A common mistake made by both client and Skin Therapist is not knowing the difference between skin type and skin condition. These are two different things and must be determined by the Skin Therapist.
A skin type is determined genetically by our parents and can be measured by the amount of oil secretion in the skin. Over-active sebaceous activity will produce an oily skin, and under-active sebaceous glands will produce a dry skin. The skin’s reactivity, capillary (small blood vessels sometimes visible under the skin) activity and sensitivity can also be genetically determined.
Factors that contribute to a skin condition can be surgery, medication, stress and illness. Skin conditions will affect all skin types and will regularly change, possibly from day-to-day. The Skin Therapist assesses the skin before every professional treatment (Face Mapping/Consultation) to find out what conditions you are experiencing, and to address this in the treatment and when recommending product.
Skin Types:
- Normal/Combination
- Oil dry
- Oily
- Acne
- Sensitive/Rosacea
Skin Conditions:
- Dehydration
- Sensitized
- Aging
- Pigmentation
- Congestion/Breakouts
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