our patients, independently from the skin care companies. We observe the outcomes, compare the doctor’s observations, and consider our patients’ product preferences.

Skin care brands cannot pay to have preferred placement on our site because that would violate our policy of transparency. The recommended products that populate the skin care routines are the skin care products that have demonstrated the best skin benefits on the various 16 Baumann Skin Types.

How skin types solutions chooses brands to be included in STS

We insist that the skin care products chosen for inclusion in the STS system have the following:

Proven ingredients that target the barriers to skin health

Absence of ingredients that will worsen the barriers to skin health

Ability to Improve skin health of patients as determined by doctors using the system

Proof of efficacy when used on the corresponding skin type

Ability to Improve the efficacy of other products in the routine when products are layered

Proper bottling and manufacturing to ensure that formulations are potent

Approval by our advisory board of doctors and medical aestheticians

Meet the criteria for products found in our patents

Made by ethical beauty brands with cruelty free research methods

Made skin care brands that have clean manufacturing facilities and follow federal regulations

How Do We Decide Which Skin Care Products to Recommend?

We are relentless about searching for the best skin care products in the world.

Our recommendations are constantly changing as new skin care technologies emerge and research sheds light on new skin science. Therefore, you should retake the skin type quiz every 3 months and update your skin care regimen to the latest, best skin care products.

We offer thousands of skin care products from many beauty brands, but we use our dermatology expertise to choose the products that populate your skin care routine.

This is the criteria that we use to determine which products to include in the skin care kits and the skin care routine. These are listed in the order of the importance and weight we give them in our decision:

Most efficacious of all the products that meet the criteria

Products that will layer best with the other products

Patients that test the products have given good reviews

Products with fewer side effects

Affordable skin care products

Products and brands with truthful and not misleading advertising

Sustainable packaging

Brands have demonstrated that they care about skin health

Do I Still Need A Dermatologist If I Begin This Skincare Routine?

Our advice does not replace an in person or online consult with your physician.

Information on this website is provided for educational purposes and does not create a doctor-patient relationship.

However, if you do not have an STS approved physician in your area- we can help you make healthy decisions about your skin. Our information, advice and recommendations are constantly updated as new products come out or we receive feedback from the physicians and patients in our program about new skin care products.

We recommend that you begin your personalized skin care routine for at least 4 weeks. Your skin type will improve with the proper skin care and your skin care needs will change. Retake the skin type quiz every 3 months and adjust your skin care routine accordingly because your skin type should improve. For best results, follow up with a STS approved medical provider. The Skin Type Solutions System is used by 250+ doctors and medical providers who have been trained by STS to be skin typing experts.

You can find a STS approved medical provider here.

Our Educational Content

I am the author of 3 Dermatology Textbooks and a NY Times Bestselling book The Skin Type Solution. I love skin care science and I love to write. So- I put together what I believe to be the best skin care blogs and library. I am working on the Cosmeceutical Ingredient Dictionary now. Please come and check it out!

Please email us or tell us on social media what topics you want me to add to the skin care blog.

You can also visit You Tube and see (or be in) our Skin Type Talks. I invite you to join our skin type solutions community where we help each other find the best skin care products for our skin type.

DQH Can I use salicylic acid first and then vitamin C? It’s easy to create a skincare routine, but knowing how to use it is another thing entirely. In most cases, if you’re not getting the desired skin results, it could be due to the layering of conflicting ingredients. So, is it possible that salicylic acid and vitamin C are such ingredients? Or are these active ingredients the duo that’s been missing from your skincare routine? If you want answers, stick around because today we are going to explain the benefits of salicylic acid and vitamin C and how they can be used in your daily life. What are the benefits of salicylic acid for skin? Salicylic acid is one of the most commonly used beta hydroxy acids and is favored by many people with oily, acne-prone skin. This acid is derived from willow bark, and unlike its water-soluble relatives (called alpha-hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble, which means it can penetrate deeper into the lower layers of the skin. Once it reaches the lower layers, it can help unclog pores of excess sebum, dirt, bacteria, debris, and impurities. This results in clearer skin tones and greater definition. Not only does salicylic acid benefit the underlying layers, but the outer surface of the skin benefits as well. When applied to the skin, salicylic acid removes the buildup of dead skin cells. This is accomplished by breaking the bonds that hold dead cells to the surface. Over time, this can cause the complexion to look dull and prone to acne, blackheads, and other blemishes. If you’d like to learn more about salicylic acid and how it can improve your skin, check out this dedicated blog post from a beauty insider. What are the benefits of vitamin C for skin? Vitamin C is considered one of the most powerful antioxidants, which means it is very effective at fighting free radicals and preventing them from causing further skin damage. Examples of free radicals include pollution, central heating, UV rays and harsh climate. They attack proteins, fats and cell membranes as soon as they come into contact with the skin, causing signs of premature aging such as fine lines and wrinkles as well as hyperpigmentation, flaky patches of skin and loss of elasticity. Many people usually prefer to use vitamin C in their morning routine as this ingredient gives the complexion a radiant glow. You’ll also find that vitamin C can target areas of hyperpigmentation, plumping the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The thing about vitamin C is that there are a lot of outdated studies going back to the 1950s that describe vitamin C as an unstable skin component. Thanks to improvements in modern technology, this is no longer the case as all products now contain a stable form of vitamin C. Visit The Beauty Insider to learn more about vitamin C. So please check out our blog post. Can I use salicylic acid first and then vitamin C? Yes, you absolutely can. In fact, it’s thought that using salicylic acid before using vitamin C ensures it penetrates faster and works faster. This is an efficient way to utilize two power sources, and the reason has to do with pH. For example, the skin’s natural pH is about 4.7, making it slightly acidic. Salicylic acid and vitamin C are also both acidic, and you’ll find that vitamin C is absorbed quickly into the skin. Therefore, using salicylic acid beforehand can increase the acidity of the skin and allow vitamin C to penetrate into the skin faster. While this is considered an effective way to combine two powerful ingredients, you need to be aware of your skin type and how it reacts to certain active ingredients. Even people with perfect, normal skin can experience skin sensitivity and irritation. Therefore, always consult a doctor or dermatologist before using any new products on your skin. It’s also important to follow skin application rules. In this case, you need to use the product correctly to ensure you get the best results for your skin. If you’re not sure what I mean, the basic rule for skin is to start with the thinnest consistency and work your way up to the thickest consistency. This prevents a barrier from forming on the surface, preventing other active ingredients from penetrating the skin. Can I use salicylic acid at night and vitamin C in the morning? Yes, absolutely, this is considered the most effective way to get returns without any adverse side effects. This is because there is enough time between applications to ensure that the skin’s pH levels return to balance. You’ll also find that Vitamin C is rich in antioxidants and is perfect for use in the morning to ensure your skin is protected and looking its healthiest. Due to the small size of salicylic acid molecules, it is an acid that is able to reach the deepest parts of the skin. While this is effective at keeping skin clear, it also increases the risk of irritation and photosensitivity. Therefore, many people prefer to use powerful BHAs in their evening routine without exposure to UV rays, pollution, or harsh weather. Warning: If you avoid using sunscreen every day, none of these ingredients will do what your skin needs. The combination of chemical peels and powerful ingredients increases the risk of further damage to the skin’s surface. Use SPF 50 every day to keep your skin protected and your lipid barrier healthy, even on cloudy days, keeping your skin in top condition.

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