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NORMAL:

Normal skin has a radiant shine complex, with slightly visible pores. It has the same feel all over. There should be no dry patches or oily zones anywhere on the skin. The skin color is a healthy pink and has equal hydration of water and sebum.

OILY

Oily skin is thick, well moisturized and covered with a protective oily film. This skin type has excess sebum and is prone to acne break outs.  The appearance is usually shiny and can have clogged pores. The skin has over productive sebaceous glands which produce excess oils throughout the day and night.

COMBINATION:

Combination skin has different areas on the face that can be either oily or dry in addition to normal.  Usually the skin will have an oiler T-zone area around the nose, forehead, or chin areas. It can also have a drier than normal area in the cheeks.

DRY:

Dry skin is drier than normal and can have patches of dry or flaky skin in certain areas.  Usually it is drier in the cheek area and can feel taunt or tight all over. Skin appears dull and dehydrated.

ANTI – AGING:

Aging skin has many challenges. Fine lines begin to appear with possible dryness. Skin can begin to have loss of elasticity, firmness, and irregularities in pigmentation.

CHANGES IN YOUR 20’S

In your 20’s your skin has no lines or sun damage and is naturally hydrated. The skin’s pH is 4.5 with cellular turnover in 14 – 25 days.  The dead skin cells are not as easily shed and external factors are starting to have a greater impact, leaving your skin slightly duller.

CHANGES IN YOUR 30’S

In your 30’s your first wrinkles and sun damage start to appear. Cellular turnover takes up to 30 days. Subcutaneous fat forms ridges and refuses to bounce back as readily as it once did when you smile. Environmental damage from pollution, smoke and sunlight are starting to take their toll on the dermis.  Collagen fibers begin to loosen and the skin looses its tone and flexibility.

CHANGES IN YOUR 40’S

In your 40’s the skin’s pH level is 5.0 with cellular turnover at 40 days. Wrinkles are appearing faster and dehydration is more evident.  Broken capillaries and uneven skin tone are appearing along with the decline in estrogen. The collagen fibers are decreasing in number. The skin becomes fragile with the loss of fat in the subcutaneous layer.

CHANGES IN YOUR 50’S

As we reach our 50’s and beyond the skin becomes more dry and sensitive. With decreasing estrogen levels, the skin loses its plumpness and tone.  Your skin’s cellular turnover takes 45 – 50 days with a reduction in Langerhan’s cells.  The lines and wrinkles deepen as the dermis starts to thin. Mature skin is fragile and prone to more bruising with infection and injury.

SENSITIVE / SENSITIZED:

Sensitive skin usually has a low tolerance or resistance to common, everyday factors. Generally, this skin condition is genetically inherited.  Sensitive skin types are delicate and easily irritated. A frequent misconception about sensitive skin is most people experience sensitized skin.  This is the result from daily stresses such as environment, diet, sleep deprivation, and cosmetic allergies. Treating both conditions is important to avoid any long term cellular damage.

ACNE:

Today’s acne has become a rising concern among the cosmeceutical industry. Acne can be triggered at any age and range in different types. The underlying causes of acne are excessive sebum and dead cells trapped deep in the pores.  This blockage causes bacteria (Propionibacterium Bacteria or P. Bacteria) to inflame the skin which results in outbreaks. This could be demonstrated in a variety of different forms.

•    Comedones:

  • Blackheads:  trapped sebum exposed in oxygen
  • Whiteheads:  trapped sebum covered by skin


•    Papules:  Tender red bumps with no head.  Do not try to extract because this may cause scarring and release more P. Bacteria throughout the skin.

•    Pustules:  Very common and similar to whiteheads.  This form is inflamed with a yellow center and red ring around the outer edge.

•    Nodule:  These are large bumps under the skin.  Can take months to heal.  It is very important not to extract causing more infection.

•    Cysts: Similar to a nodule with pus-filled bacteria.  Very important not to extract causing more infection.

MISUNDERSTOOD SKIN CONDITIONS:

FOLLICULITIS BARBE:

This is the result of course hair corkscrewing back into the skin causing irritation and inflammation.

PSEUDO FOLLICULITIS:

This condition is usually brought on from excessive heat and exposure to saunas and jacuzzis causing red bumps on the skin.

KERATOSIS PILARIS (KP) :

This condition  is sometimes known as chicken skin. It is characterized as small, rough bumps resembling goose bumps, but red.  The outbreaks can usually be found on the upper arms, legs, and buttocks.

ROSACEA OILY / ACNE

Skin with rosacea is extremely sensitive and can have excess sebum and breakouts. Skin usually appears red with bumps either all over the face or just in certain areas.

ROSACEA NORMAL / DRY:

Skin with roascea is extremely sensitive and can have either normal or dry areas. Skin usually appears red with bumps either all over the face or just in certain areas.

ECZEMA / PSORIASIS

Skin can have problems with either eczema or psoriasis. The skin has a dramatic change and appears inflamed.   It can appear as a red rash with crusty swelling and blistering. Skin can also appear thick with scaly patches.