
The Best Skin Cleansers by Skin Type
Whether your skin is sensitive, acne-prone, oily, or dry, using the right cleanser can have a profound effect on your skin’s overall health and appearance. The best skin cleanser for you will depend on your Baumann Skin Type®. A cleanser is an important step in a skin care routine. This ...
2021-10-29 | Leslie Baumann MD

Skin Barrier Repair Moisturizers
Skin Barrier Repair Moisturizers Skin Barrier Repair products are the best moisturizers to treat dry skin and eczema . However, there are many types of moisturizers – so why are skin barrier products better than other kinds of moisturizers to hydrate skin? Before we can explain why barrier creams such ...
2021-10-29 | Leslie Baumann MD

The Best Skin Care Products To Renew Skin
Glowing and youthful skin is often the holy grail of beauty for many of my patients. Indeed, a complexion that glows will also exude confidence and glamor. Thankfully, a renewed and glowing skin tone is easy to achieve at home with a personalized skin care routine. What Causes Rough Skin? ...
2021-06-18 | Leslie Baumann MD

Baumann Skin Type 13: DRPT
The DRPT Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Pigmented, and Tight, with two barriers to skin health: dehydration and pigmentation. This skin type is uncommon and is usually seen in those with Fitzpatrick Skin Type III or higher. The two main concerns, dryness and pigmentation, tend to go hand-in-hand, as itching ...
2021-06-17 | Leslie Baumann MD

Baumann Skin Type 16: DRNW
The DRNW Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Non-Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with two barriers to skin health: dehydration and aging. This is a common skin type that can be easily managed with the proper daily skin care regimen and lifestyle habits such as wearing sunscreen and avoiding deliberate tanning. What Are ...
2021-06-17 | Leslie Baumann MD

Baumann Skin Type 15: DRPW
The DRPW Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Pigmented, and Wrinkled, with three barriers to skin health: dehydration, pigmentation, and aging. A common skin type, DRPW skin can fit a number of profiles, including: A person younger than 30 years old with dry skin who is often in the sun without ...
2021-06-17 | Leslie Baumann MD

Baumann Skin Type 14: DRNT
The DRNT Skin Type is Dry, Resistant, Non-Pigmented, and Tight, with only one barrier to skin health: dehydration. Because they only have one barrier to skin health, DRNTs are rarely seen in a dermatology practice. Though dryness can lead to a dull, uneven complexion and sometimes itchiness and flaking, these ...
2021-06-17 | Leslie Baumann MD

Baumann Skin Type 4: DSNW
The DSNW Skin Type is Dry, Sensitive, Non-pigmented, and Wrinkled. The majority of people with this skin type fit into one of two categories: 1) an adult with rosacea and photoaging or 2) a woman with acne. Though this skin type can be challenging to manage because it has three ...
2021-06-16 | Leslie Baumann MD