This article is a translation of the original French article “État de peau vs type de peau : quelles différences et pourquoi c’est essentiel ?” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
What is skin type?
Skin type is a genetic and biological characteristic. It is your "base", and it changes little over time. There are generally four main skin types:
- Dry skin: lack of sebum, frequent tightness
- Oily skin: excess sebum, shine, enlarged pores
- Combination skin: oily T-zone, drier cheeks
- Normal skin: perfect balance, rare in adulthood
Skin type guides the choice of textures and actives in your products.
For example:
- Dry skin will prefer the rich, nourishing Mesotides® Age Recovery Cream.
- Oily, acne-prone skin will benefit more from the lighter, regulating Retinol Corrective Serum.
What is skin condition?
Unlike skin type, skin condition is temporary and changeable. It depends on many factors: stress, diet, climate, sleep, pollution...
The same skin type can therefore present different conditions over time:
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Dehydrated: lack of water, tightness without being dry
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Dull: lack of radiance, uneven complexion
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Reactive: tingling, redness, increased sensitivity
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Blemish-prone: spots, comedones, irregularities
It is the skin condition that should be treated as a priority, as it directly influences the health and appearance of your skin day to day.
A few examples of targeted treatments:
- Dull or dehydrated skin: the Hydrafacial treatment, a true benchmark in dermo-cosmetics, combines deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation and the infusion of personalised hydrating serums. Thanks to its patented Vortex-Fusion™ technology, it removes impurities while intensely rehydrating the skin. The result: a luminous complexion, plumped skin and an instant "glow" effect, with no downtime.
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Pigmentation spots or uneven skin tone: LaseMD, combined with tranexamic acid, targets pigmentation disorders at the source. This non-ablative fractional laser creates micro-channels in the skin to optimise the penetration of active ingredients, while stimulating cell renewal. It is particularly effective on melasma, solar lentigines and textural irregularities, for a visibly more even, radiant and uniform complexion.
A diagnosis carried out with a Skin Expert using Visia 7 technology allows an in-depth analysis of your skin's specific characteristics and the creation of a tailored treatment plan, perfectly adapted to your skin type and its current condition.
