The DSPW Skin Type is Dry, Sensitive, Pigmented, and Wrinkled. DSPW is one of the most complex and challenging skin types to manage, as all four barriers to skin health are present: dehydration, inflammation, pigmentation, and aging. Many DSPW skin types also struggle with acne or rosacea. However, all of ...

The OSPT Skin Type is Oily, Sensitive, Pigmented, and Tight. Most people with this skin type are younger than 30, have a Fitzpatrick Skin Type of III or higher, and struggle with acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. While the combination of acne and pigmentation issues can be a challenge for this ...

The DSNT Skin Type is Dry, Sensitive, Non-pigmented, and Tight, with two barriers to skin health: dehydration and inflammation. While dry, sensitive skin can be a challenge for this skin type, the right skincare regimen that includes a barrier repair moisturizer and anti-inflammatory ingredients can leave DSNT types well on ...

Are high-end skincare products worth the expense? The short answer is: It depends on your Baumann Skin Type and what skincare products you need before you can know if skincare products are worth the price. We help you understand the science so you will know when to splurge on expensive luxury skin care and when to save.

An uneven skin tone on the face and dark spots on the skin can be caused by many skin conditions such as melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Sun exposure, blue light from the phone and computer, and exposure to heat can also cause an uneven skin tone on the face and ...

Oily skin is caused by a sebum secretion from the sebaceous gland located down inside the hair follicle. Sebum secretion is increased by genetics, hormones, stress and other factors. This blog discussed the eight Baumann Skin Types and why it is desirable to have oily skin.

In our dermatology practices, we often hear people say they have mature skin, but this is not a true dermatology diagnosis. The meaning of mature skin can differ among different people but to the dermatologist, mature skin means a combination of one or more of the following mature skin characteristics: ...

Dry skin has an impaired skin barrier. Dehydration leads to inflammation, pigmentation and aging. This is the first barrier to skin health that your skincare routine should target.

There is so much confusion about the meaning of combination skin. This is because combination skin is not a true skin type. People can mean many different things when they say combination skin. For this reason, it is important to define combination skin type. What is Combination Skin? There are ...

Did you know that most major skincare and cosmetics brands, including Almay, Clinique, and Proactiv, were developed by dermatologists or based on research and testing performed by dermatologists? The history of dermatologist-developed skincare and the biographies of anyone involved is something that personally fascinates me. The stories behind some of ...

Learn about the issues that should be considered when choosing a skincare routine for your Baumann Skin Type

If you are with a dark brown or black skin color and you feel that sometimes your skin looks a bit gray, then you may have something that dermatologists refer to as ‘ashy skin’.   Thankfully, getting rid of ashy skin on the face and body is easily achievable at home with a personalized skin care routine. Read on for our expert dermatologist tips on how to get rid of, and prevent, ashy skin. To read more about “What causes skin color? ” click here.