Understanding Your Skin Type & Choosing the Right Natural Products

One of the most important steps in building an effective skincare routine is understanding your skin type. Using the wrong products — even natural ones — can leave your skin feeling unbalanced. Here's a simple guide to identifying your skin type and choosing the right Revity products for you.

The Four Main Skin Types

1. Normal Skin

Balanced, not too oily or dry, with small pores and a healthy glow. Lucky you! Almost any natural product will work well. Try Revity's natural soap bars and a light botanical cream for daily maintenance.

2. Dry Skin

Feels tight, may flake or feel rough. Needs rich, deeply hydrating products. Revity's natural creams and botanical oils are perfect — look for ingredients like shea butter and jojoba oil.

3. Oily Skin

Shiny appearance, enlarged pores, prone to breakouts. Needs gentle cleansing without stripping. Our natural soap bars cleanse effectively without over-drying, which can actually make oiliness worse.

4. Combination Skin

Oily in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) but dry on the cheeks. Use a gentle cleanser all over and apply richer products only to dry areas.

Sensitive Skin

If your skin reacts easily to products, always choose fragrance-free or lightly scented natural options. Revity's pure botanical formulas are designed to be gentle on even the most sensitive skin.

Not sure where to start? Browse our Starter Packs — a great way to try a range of products and find what works best for your skin.