About Skin Type Solutions
Revolutionizing personalized skincare through science-backed diagnostics and the world's most trusted skin typing system.
Our Mission: Revolutionizing Global Skin Health
We're dedicated to improving global skin health by partnering with medical providers and skincare brands to promote scientifically proven treatments, diet, lifestyle habits, and supplements. Our goal is to reduce ineffective and harmful products while dramatically increasing the proper use of efficacious therapies.
Evidence-Based Approach
Systematic, scientific methodology that correctly identifies barriers to skin health and provides clear instructions for improvement.
Empowering Providers
Supporting medical aestheticians, physicians, and providers with tools to simplify, optimize, and revolutionize their approach to skin health.
Patient-Centered Care
Promoting education, engagement, and interaction to improve compliance and outcomes for every patient.
The Baumann Skin Typing System
A scientifically-validated system that categorizes skin into 16 distinct types, enabling truly personalized skincare treatment for optimal results.
Scientifically Validated Since 2004
Developed through rigorous research and clinical trials, included in medical textbooks and training curriculums worldwide since 2007.
Globally Adopted Standard
Used by over 250 doctors worldwide and integrated into dermatology practices, medical spas, and skincare clinics across six continents.
Data-Driven Insights
Over 1 million patients skin typed, providing invaluable data for genetic research, microbiome studies, and cosmeceutical development.
The 16 Baumann Skin Types
Each skin type represents a unique combination of four factors: Dry vs. Oily, Sensitive vs. Non-sensitive, Pigmented vs. Non-pigmented, and Tight vs. Wrinkled.
15+ Years of Excellence
Building the gold standard in personalized skincare recommendations through continuous innovation and scientific validation.
Our proprietary software generates over 40,000 different skincare regimens based on skin type, lifestyle habits, brand preference, and price point.
Validated using objective methods including sebometer, spectrophotometer, and Canfield Visia Camera System for accurate remote diagnosis.
Our platform uses deep learning and data analytics to continuously improve recommendations based on patient outcomes and provider feedback.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
We're lifelong learners, constantly researching, testing, and expanding our expertise. We see it as our duty to be the authoritative source for skincare science and innovation.
Honesty, integrity, and transparency are at our core. We're brand agnostic and only recommend products that meet our rigorous scientific standards for efficacy.
We're passionate about guiding physicians, staff, and patients toward their best outcomes. Every decision is made with patient health and satisfaction in mind.
Backed by Rigorous Research
Our commitment to scientific excellence drives continuous improvement in personalized skincare recommendations.
Featured in 7 chapters of major medical textbooks and numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, establishing the scientific foundation for personalized skincare.
The Global Dermatology Alliance tested our system across multiple ethnicities, ages (13-80), and both genders, confirming its universal applicability.
Multiple dermatologists at the University of Miami validated our questionnaire and product recommendations through extensive clinical trials from 2005-2013.
Contributing to genetic research identifying genes responsible for skin characteristics and microbiome effects on various skin types.
Dynamic Regimen Generation Technology
Our intelligent platform instantaneously provides accurate skincare regimens from over 40,000 combinations across 40+ different brands. The system simultaneously gathers data for deep learning to continuously improve treatment recommendations.
Our Vision for the Future
Skin Type Solutions is setting the ethical standard for skincare recommendations. We envision a world where every patient has access to personalized, science-backed skincare guidance through their trusted medical providers.
By fostering education, engagement, and communication between providers and patients, we're building a future where knowing your Baumann Skin Type and corresponding products is the gold standard for skincare efficacy. Our platform empowers patients to take an active role in improving their skin health while supporting practice growth and patient satisfaction.