Skin/Hair Types

We often talk about hyperseborrhea to describe excessive sebum production, but much less frequently about dysseborrhea. Literally meaning “poor-quality sebum,” dysseborrhea can also have detrimental and visible effects on the skin. Definitions, causes, solutions… Keep reading to discover all there is to know about dysseborrhea.

Many people confuse combination skin with oily skin, yet they represent two distinct skin types, each with its own characteristics and requirements. Differentiating between them is the first step in designing an effective skincare routine. How can you identify combination skin versus oily skin? Let’s explore a few practical tips together.

Between dehydrated zones that feel taut and localized excess sebum production, combination skin has conflicting requirements. This imbalance demands a tailored skincare routine to maintain comfort. How do you effectively care for combination skin? In this article, discover our tips for providing combination skin with the targeted care it needs.

Between localized sebum hyperproduction and areas of dryness, combination skin navigates two opposing conditions. Though this trait may seem challenging, it is nonetheless common. To care for combination skin most effectively, one must first understand it. Let’s explore this skin type together.

Having dry or atopic skin can make daily life a bit more complicated. Tightness, itching, redness... The discomforts are numerous and it can sometimes seem difficult to find effective solutions to soothe the skin. However, taking care of dry or atopic skin is not an impossible task. It's just a matter of adopting the right habits and choosing suitable products. Here are our tips for relieving and soothing dry and atopic skin on a daily basis.

Dry skin is a skin type characterized by an alteration of the skin barrier, a deficiency in natural hydration factors, and a low sebum synthesis, leading to a weakened hydrolipidic film. These characteristics expose the epidermis to external aggressions and water loss. Is it possible to control sebum production to compensate for the lack in dry skin? Learn more about this topic in the following.

Just when you've finally been able to identify your skin type, as well as the necessary skincare products to meet your skin's specific needs, you start to notice visible changes in texture, complexion, and sensitivity that weren't observed before. But once we know our skin type, is it set for life or can it deviate from its current path over time?

Dry skin is a skin type that is characterized by its roughness and tightness. This skin dryness can be innate, favored by certain weather conditions or by aging. Discover in this article all the causes of dry skin.

Having dry skin can lead to feelings of discomfort, tightness, and redness. Weakened, the skin barrier tends to react to the slightest external or internal aggressions. Discover here all the characteristics of dry skin and how to take care of it.

Having sensitive skin can sometimes lead to discomfort: irritations, redness, and inflammation can accumulate throughout the day. Highly reactive, it requires special attention and appropriate care. Several causes can explain this skin hypersensitivity. Learn more about these different factors.

Having sensitive skin increases exposure to feelings of discomfort, tightness, and redness. Weakened, the skin barrier tends to react to the slightest external or internal aggressions. Discover here all the characteristics of sensitive skin and how to take care of it.

Highly reactive, sensitive skin requires special and gentle care to avoid tightness, itching, irritation, and redness. To prevent the onset of these discomforting sensations, here are 5 practices to adopt when you have sensitive skin.

While a shiny and glossy appearance is the primary characteristic of oily skin (+), this skin type can also experience its share of imperfections such as enlarged pores, small pimples, blackheads, and more. Faced with such conditions, we can easily be tempted to remedy them with methods that are not suitable. However, it's these daily bad habits that prevent us from eliminating the shine. Let's discuss the 8 mistakes to avoid with oily skin (+) so as not to exacerbate the problem, and the new habits to adopt so that the skin can regain its balance.

When we developed our skin diagnosis, we decided to go beyond sebum production alone as a factor. That’s how Typology defined 24 skin profiles, including the PE(–) type. Which individuals does this skin typology address? Here’s more information on PE(–) skin.

At Typology, we don’t simply consider sebum production to establish a skin profile; we also evaluate the progression of skin aging and exposure to oxidative factors. This approach has enabled us to identify 24 skin typologies, including PE(+) skin. You’ve completed your skin assessment, you’re PE(+), and you’d like more information about this profile? You’re in the right place—keep reading to discover what lies behind this designation.

Understanding your skin is the first step toward providing it with exactly what it needs. While only four skin types are typically recognized, at Typology we decided to go further and develop a skin diagnostic tool that catalogs 24 distinct skin typologies. Among these is the VE(-) skin profile. What does this profile entail? Discover it in this article.

At Typology, we’ve opted not to rely solely on sebum production to define skin profiles, but to also include the stage of aging and exposure to oxidative factors. This approach has resulted in 24 skin typologies, including VE(.) skin. What does this skin profile correspond to? Find out here.

Although four skin types are typically recognized, at Typology we chose to go further and differentiate 24 distinct skin typologies, resulting in the VE(+) profile. Your skin is VE(+) and you’re probably wondering what that means and how to care for it. Keep reading to find out.