OVERVIEW
Understand the basics of how skin functions, what is going on in the live layers of the skin, and if the concerns and conditions are from yourself-inflicted bad habits. Skin types are determined mostly from genetics and the size of the sebaceous gland. While skin concerns and conditions are also determined from genetics, as well as hormones and environmental factors.
BEAUTY is being Comfortable in Your Own Skin. Healthy, beautiful and glowing skin is achievable. Yes, it really is but it does take a lot of effort, time and patience…
SKIN CONDITIONS
Your Skin is 90% of yourself. Everyone has a skin type classification; however, not everyone has skin conditions. It is easy to identify obvious skin issues when performing skin analysis. There is a distinct difference between type and condition. Skin conditions occur in many different skin types and can be uncomfortable such as:
Hyperpigmentation/ Uneven Skin Tone
Hyperpigmentation is defined by the appearance of dark spots, freckles, scarring or an uneven skin tone. It occurs when melanin(pigment) is overproduced in certain spots on the skin. Hyperpigmentation results in flat, darkened patches of skin that are light brown to black in colour, and can vary in size and shape. There are several types of hyperpigmentation, but the most common include: Pigment spots such as age spots are caused by sun exposure. They appear mainly on the frequently exposed part(face, hands and arms). Melasma/chloasma is often referred to as “the mask of pregnancy”, as it affects 90% of pregnant women. It occurs as a result of hormonal influences such as pregnancy and birth control pills, and causes dark and irregularly shaped areas on the face or arms that can be quite large. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation commonly found among acne sufferers, and can also be caused by cosmetics procedures.
