The First Step to Smarter Skincare
Before you choose a serum, cleanser or moisturiser, it’s important to understand what your skin truly needs. That starts with knowing the difference between your skin type and your skin condition — two things that sound similar but are not the same.
Skin Type
Your skin type is primarily determined by your genetics — how much oil your skin naturally produces, how strong your barrier is, and your baseline hydration levels. It usually stays consistent over time.
Dry Skin
Feels tight, flaky or rough. Lacks natural oils and needs nourishing, comforting care.
Oily Skin
Appears shiny and may have enlarged pores or congestion. Needs balancing, not stripping.
Combination Skin
Oily in certain areas (like the T-zone) but dry or normal elsewhere. Needs targeted support.
Normal Skin
Feels balanced, smooth and comfortable. Benefits from daily hydration and protection.
Skin Condition
A skin condition is a temporary state — influenced by internal factors such as stress or hormones, and external ones like weather and product use. Common examples include dehydration, sensitivity, acne and dullness.
Unlike your type, your skin condition can change throughout the year or even week to week.
Why It Matters
Using the wrong products — for example, treating dehydration as dryness — is a common mistake. It can lead to poor results and disrupt your skin’s balance. Understanding both your type and condition helps you choose products that truly support your skin’s needs.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Understanding your skin is not a one-time diagnosis — it’s an ongoing relationship. Just like your body, your skin’s needs evolve with lifestyle and season.
At LaGaia, we offer carefully formulated products tailored to different skin types and conditions — each designed to bring the skin back to balance.
The smartest skincare begins not with more products — but with more awareness.
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