Skin types can be
confusing and can seem to change depending on a variety of circumstances, but
in fact your skin type remains the same throughout your life (although it does
tend to dry a little with age). What changes is the internal and external
stresses on your skin that cause it to look or act a certain way.
I encourage you to get
in touch and book a free consultation with me (in person or by Skype) so we can
discuss your skin type, the challenges you face and what products you use… in
the meantime here’s a little chart to help you self-analyse:
Did you know?
Around 90% of the
population thinks they have sensitive skin but you may just have sensitised
skin. Your red, dry or delicate skin could be due to environmental factors such
as a change in weather, pollution, sunburn, poor diet, chemical preservatives
and stress. The symptoms are very similar and, whilst you cannot change your
skin type (dry, sensitive, oily, combination) you can help sensitised skin
start to recover by improving the general health of your skin. Overcleansing or
harsh products will make it worse but regular facials and gentle organic
skincare routines can make it better.
The same goes for dry vs.
dehydrated skin – as we age our skin gets dehydrated as the fats in the stratum
corneum (the first level of the dermis underneath the epidermis) decline. The
same environmental factors that cause sensitised skin also cause skin to become
dehydrated. Dry skins we can soothe, dehydrated skins we can totally repair!
Suffer from oily or
acne-prone skin? The two don’t necessarily go together but 85% of adults will
suffer with acne at some point not to mention teens, and the culprit is usually
an oilier skin. Rather than harsh chemicals or treatments which can actually
increase sebum production and make things worse, we use the key stages of
exfoliation, extractions and certain masques and massage oils to help get your
skin under control.
So, now you have an idea
of your skin type, watch these videos to see how best to treat your skin at
home, firstly with a deep cleanse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TMGKgq3hcVc#!
And now to refine,
tone and balance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fy63C5RSips
Or if you’d like a
full length bespoke organic facial performed by a professional, look no further
than http://www.edgeofeden.co.uk/facial-beauty-treatments-brentwood-essex-london.html.
Enjoy!
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