Skincare products tailored to all 16 skin types displayed at InterClinic
 

Personalized SkinCare at InterClinic

Every person’s skin is unique. And also, the way it reacts to environment, diet, hormones, and aging is shaped by many factors. Here at InterClinic Medicine & Surgery, we believe that skincare should never be one-size-fits-all. Instead, it should be guided by your skin type, your condition, and your goals. For that reson,  we follow a 16‑type skin classification system to offer skincare treatments and regimens that truly match you.

If you want skin that’s healthier, clearer, and radiantly you, this guide explains how understanding your skin type leads to better skincare, less guesswork, and better results.

What Are the “16 Skin Types”?

The idea of 16 skin types, which classifies skin based on four pairs of traits:

  • Oily (O) vs Dry (D)

  • Sensitive (S) vs Non-sensivie/Resistant (R)

  • Pigmented (P) vs Non‑Pigmented (N)

  • Wrinkled (W) vs Non-wrinkled/Tight (T)

When combined, these traits give a four-letter code (like OSNW, DRPT, etc.) that captures much more nuance than just “dry” or “oily”.

Knowing your type helps you and your skincare provider pick the ingredients, treatments, and routines best suited to reduce irritation, avoid breakouts, protect pigmentation, and slow signs of aging.

Why Skin Type Matters for Skincare

  • It Prevent Irritation & Allergies: If your skin is sensitive, using strong actives (like harsh acids or retinoids) may trigger redness or burning.

  • Better Targeted Solutions: Pigmentation‑prone skin needs brighteners; oily skin benefits from oil‑control and acne control; aging skin needs collagen stimulators.

  • Improved Longevity of Results: Using the right skincare for your skin type means treatments last longer and give sustainable results.

  • Better Resource Use: You avoid spending money on products that could harm or exacerbate issues rather than helping.

How We Assess Your 16 Skin Type at InterClinic

  1. Detailed Skin History & Lifestyle Review
    We will ask about your diet, stress, sleep, environment (sun exposure, pollution), skincare routines, past sensitivities, and family history of skin issues.

  2. Physical Examination & Skin Mapping
    We examine your skin under various lighting, evaluate texture, oiliness, hydration, pore size, wrinkles, pigmentation, and barrier health.

  3. Diagnostic Tools & Lab Tests (if needed)
    For certain skin types, we may use patch tests, pigment scans, hydration analyzers, or genetic/functional tests to assess predisposition to hyperpigmentation, sensitivity, or aging.

  4. Classification & Customized Plan
    Once we know your traits (O vs D, S vs R, P vs N, W vs T), we design a skincare regimen tailored to your 16‑type profile.

The 16 Skin Types & How We Treat Each

Here are sample skin types with their challenges and how we adapt skincare at InterClinic for each type. (Note: your skin might share traits with several; we create hybrid or mixed plans.)

Skin Type Code Common Issues Key Ingredients & Treatments
OSNW (Oily‑Sensitive‑Non‑pigmented‑Wrinkled) Excess sebum, breakouts, redness, early fine lines Gentle salicylic acid cleansers; niacinamide for sebum + barrier; mild retinoids; antioxidant serums; oil‑free non‑comedogenic moisturizers
DRPT (Dry‑Resistant‑Pigmented‑Tight) Dryness, dull‑tinged pigmentation, less visible wrinkling Rich moisturizers with ceramides & hyaluronic acid; brighteners (vitamin C, licorice root); gentle exfoliation; UV protection
OSPW (Oily‑Sensitive‑Pigmented‑Wrinkled) Stubborn breakouts, dark spots, uneven tone, early wrinkles Combination of acne treatments + pigment correctors; retinoids with barrier repair; antioxidant rich serums; light chemical peels under supervision
DRNT (Dry‑Resistant‑Non‑pigmented‑Tight) Flaking, tightness, lines from dehydration Hydrating oils; barrier repair creams; gentle exfoliation (lactic acid); growth factor / peptide serums; moisturizers sealed with occlusives at night
…and so on for the rest of the 16 types…    

Core Skincare Strategies We Use for All Skin Types

Regardless of your specific skin type, these fundamentals apply. They form the pillars of our approach to safe, effective, long‑term skincare:

  1. Gentle Cleansing
    We use cleansers appropriate to your skin’s oil/dry balance. Over‑cleansing damages barriers; under‑cleansing causes buildup.

  2. Barrier Repair & Protection
    For sensitive or dry types: ceramides, fatty acids, etc. For oily or reactive types: calming agents, avoiding irritating actives.

  3. Exfoliation
    Only after assessing tolerance. We regulate chemical exfoliants (AHAs, BHAs), enzyme peels, and physical exfoliants depending on sensitivity and pigmentation risk.

  4. Active Ingredients & Serums
    Tailored actives: retinoids/retinol, peptides, vitamin C, niacinamide, azelaic acid etc. We adjust concentration and frequency based on skin type (e.g. oily = more frequent low‑strength retinol, sensitive = very gradual introduction).

  5. Moisturization
    Light gel moisturizers for oily skin; richer creams for dry types; hybrids for combination skin; always non‑comedogenic when needed.

  6. Sun Protection (SPF)
    Daily use of broad‑spectrum SPF is non‑negotiable. Sunscreen protects from pigmentation, prevents further wrinkles, and supports healing.

  7. Lifestyle & Internal Health
    Hydration, diet, sleep, stress, hormonal balance all affect skin type. We integrate nutritional guidance, lifestyle medicine, and genetic/functional testing when necessary.

  8. Regular Monitoring & Adjustments
    Skin changes with weather, age, hormonal status. We review your plan regularly and adjust it.

Skincare Regimen Examples by Skin Type

Here are sample skincare routines for a few common 16‑type codes to illustrate how different the routines can be:

Type1: OSPT (Oily • Sensitive • Pigmented • Tight)

  • Morning: gentle foaming cleanser → antioxidant serum (vitamin C) → lightweight oil‑free moisturizer → SPF 50

  • Evening: mild cleansing → spot treatment if acne active → calming serum with niacinamide / azelaic acid → barrier repair cream at night

Type2: DRNW (Dry • Resistant • Non‑pigmented • Wrinkled)

  • Morning: creamy, hydrating cleanser → peptide / growth factor serum → rich day cream with hyaluronic acid → high SPF

  • Evening: oil‑based or balm cleanser → retinol (low strength) every other night → rich nourishing night cream

Type3: RPCW (Resistant • Pigmented • Combination • Wrinkled)

  • Morning: gentle gel cleanser → pigment corrector (e.g. vitamin C + niacinamide) → light hydration → broad‑spectrum SPF

  • Evening: double cleanse → chemical exfoliant (light AHA or BHA mix) 2‑3 times/week → retinoid nights → moisturizer

How InterClinic Delivers Personalized Skincare

  • Skin Type Quizzes & Diagnostic Tools: We use validated questionnaires, skin imaging, pigment scans, sensitivity tests, etc., to precisely identify your 16‑type code.

  • Ingredient Safety: We pick actives with proven safety, gradually introduce strong ingredients, and monitor responses (redness, peeling, pigmentation).

  • Advanced Treatments: Based on your skin type, we offer in‑clinic treatments — laser therapies (for pigment or sun damage), chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling, etc.

  • Professional Supervision: Especially for sensitive or reactive skin types, we guide you through routines so you avoid overuse or irritation.

  • Education & Lifestyle Integration: We teach you what to do at home, but also which lifestyle changes (diet, sleep, stress, sun exposure) will support your skin type’s needs.

Common Mistakes by Skin Type & How to Avoid Them

  • Using the wrong active strength too early, especially for sensitive or pigmented types → start low, go slow.

  • Skipping sun protection, especially for pigmented or wrinkle‑prone skin → SPF every day, rain or shine.

  • Over‑exfoliating combination or oily skin, leading to barrier damage.

  • Neglecting night routines, where skin repairs and regeneration happen.

  • Ignoring internal factors such as hormones, diet, gut health — which often undermine even the best skincare.

Final Thoughts: Why You’ll Feel the Difference

Choosing skincare that aligns with your skin’s fundamental type changes everything. You improve not just appearance, but comfort, confidence, long‑term skin health. When you work with experts who understand your skin’s unique code — its oiliness, sensitivity, pigmentation, and wrinkle traits — you avoid trial and error.

At InterClinic, we stand ready to help you discover your skin type, build a routine that truly suits you, and see real, glowing results.

Book your skin assessment today — let’s unlock the skincare routine designed for you.