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Admit What Type Of Skin Are You Wearing This Season?

October 10, 2018
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Your type of skin is classified by several different criteria. It is important to know your type of skin in order to know how to properly treat any skin issues.

“Exercises, healthy food, relaxing and good sleep are the fundaments of a healthy lifestyle” – this statement most of us have heard on more than one occasion. In our opinion, all of that sounds fantastic but is missing one vital thing, two hours a week at the Spa!

6 Type Of Skin

Photodamage

Sun exposure is by far the most influential environmental factor affecting the aging of the skin and the leading cause of photodamage. Photodamage to the skin is caused by exposure to harmful ultraviolet light. It is most commonly a chronic condition that results in gradual changes in the skin caused by an accumulation of sun exposure over time. Acute forms of photodamage can be caused by sunburn.

Age-Spots

Pigment-producing cells in the skin (melanocytes) are stimulated to produce more pigment when exposed to ultraviolet rays, resulting in age spots (also known as sunspots or solar lentigines). Age spots are associated with cumulative sun exposure. and mostly appear in areas consistently exposed to sunlight such as the back of the hands, forearms, neck, chest and face.

Acne-Prone Skin

Acne is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit that affects at least 85% of adolescents and young adults. The distribution of acne lesions is generally limited to areas with well-developed sebaceous glands including the face, back, chest and upper arms. Characteristics of acne include open comedones (blackheads), closed comedones (whiteheads), papules, pustules (inflamed pimples) and cysts.

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Characteristics of Dry Skin

A thin epidermis, underactive sebaceous glands, lack of moisture, skin feels tight (especially after washing), skin appears to be dull, flaking of the skin, fine lines and wrinkles are evident, skin generally has fine pores, and skin can feel itchy.

Normal to Dry Skin

Normal to dry skin tends to look dull around the cheek, eye, and lip area. It can be exacerbated by hot, dry weather in the summer months in dry climates or by indoor heating systems during the dry winter months.

Normal to Oily Skin

Normal to oily skin tends to be glossy and oily to the touch, especially on the forehead, chin, nose or the “T” zone. The skin may become oily as the day goes on or during periods of stress.

Are you interested in finding out more about your type of skin? Give one of our skin experts a call today! Total Body Laser and Med Spa has two conveniently located offices in Madison & Brookfield that also specialize in Laser Tattoo RemovalBotox & FillersHair Salon Services and Spa Services, along with Laser Skin Treatments. Our team of medical professionals are the only local providers that are authorized to perform TotalClear™ hair & tattoo removal treatments. We offer FREE CONSULTATIONS that can easily be scheduled online or by phone.

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