The Baumann Skin Type System is a skin type classification system used by dermatologists to categorize patients into 16 distinct Baumann Skin Types in order to prescribe skin care regimens in medical practices. This scientific system is the gold standard and is discussed in many medical textbooks. Only Skin Type Solutions has the license to use the Baumann Skin Typing System. Learn about the 16 skin types and how they differ.

Exosomes are the most exciting new antiaging skin care ingredient. What are they? How do exosomes work? Which exosome products are best?

Exosomes are a form of extracellular vesicle. So- what is an extracellular vesicle?

Find treatment options for eczema: cleansers, face creams, body creams, eye creams, ointments and lotions.

Clogged pores cause bumps on the face such as blackheads (closed comedones), whiteheads (open comedones), and milia. What is in a clogged pore and why do they occur?

Cystic acne occurs in men, women and teenagers. It is most often seen as bumps and cysts along the jawline. What causes cystic acne and how do you prevent it?

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a genetic skin disease caused by an injured skin barrier, leading to dehydration, inflammation and itching. Choosing the correct cleanser to protect the skin barrier is important when you have atopic dermatitis.

Is retinyl palmitate dangerous? When is it ok to use? Why is it controversial? Why did the EWG rate it a 9?

Is it OK to use retinoids like retinol even if you get a lot of sun exposure? Learn about the retinol sun sensitivity myth and sun exposure after using retinol.

Ulmus davidiana is found in antiaging skin care products to decrease inflammation and protect the skin from the sun and pollution.

Cellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of skin aging and is a skin aging biomarker. What is cellular senescence and can skin care target senescence?

Saururus Chinensis is an antiaging ingredient found in antiaging creams and skin lightening creams. It has photoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin lightening abilities.