Skin Type Myths Debunked — Understanding and Treating Your Skin Naturally
Whether you’re oily, dry, combination, or sensitive, your skin deserves skincare that understands its unique rhythm. Unfortunately, outdated advice has led many people to mistreat their skin types—stripping, overloading, or masking symptoms instead of nurturing balance. At Twentytwo, we’re here to set the record straight.
Myth 1: “Oily skin doesn’t need moisturiser.”
Truth: Oily skin still needs hydration—just the right kind.
Skipping moisturiser can actually make oily skin worse. When your skin lacks hydration, it produces more oil to compensate. The key is choosing lightweight, oil-free hydration that won’t clog pores or trigger excess sebum.
💧 Try our Moisture Boosting Oil Free Gel—it delivers hydration with a glassy-skin finish and zero residue.
Myth 2: “Sensitive skin can’t use active skincare.”
Truth: Sensitive skin can thrive with gentle actives from nature.
Being sensitive doesn’t mean avoiding skincare—it means choosing products that work with your skin. At Twentytwo, we use natural anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginkgo, oak extract, and aloe vera to calm irritation while still delivering results.
🌿 Tip: Look for fragrance-free, essential-oil-free products like our Brightening Eye Cream, designed to reduce puffiness and sensitivity with natural calming botanicals.
Myth 3: “You should treat acne with harsh, drying products.”
Truth: Over-drying acne-prone skin worsens breakouts and damages your barrier.
Traditional acne treatments often rely on aggressive synthetics like benzoyl peroxide or alcohol, which can cause inflammation and rebound oiliness. A gentler, long-term approach is better for your skin—and your confidence.
🌼 Our Brightening Vitamin C Serum helps fade acne marks and boost clarity, while the All-in-One Energising Facial Oil balances sebum and reduces inflammation without clogging pores.
Myth 4: “Your skin type never changes.”
Truth: Your skin evolves with age, lifestyle, hormones, and environment.
Many people stick with the same routine for years, even when their skin’s needs change. A summer routine might not work in winter. Hormonal shifts, stress, and diet can all alter oil production, sensitivity, or hydration needs.
✨ Advice: Listen to your skin. Our Hydrate & Nourish collections are designed to be mixed and matched depending on your skin's current condition.
Natural Care for Every Skin Type
Whether your skin is oily, dry, or somewhere in between, it craves balance—not extremes. With the right plant-powered support, your skin will thrive naturally and beautifully. Explore our Skin Type Solutions for tailored routines that adjust with you.
