Does your skin have spots? allergy? is it dry? have wrinkles? do the test

The skin type is influenced by genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors and, therefore, by changing some behaviors it is possible to improve the skin's health, making it more hydrated, nourished, luminous and with a younger appearance. For this, it is important to know the skin type well, in order to make better decisions regarding the choice of daily care.

One of the tools that can help determine your skin type is the Baumann System, which is a classification method that was developed by dermatologist Leslie Baumann. This system is based on four evaluation parameters: oiliness, sensitivity, pigmentation and tendency to develop wrinkles. Among the combination of these parameters, it is possible to determine 16 different skin types.

To be able to determine Baumann's skin type, the person must answer a questionnaire, the result of which evaluates 4 different parameters, can be used as a guide to choose the most suitable products.

Baumann skin types

The skin type classification system is based on four parameters that assess whether the skin is dry (D) or oily (O), pigmented (P) or non-pigmented (N), sensitive (S) or resistant (R) and with wrinkles (W) or firm (T), and each of these results is assigned a letter, which corresponds to the initial letter of the English word.

The combination of these results produces 16 potential skin types, with a specific letter sequence:

	Oily	Oily	Dry	Dry
Sensitive	OSPW	OSNW	DSPW	DSNW	With Wrinkles
Sensitive	OSPT	OSNT	DSPT	DSNT	Firm
Resistant	ORPW	ORNW	DRPW	DRNW	With Wrinkles
Resistant	ORPT	ORNT	DRPT	DRNT	Firm
	Pigmented	Non Pigmented	Pigmented	Non Pigmented

How to know the skin type

To find out what your skin type is according to the Baumann system and which products are best for you, just select the parameters that relate to your skin type in the following calculator. If you have doubts about any of the parameters, you must perform the respective test, which is below and then mark the result on the calculator. Here are some tips for assessing your skin type.

Oil test: Is my skin oily or dry?

Dry skin is characterized by insufficient sebum production or deficient skin barrier, which makes the skin more susceptible to losing water and becoming dehydrated. On the other hand, oily skin produces more sebum, being more protected from water loss and premature aging, however it can be more prone to suffering from acne.

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Do you have red pimples on your face?

NeverRarelyAt least once a monthAt least once a week

Do the products you use to care for your skin cause discomfort such as burning, redness or itching / itching?

NeverRarelySometimesAlwaysI don't use products on my face

Have you ever been diagnosed with acne or rosacea?

NoFriends and acquaintances tell me I haveYesYes, a serious caseDo not know

When you wear accessories that are not gold, are you allergic?

NeverRarelyFrequentlyAlwaysDon't remember

Sunscreens make your skin itch, burn, peel or turn red:

NeverRarelyFrequentlyAlwaysI never wear sunscreen

Have you ever been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, eczema or contact dermatitis?

NoMy friends tell me that I haveYesYes, I had a serious caseI'm not sure

How often does a skin reaction occur in the ring region?

NeverRarelyFrequentlyAlwaysI don’t wear rings

Bubble baths, oils or body lotions make your skin react, itch or dry out?

NeverRarelyFrequentlyAlwaysI never use these types of products. (If you don't use it because you react to the products, check the first answer)

Can you use soap provided in hotels on your body or face, without any problem?

Yes Most of the time, I have no problem. No, I feel itchy / itchy and reddened skin. I wouldn't use it. I take my usual, so I don't know.

Has anyone in your family been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, eczema, asthma or allergies?

NoA family member I knowVarious family membersMany of my family members have dermatitis, eczema, asthma or allergiesDo not know

What happens if I use scented detergents or fabric softeners?

My skin feels goodMy skin feels slightly dryIch itchy / itchy my skinIch itchy / itchy and itchy skinI'm not sure, or I never used it

How often do your face or neck turn red after exercise, stress or strong emotions?

NeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways

How often do you tend to turn red after drinking alcohol?

NeverSometimesFrequentlyAlways, or I don't drink because of this problemI never drink alcohol

How often does it turn red after eating hot or spicy foods?

NeverSometimesFrequentlyAlwaysI never eat spicy food.

How many visible red or blue blood vessels do you have on your face and nose?

None Few (one to three on the entire face, including the nose) Some (four to six on the entire face, including the nose) Many (more than seven on the entire face, including nose)

Does your face look red in the photos?

Never, or never noticed it SometimesFrequentlyAlways

People ask if it is burned, even when it is not?

NeverSometimesFrequentlyAlwaysI'm always tanned.

Redness, itching / swelling or swelling due to the use of cosmetics:

NeverSometimesFrequentlyAlwaysI don't use these products. (choose the 4th answer if you do not use these products because of redness, itching or swelling)

Resistant skins rarely suffer from acne problems, but even if they do, stronger formulations can be used to treat the problem, because there is no risk that the skin will react.

Pigmentation test: Is my skin pigmented or not?

This parameter measures the tendency that a person may have to develop hyperpigmentation, regardless of skin color, although darker skins are more likely to manifest pigmented skin type.

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Do you have wrinkles on your face?

No, not even when smiling, frowning or raising eyebrowsOnly when I smile, I move my forehead or raise my eyebrowsYes, with movement and some at restI have wrinkles even if I don't make movements

How old does your mother's face look?

5 to 10 years younger than her ageHer age 5 years older than her ageMore than 5 years older than her ageNot applicable: I was adopted or I don't remember

How old does your father's face look?

5 to 10 years younger than his ageHis age5 years older than his ageMore than five years older than his ageNot applicable: I was adopted or I don't remember

How old is the skin on your maternal grandmother's face?

5 to 10 years younger than her ageHer age5 years older than her ageMore than five years older than her ageNot applicable: I don't remember / I was adopted

How old does your maternal grandfather's face look?

5 to 10 years younger than his ageHis age5 years older than his ageMore than five years older than his ageNot applicable: I don't remember / I was adopted

How old does your paternal grandmother's face look?

5 to 10 years younger than her ageHer age5 years older than her ageMore than five years older than her ageNot applicable: I don't remember / I was adopted

How old does your paternal grandfather's face look?

5 to 10 years younger than his ageHis age5 years older than his ageMore than five years older than his ageNot applicable: I don't remember / I was adopted

Have you ever exposed your skin to the sun continuously, for more than two weeks a year?

Never 1 to 5 years 5 to 10 years More than 10 years

Have you ever been exposed to the sun on a seasonal basis, two weeks a year or less?

Never 1 to 5 years 5 to 10 years More than 10 years

Based on the places where you lived, how much time of daily sun exposure did you receive in your life?

Little. I lived in gray or cloudy places. I lived in climates with little sun, but also in places with regular sunshine. I lived in places with a good amount of sun exposure, I lived in tropical, northern or very sunny places

How old do you feel your skin looks?

1 to 5 years younger than my ageMy age5 years older than my ageMore than 5 years older than my age

During the past 5 years, how often did you intentionally tan your skin through outdoor sports or other activities?

NeverOnce a monthOnce a weekDaily

How many times have you been to an artificial solarium?

Never 1 to 5 times 5 to 10 times Many times

During your lifetime, how many cigarettes have you smoked (or been exposed to)?

NoneSome packsFrom several to many packsSmoke every dayNever smoked, but I lived with smokers or worked with people who smoked regularly in my presence