Skincare, calmly explained
Get to know your skin. Then caring for it gets simple.
Jade Vitals explains the different skin types, how to recognise them and what they really need. No sales pitch and no ten-step evening routine.
- Just explanationsWe don't sell anything or name brands.
- Less is often moreA few good basic steps work better than a full shelf.
- Gentle on your skinCalm and patience over quick tricks and hype.
Skin types
Five skin types, five approaches
Click the type that looks most like your skin. Not sure? Take the skin test below.
Dry skin
Often feels tight, can flake and mainly lacks oil.
Read moreOily skin
Gets shiny quickly, has visible pores and can break out.
Read moreCombination skin
Shiny in the T-zone, normal or dry on the cheeks.
Read moreNormal skin
Balanced: not tight, not oily, rarely reacts.
Read moreSensitive skin
Quickly reacts with redness, stinging or itching.
Read moreSkin test
Which skin type do you have?
Four short questions. Your answers stay in your browser and are never stored.
An indication, not a diagnosis. Your skin can change with the seasons.The basics
Three steps are enough
Every skin benefits from the same three basic steps. Only then do you look at extras.
Cleanse
Gently, with lukewarm water. In the evening you remove sunscreen, make-up and dirt; in the morning water is often enough.
Moisturise
A cream that suits your skin type holds in moisture and supports your skin barrier.
Protect
SPF 30 or higher every morning, even when it's cloudy. This is the step with the biggest long-term effect.
Ingredients
Know what's in the jar
From hyaluronic acid to niacinamide: the ingredient guide explains in plain language what an ingredient does and who it suits.
Go to the ingredient guideNatural isn't automatically gentlePlant-based ingredients can work beautifully, but essential oils and fragrance are often the very cause of irritation. Look at what an ingredient does, not just where it comes from.