Section 2. Skin Type – Baumann Method Answer thinking about your skin in its natural state – without any products applied, or how it generally behaves.
2.1. On a morning after cleansing with nothing applied, after 2–3 hours your skin looks and feels:
a) Rough, flaking or tight – uncomfortable, you want to apply cream immediately b) Slightly tight but no visible flaking c) Balanced and comfortable, no shine d) Shiny or greasy, especially on the forehead and nose
2.2. If you skip your moisturiser, your skin:
a) Really suffers – feels tight or even painful all day b) Feels slightly uncomfortable but manageable c) Behaves normally d) Actually feels better – moisturiser often feels unnecessary or too heavy
2.3. Enlarged, visible pores on your face:
a) None – skin looks smooth and even b) A few, mostly around the nose and forehead c) Noticeable across the whole face d) Very large and clearly visible
2.4. After using a foaming cleanser or soap, your skin feels:
a) Very dry, sometimes uncomfortably so b) Slightly tight c) Normal d) The same or still oily – cleansing barely makes a difference e) I don’t use foaming products – they cause unpleasant sensations
2.5. A few hours after applying foundation without powder, it:
a) Flakes or settles into texture and lines b) Stays even and smooth c) Looks slightly shiny d) Breaks down and looks very shiny or greasy e) I don’t use foundation
2.6. Skincare products (cream, cleanser, toner) cause you redness, itching or breakouts:
a) Never b) Rarely – only with clearly harsh products c) Often, especially with new products d) Almost always – my skin is very reactive
2.7. How often do you experience breakouts or spots on your face:
a) Never b) Rarely – a few times a year c) Approximately once a month d) Weekly or more often
2.8. Your face flushes or goes red from stress, exercise, spicy food or alcohol:
a) Never b) Sometimes c) Often d) Almost always – it’s a noticeable, persistent issue
2.9. Visible red veins or thread veins on your face or nose:
a) None b) One or two, barely noticeable c) Several, clearly visible d) Many, very prominent
2.10. Have you ever been diagnosed with acne, rosacea, eczema or contact dermatitis:
a) No b) Possibly – I suspect it but it hasn’t been confirmed c) Yes, one of the above d) Yes, in a severe or chronic form
2.11. Atopic dermatitis, eczema, asthma or food allergies in your family:
a) No b) One family member c) Several family members d) Very common in my family
2.12. After a spot, irritation or cut, a dark or brown mark remains on the skin:
a) Never – only a pink mark that fades quickly b) Sometimes – but it disappears within a week or two c) Often – the mark persists for weeks d) Almost always – it stays for months
2.13. Dark spots, uneven tone or hyperpigmentation on your face:
a) None b) Not sure – possibly minor ones c) Present but barely noticeable d) Present and clearly visible – it’s a concern for me
2.14. Pigmentation spots during pregnancy, while taking contraceptives or hormone therapy:
a) No b) One or two c) Several d) Many, clearly visible e) Not applicable
2.15. In the sun, your skin:
a) Burns and turns red but doesn’t tan b) Burns first, then develops a slight tan c) Tans easily and quickly d) My skin is naturally dark – hard to tell the difference
2.16. Wrinkles on your face:
a) None – skin looks smooth even during expression b) Appear only when smiling or frowning c) Present during expression and a few at rest d) Clearly visible even without any expression
2.17. How does your mother’s skin look compared to her age:
a) 5–10 years younger b) About her age c) A few years older d) Noticeably older than her age e) I can’t answer this
2.18. How much time have you spent in direct sun over your lifetime (beach, sport, outdoor activities):
a) Very little – I avoid the sun b) Moderate – a few weeks a year c) A lot – active outdoor lifestyle or years in sunny climates d) A great deal – long-term residence in a sunny region
2.19. Smoking now or in the past (or prolonged passive exposure):
a) Never b) Passive exposure but never smoked myself c) Smoked but quit d) I smoke now
Section 3. Skin Barrier Condition This section is one of the most important in a corneotherapy-based approach. The condition of your skin barrier determines how your skin responds to products, environment and stress.
3.1. How does your skin respond to a new skincare product:
Tolerates most products well with no reaction Occasionally some redness or itching – I need to patch test Reacts often – the range of products I can use is very limited Almost always reacts – my skin is very unstable
3.2. After cleansing with nothing applied, your skin feels:
Comfortable – pleasant and balanced Slightly tight but manageable Very tight or almost painful Hot, burning or itchy – even water causes irritation
3.3. Seasonal changes in your skin:
No – skin is stable throughout the year Yes – in winter or heated environments it becomes drier or more sensitive Yes – in summer (heat, UV, sweat) it gets worse It reacts badly in both winter and summer – unstable all year round
3.4. Do you feel that some products don’t absorb properly or that your skin seems to “reject” them:
No – products are generally absorbed well Sometimes – certain textures sit on the surface Often – cream tends to pill or sit in a film on the skin Yes, this is a persistent and frustrating issue
3.5. Sudden flare-ups of irritation with no obvious cause:
No Rarely Sometimes – hard to identify the trigger Often – my skin is unpredictable
3.6. Aggressive treatments in the last 6 months:
(chemical peels, device-based treatments, high-strength retinoids, microneedling)
No, nothing like that Yes, once Yes, regularly – once a month or more Yes, and my skin became more sensitive or unstable afterwards
3.7. Does your skin flake or peel?
Often Sometimes Never
3.8. Do you feel burning or stinging after applying products?
Often Sometimes Never
3.9. Do you notice dehydration lines (small wrinkles from dryness)?
Often Sometimes Never
3.10. Do you exfoliate more than 2–3 times per week?
Often Sometimes Never
3.11. Have you experienced strong sensitivity after professional treatments?
Often Sometimes Never
3.12. Do breakouts appear along with redness or irritation?
Often Sometimes Never