Skincare guides

Plain guides to skin types, routines and sunscreen.

• Sunscreen: why it matters most and how to choose oneDaily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher is the skincare step with the strongest evidence against sunburn, dark spots and photo-ageing. How to choose and apply it.
• Oily, dry, combination or sensitive: how to tell your skin typeA 30-minute test to tell oily, dry, combination and sensitive skin apart, what each type needs, and a basic morning and evening routine.
• Oily skin: a routine that controls shine without dryingCleanse twice a day with a gentle gel, keep a light moisturiser and sunscreen, and add salicylic acid or niacinamide. What to use and what to avoid.
• Dry skin: how to bring back comfortUse a cream or balm cleanser, then a moisturiser with humectants and barrier lipids on slightly damp skin. Dry versus dehydrated skin, and what to avoid.
• Sensitive skin: fewer products, gentler choicesKeep the routine short, choose fragrance-free formulas, add one product at a time with a patch test, and use soothing ingredients. Common triggers to avoid.