Why We Formulate By Skin Profile

Journal 02

Why We Formulate By Skin Profile

BY: AR

If your skincare routine is not formulated to address your skin type, it is likely less effective than it could be. Worse, it may be causing damage.

Meet The Fitzpatrick Scale

The Fitzpatrick Scale of skin classifies categories according to UV reaction, showing that different types of skin have different needs.

Skin Profile	fitzpatrick scale	Details
Fair/Sensitive Skin	I, II	Higher vulnerability to UV light and environmental stresses (burns easily)
Balanced Skin	II, IV	Reacts to UV light (sometimes burns, sometimes tans)
Melanin-Rich	IV, VI	Provides natural protection against UV light (tans easily)

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What does this mean for you?

Balanced Skin
Balanced skin benefits from serums that enhance hydration and address photoaging.

A clinical trial using a hyaluronic acid serum in subjects with Fitzpatrick types I-VI showed excellent tolerability, significant improvements in hydration, smoothness, and fine lines, and no increase in irritation markers.

Fitzpatrick types III and IV benefit from circadian-aligned actives that maintain hydration and repair as well. Studies show that epigenetic and biomimetic ingredients may support daily resilience and overnight renewal.
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Melanin-Rich Skin
Melanin-rich skin is more susceptible to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

A multi-center study of a plant-based adaptogen serum in Fitzpatrick I-VI types, including a significant proportion of Black and Asian participants, found significant improvements in pigmentation, texture, and global skin quality, with only mild, transient adverse events.

Fitzpatrick types V and VI on are at an increased risk of hyperpigmentation and post-inflammatory discoloration. Skincare should prioritize brightening agents such as niacinamide and licorice root extract, avoiding overly aggressive exfoliants. Circadian-aligned, barrier-supportive, and microbiome-friendly actives can help prevent pigmentary issues and support even tone.
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Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is prone to irritation and erythema.

Evaluation of a serum designed specifically for sensitive skin demonstrated that a tailored combination of actives significantly reduced erythema, increased hydration, and improved the skin barrier, with only minor, transient adverse events.

Fitzpatrick types I and II are typically easily inflamed and on the dry side. For it, skincare should prioritize barrier-supporting agents such as ceramides, omega fatty acids, and soothing botanicals. Biomimetic, bio-identical, and microbiome-supportive actives can enhance barrier repair and reduce irritation, especially when used at night.
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Why We Formulate By Skin Profile

If your skincare routine is not formulated to address your skin type, it is likely less effective than it could be. Worse, it may be causing damage.

Meet The Fitzpatrick Scale

What does this mean for you?

Balanced Skin

Melanin-Rich Skin

Sensitive Skin