The ORPT skin type is one of 16 unique skin types identified in the Baumann Skin Typing System, a dermatologist-developed skin typing system created by professor Leslie Baumann in 2005. If you have oily, resistant, pigmented, and tight skin, your Baumann skin type is ORPT.
Your main concerns are likely to be excess sebum, large pores, and dark spots. To target them effectively, try selecting simple, lightweight products that feature tried-and-tested exfoliating and brightening ingredients.
This post is part of a series on the Baumann Skin Typing System, a dermatologist-developed skin typing system with 16 different skin types. If you are a ORPT skin type, keep reading; if not, take our quiz to find your unique skin type!
On this post:
- What is the Baumann Skin Typing System?
- What are the 16 Baumann skin types?
- The ORPT skin type: How to identify it
- How to care for ORPT skin
What is the Baumann Skin Typing System?
The Baumann Skin Type Indicator, or Baumann Skin Typing System, is a skin type classification system created by dermatology professor Leslie Baumann. It was first unveiled in the book “The Skin Type Solution”, published in 2005, and it’s since taken the world of beauty by storm.
Rather than rely on the traditional skin types we’re all familiar with (think dry, normal, or oily skin), the Baumann system is based around skin characteristics. According to Leslie Baumann, each person can be placed on either side of these four parameters, resulting in a unique skin type:
- Oily (O) versus Dry (D)
- Sensitive (S) versus Resistant (R)
- Pigmented (P) versus Nonpigmented (N)
- Wrinkled (W) versus Tight or Unwrinkled (T)
What are the 16 Baumann skin types?
In the table below, you will be able to find the 16 Baumann skin types, divided by the two characteristics that are often easier to identify: Oily (O) versus Dry (D) skin, and Sensitive (S) versus Resistant (R) skin:
| Dry | Oily | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitive | DSNT DSNW DSPT DSPW |
OSNT OSNW OSPT OSPW |
| Resistant | DRNT DRNW DRPT DRPW |
ORNT ORNW ORPT → you are here ORPW |
The ORPT skin type: How to identify it
The ORPT skin type is oily, resistant, pigmented, and tight (unwrinkled). If you’re interested in learning more, here’s what that means:
Oily
The main difference between oily and dry skin is the amount of sebum produced by the skin, which, in turn, can affect the skin’s moisture balance. Oily skin is the least problematic of the two, according to the Baumann system, but it’s still not without issue. The major complaints associated with oily skin include excess shine, dilated pores and, occasionally, the development of acne.
Resistant
There’s sensitive skin, and then there’s everything-proof skin, resisting everything from daily aggressions to highly concentrated skincare products. Resistant skin doesn’t need a lot of pampering–its only downside is that it may be resistant even to the positive effects of skincare actives when used in low concentrations.
Pigmented
“Pigmented” skin types have a tendency to develop uneven and unwanted pigmentation, such as dark spots and patches, melasma, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Hyperpigmentation is an incredibly common skin concern, but it’s also very challenging to get around. If you struggle with dark spots and want to correct them, you should make them your topmost priority when building your skincare routine.
Tight
“Tight” skin doesn’t have any visible signs of aging–yet. If you have a “tight” skin type, you have two possible options when building your skincare routine: you can keep things simple and make sure your skin stays healthy and hydrated, or you can turn it up a notch and focus on preventing the first signs of aging. The choice is yours, and it’ll depend on a lot of factors: your age, your lifestyle, the environmental aggressions you’re exposed to, and so much more.
How to care for ORPT skin
If your skin type is ORPT, you have oily, resistant, pigmented, and tight skin. Dark spots are likely to be your biggest skin concerns, but excess sebum and large pores may be on your list too. When putting together a skincare routine for your ORPT skin type, we recommend investing in tried-and-tested exfoliating and brightening ingredients. Here’s what we suggest:
- A gentle but effective cleanser, to purify your skin without drying it out;
- A balancing toner to keep oiliness in check;
- A brightening treatment (could be a serum or cream, depending on your preferences) formulated with tried-and-tested ingredients, like azelaic, kojic, or tranexamic acids, or Thiamidol;
- A very high protection sunscreen for daily wear. Super important to prevent further dark spots!
Discover your ORPT skincare routine now:
To help you out, we’ve put together two ORPT skincare routines you can try. The second routine is all-vegan, the first is not, but you can trust that they both feature some of our favorite products for oily skin:
The Baumann Skin Typing System may seem a little complicated at first, but it’s a simple, intuitive way to classify skin types based on 4 characteristics that everyone can understand. If you are a ORPT skin type, you know your skin is oily, resistant, pigmented, and tight; following the routines above, you will be able to care for your skin according to its specific needs. Still need a little help? Then don’t hesitate to contact our beauty experts; we’ll be glad to help!
