Knowing your unique skin type is extremely essential for your skincare. Having beautiful skin begins with knowing your skin type and choosing the best skincare regime that caters for your specific needs. Products should always be chosen with your skin type in mind. Choosing the incorrect products for your skin type will not be as effective and could aggravate existing conditions or cause new ones. There are five basic skin types: normal, oily, dry, combination and sensitive.
The type of skin you have depends on genetics, the amount of oil and water in your skin and your pore size. You can tell what skin type you have by looking in the mirror, feeling the texture of your skin and identifying certain characteristics.
Characteristics of Normal Skin
- Smooth texture
- Fine pores
- No sensitivity
- No blemishes
- Few or no breakouts
- Dullness and dehydration
- Fine lines and wrinkles
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Characteristics of Oily Skin
- Shiny appearance
- Open and large pores
- Congestion, blackheads, and whiteheads
- Prone to breakouts
- Often in younger clients, men, African and Asian Skin
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Characteristics of Dry Skin
- Flaky and rough skin
- Uneven texture
- Itching
- Skin feels tight
- Thin and delicate skin
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Characteristics of Combination Skin
- Oily T-zone and dry cheeks
- Breakouts only on forehead, chin, and nose
- Sensitive cheeks
- Often in younger clients, men, African and Asian Skin
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Characteristics of Sensitive Skin
- Red and irritated
- Skin feels itchy and tight
- Uneven texture
- Reacts to skincare
- Becomes red after a hot water bath
- Flushes easily after eating spicy food
- Easily stimulated to redness
- Visible dilated capillaries
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| STEP | AM | PM |
| CLEANSE | Deep Gentle Cleanser Cleansing Lotion | Deep Gentle Cleanser Cleansing Lotion |
| EXFOLIATE | Gentle Exfoliant Lotion SENSITIVE SKIN | |
| TONE | Hydrating Boost Tonic Mist | |
| COLLAGEN | Day Collagen Sensitive Serum | Night Collagen Sensitive Serum |
| EYE & LIP CARE | Intensive Eye Care Day & Night Eye Cream Lip Line Corrector Serum |
Intensive Eye Care Day & Night Eye Cream Lip Line Corrector Serum |
| MOISTURIZE / MASK | Redness Relief Complex Day & Night Serum | Power Firm Mask |
| SUN PROTECTION | Cellular Sun Shield SPF50 | |
| ADDITIONAL | Collagen Intravital Plus Nutritional Supplement |
Characteristics of Sensitive Skin
- Wrinkles
- Sagging and jowls
- Dry and dull
- Uneven pigment and sunspots
- Premature aging
- Mature clients
- Over 35
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The way you layer your products is just as important as choosing the correct products for your skin type. The order in which you layer products makes a difference in how your skin receives and utilizes what you feed it. If you do not apply your products in the recommended order, you could prevent them from being fully absorbed, which means they will not be as effective. Certain products have also been formulated to be more protective during the day, while others are more regenerating and repairing at night. To successfully target your skincare concerns and focus on achieving your complexion goals choose the right products for your skin type and layer them in the right order.