Created for Created for From Women's Health for Created by Women's Health for Can Your Skin Type Change? A Dermatologist Weighs In Dr. Joshua Zeichner explains what those shifts in your complexion really mean. Apr 7, 2021 The general assumption is that your skin type is definitive. Once you’ve determined that you have dry, oily, or combination skin—and built your skincare routine around it—you won’t have to worry about any changes. The reality: skin is susceptible to shifts due to a number of factors, including environmental and hormonal changes. There is a difference between your skin going through temporary shifts vs. your skin type permanently changing. “Your skin type is genetically determined and that is not something that changes with the season,” says NYC-based dermatologist,