Skin Types Guide: How to Identify Your Skin Type and Which Treatment Suits You

Looking for a facial tailored exactly to your skin? Discover how to identify your skin type and which professional treatment at Ellie Skin & Laser will give you the results you have been dreaming of.

Every skin is a world of its own. What works for your friend will not necessarily work for you. The secret to healthy, radiant skin is matching the treatment precisely to your skin type — and that is exactly what we do at Ellie Skin & Laser.

Through personalised diagnosis and treatment, we have guided hundreds of clients — women and men — to their best skin. In this guide we explain how to identify your skin type and which professional treatment suits each one.

How Do You Know What Your Skin Type Is?

The most accurate answer comes from a professional diagnosis. But before you arrive, it is worth getting to know the five main categories:

The Five Main Facial Skin Types

1. Normal Skin

Balanced skin — neither too oily nor too dry. Small pores, a smooth texture, no tendency to redness or flaking. If this is you, you are already in a good place — but a classic facial maintains the balance and prevents future concerns.

2. Dry Skin

A lack of lipids and moisture. The signs: flaking, tightness, fine lines and a rough texture. Dry skin needs treatment that delivers deep moisture and restores the skin barrier.

3. Oily Skin

Overactive sebaceous glands. Signs: prominent pores, persistent shine, a tendency to blemishes and comedones. Oily skin needs a deep, professional cleanse that regulates sebum production.

4. Combination Skin

The most common skin type. The T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) is oily while the cheeks are dry or normal. The challenge: a treatment that balances both areas without over-drying or over-greasing either.

5. Sensitive Skin

Reacts easily to products or the environment — redness, burning, itching. It can sit on top of any other skin type, and it needs a particularly gentle, professional approach.

Which Treatment Suits Each Concern?

Beyond skin type, everyone has specific goals. A quick guide to matching treatment to concern:

• Blemishes and acne → acne treatment + hydro-peeling for a deep cleanse
• Pigmentation and dark spots → a facial with microdermabrasion exfoliation
• Wrinkles and fine lines → a lifting facial or plasma treatment
• Lax, less-firm skin → facial electrodes treatment or HIFU
• Dark circles and puffiness → a dedicated dark-circles eye treatment
• Dull, lacklustre skin → a luxurious caviar facial
• Advanced ageing → mesotherapy combined with microneedling and ultrasound

Our Advanced Treatments

Beyond classic facials, the clinic offers a range of advanced technologies:

Hydro-Peeling — Deep Cleansing with Water Pressure

Controlled water pressure removes dead cells, cleanses pores and renews the skin. Suitable for all skin types, with immediate results and no downtime.

Microdermabrasion — Advanced Exfoliation

A micro-crystal exfoliation treatment that addresses wrinkles, scarring, pigmentation and uneven texture. The result: smooth, fresh, radiant skin.

Plasma — Rejuvenation Without Surgery

Dual plasma technology for lifting, firming and healing without surgery — treating acne, scarring, lax skin and wrinkles with impressive results.

HIFU — A Facelift Without Surgery

Targeted high-intensity focused ultrasound for facial lifting, firming and contouring. Natural results that improve over time — no surgery, no downtime.

Dual Mesotherapy — Microneedling + Ultrasound

Two technologies in one: microneedling creates microscopic channels while ultrasound infuses active ingredients deep into the skin. For wrinkles, lax skin and uneven texture.

Want to know exactly which treatment suits you? We offer a free consultation in which we diagnose your skin type, understand your goals and match the precise treatment.