Rosacea skin

Rosacea skin
These types of skin very similar to sensitive skin condition. Rosacea is characterized by redness, dilation of blood vessels and in severe cases, the formation of papules and pustules. The cause is unknown and usually genetically condition which is hard to treat. Soothing and calming treatment will help calm the skin and decrease the inflammation.

Acne skin

There are 4 grads of acne.
Esthetician treat only 1 and 2 level. We have also teenagers or adult acne.
Acne characterized by breakouts, comedones, and to disfiguring cysts and scarring.
There are few causes of acne:
- Clogged pores
- Bacteria
- Cosmetics and products
- Hormones, stress and food
Comedogenic ingredients can cause cells to build up than we have open and closed comedones.

After that closed comedones are formed. These comedones are the beginning of acne problems if they are not treated with proper skin care. So the open comedones cannot live in the presence of oxygen. When follicles are blocked with sebum and dead skin build-up, oxygen cannot reach the bottom of the follicle, resulting in bacteria growth. Inflammation and redness occur.
Another cause is Male hormones, known as ANDROGENS, stimulates sebaceous glands. High levels of the male hormone testosterone cause an increase in oil production.
Acne treatments:
1. Foaming cleanser
2. Exfoliate with enzyme peel, an AHA/ BHA, Benzyl peroxide( Scrubs are too irritating on inflamed skin)
3. Extractions very important specially those blackheads
4. A soothing toner
5. Clay mask is recommended twice per week, or sulphur mask works well too.
6. Moisturizers oil-free
7. Oxygen therapy treatments
8. Vitamin A and C is stimulates new cell production, clears up acne
AVOID environmental aggravators such as dirt, grease, sun, humidity, and pollutin.
Try relaxed, practice stress reduction and good nutrition.

SKIN TYPES OR SKIN CONDITIONS

Sensitive Skin
These types of skin are a condition, but are also genetically predisposed.
Sensitive skin characterized by:
- Redness and easily irritated by products and exposure to heat or sun
The right product for Sensitive skin:
1. Gentle cleansing milk is the best type of cleanser. Foaming, detergent-like cleansers can strip the skin’s lipids and barrier protection.
2. Best exfoliates for sensitive skin is enzyme peel.
3. A soothing gel mask is great for calming and toning down redness.
4. Moisturizers with calming ingredients like: chamomile, aloe, azulene, allantoin, licorice extract

You should AVOID harsh exfoliates like scrubs and product with alcohol and fragrances, color agents and preservatives. The goal is to calm and cool the skin.
That type condition is usually genetically but also could be from strong products, medications.

How to treat Combination skin

Combination skin can be both oily and dry at the same time.
Usually oily part is on T-zone (forehead, nose and chin).
The outer areas of the face can be dry and even appear flaky.
Combination skin needs to be treated both oily and dry area of the face.

Home care regiment for Combination skin:
1) Cleanser: lotion or face wash (foamy) depends on the water.
2) Exfoliate: AHA(alphahydroxy acids), or enzymes
3) Mask: On oily parts clay mask, on dry parts hydrating mask
4) Moisturizer: Used my favorite from Neutrogena little less on oily parts on dry regular amount.
Combination skin needs to be balanced and required more care than normal skin.
Water-based products works best.

HOW TO TREAT DRY SKIN TYPES

Dry skin is characterized by lacks of oil (lipids).
The pores are small or barely visible. After cleansing, your face feels tight.
This type of skin needs extra moisture.
There is other very similar condition of the skin which is DEHYDRATION.
Dehydration means lack of WATER. You could see flaking on the skin.
This condition is very common for all skin types.

Home care regiment for DRY skin:
1) Cleanser: Lotion or Milky
2) Exfoliant: Gommage or EnzymesGommage is combination of chemical and mechanical method. Enzymes or gentle glycolic peel (AHA)
3) Toner: Very important, give moistureRemember NO Astringent.
It is a toner, but has higher percentage of alcohol.
4) Mask: Hydrating bases. Non setting mask, such as cucumber or aloe, stay moist.
There is also beneficial Paraffin wax mask, fruits mask, which I also suggest.
5) Moisturizers: Occlusive products also protect the skin's top barrier layer and HOLD in moisture which help to improve dryness.
Drinking pleny of water may help.

Facial treatments and home maintenance will help stimulate the oil production.
Remember, it is very important to protect DRY skin with moisturizers and serums.


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