Article: Skin Type vs Skin Condition
Skin Type vs Skin Condition
There are 4 general categories when it comes to skin type:
Normal Skin Type
This skin type has a good balance of moisture & sebum production, very few breakouts or clogged areas.
Dry Skin Type
Dry skin lacks sebum production has a higher sensitivity, prone to fine lines and wrinkles, can be thin and delicate. READ MORE
Oily Skin Type
has an excess of sebum production, looks thick and shiny, is prone to breakouts but is less likely to show fine lines and wrinkles. READ MORE
Combination Skin Type
known as the most common skin type due to its ease to place people in, it's not actually as common as we have been led to believe. It's said to be a skin type with areas that are both oily and dry. In reality, it can be the "I don't know your type" category. READ MORE
Skin conditions affect our body but are generally temporary and caused by our environment, overuse of unnecessary products or use of improper products. There are many different conditions, listed below are just a few.
This skin type has a good balance of moisture & sebum production, very few breakouts or clogged areas.
Dry Skin Type
Dry skin lacks sebum production has a higher sensitivity, prone to fine lines and wrinkles, can be thin and delicate. READ MORE
Oily Skin Type
has an excess of sebum production, looks thick and shiny, is prone to breakouts but is less likely to show fine lines and wrinkles. READ MORE
Combination Skin Type
known as the most common skin type due to its ease to place people in, it's not actually as common as we have been led to believe. It's said to be a skin type with areas that are both oily and dry. In reality, it can be the "I don't know your type" category. READ MORE
Skin conditions affect our body but are generally temporary and caused by our environment, overuse of unnecessary products or use of improper products. There are many different conditions, listed below are just a few.
Acne-Prone Skin
There is a difference between Acneic Skin and experiencing congestion or breakouts. This is skin presenting a regular combination of whiteheads, blackheads, papules and pustules. READ MORE
There is a difference between Acneic Skin and experiencing congestion or breakouts. This is skin presenting a regular combination of whiteheads, blackheads, papules and pustules. READ MORE
Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is generally an indication of a broken-down skin barrier and is a common skin condition amongst all skin types and ages. Those in need of a regime targeted to sensitivity may be experiencing redness, stinging, and irritation to the wind, pollution, UV rays, cold and stress. Fragile skin may be red, tight, itchy, and marks easily. READ MORE
Dehydrated Skin
Unlike dry skin, which is lacking good sebum (oil) production, dehydrated skin is lacking moisture (water). It has superficial dryness, flakiness. Even those with an oily skin type can have a dehydrated condition. READ MORE
Couperose Skin
Displaying dilated capillaries, usually around the nose or on the cheeks. Often a result of trauma to the skin or from the use of harsh products. This condition is sensitive to extreme temperatures, harsh products and chemicals.
Rosacea Skin
This is a vascular disorder that displays dilated capillaries, flushed redness and small red bumps. Generally occurs between ages 30-40 and can be aggravated by alcohol, spicy foods, stress and extreme temperatures. READ MORE
Mature Skin
Loose, thin, crepe-like skin. Has apparent fine lines, wrinkles, lacking firmness or elasticity. READ MORE
Nobody ever has just one thing going on with their skin. We all have our skin type and then various skin conditions. Understanding the difference will help you to choose the best skincare for healthy skin and help you to know where to start.
This can all still be very overwhelming, which is were skincare techs come into help. We can assess your skin, provide recommendations, treatment plans, be a support system for when things go wrong and your cheerleader for when things go right.
Unlike dry skin, which is lacking good sebum (oil) production, dehydrated skin is lacking moisture (water). It has superficial dryness, flakiness. Even those with an oily skin type can have a dehydrated condition. READ MORE
Couperose Skin
Displaying dilated capillaries, usually around the nose or on the cheeks. Often a result of trauma to the skin or from the use of harsh products. This condition is sensitive to extreme temperatures, harsh products and chemicals.
Rosacea Skin
This is a vascular disorder that displays dilated capillaries, flushed redness and small red bumps. Generally occurs between ages 30-40 and can be aggravated by alcohol, spicy foods, stress and extreme temperatures. READ MORE
Mature Skin
Loose, thin, crepe-like skin. Has apparent fine lines, wrinkles, lacking firmness or elasticity. READ MORE
Nobody ever has just one thing going on with their skin. We all have our skin type and then various skin conditions. Understanding the difference will help you to choose the best skincare for healthy skin and help you to know where to start.
This can all still be very overwhelming, which is were skincare techs come into help. We can assess your skin, provide recommendations, treatment plans, be a support system for when things go wrong and your cheerleader for when things go right.
Visia Skin Analysis and what it can do to help you:
What is a Visia? Your best place to start would be booking a consultation with either us, at La Crème, or with the skin care specialist of your choice. At La Crème, we can help you take those first steps to better skin. We have a Visia facial scanner in the boutique. This is used to take a look and see what's under that top layer, potentially causing these skin problems. "Visia scans measure your skin pigmentation, pore size, and porphyrins (evidence of bacteria lodged in pores). It also scans UV spots, sun damage, texture, and wrinkles." We receive key information about your skin form this scan.
Your Skin Care Journey : After your scan, which takes only a few minutes, we will have a look at your photos and talk about any concerns or action plans for your skin. With a combination of your Visia scan and our expertise we will work to create the most personalized skin journey for you. We say journey because its an experience we will work through together. We encourage you to come into the boutique for a skin consultation. This will give you some peace of mind rather then frantically scrolling the internet for useless information. We offer tips and tricks to get you started on the right track.
In the mean time, here are some things to get you started...
Some simple steps to get you started
- Work on anything inflammatory-related first, inflammation generally makes other conditions worse.
- Make sure your skin is properly hydrated, if it is not your skincare doesn't effectively work.
- Once inflammation and hydration are in their place, now work on the rest; anti-ageing, acne, pigmentation, etc.
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