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Defining Skin Type
The skin is our largest vital organ and our first line of defense against bacterial invasion. As you change and
grow, so does your skin. The sun, wind, pollution, heredity, medications, stress and heating systems, all affect
your skin type. It is important to identify your true skin type so you will be able to select the correct skin
care products. Note: At Reflections’ Choice, we consider that all skin should be treated as sensitive skin with
different qualities, i.e. oily, dry, acne prone, combination, mature….read on.
Why is recognizing all the nuances of your skin type so important? Different skin types require different product
formulations. Even though many skin types often need the same active ingredients such as sunscreen agents,
antioxidants, cell-communicating ingredients, and so on, the base they are in (lotion, cream, gel, serum, or
liquid) should match the needs of your skin type. Skin type is the single most important factor influencing the
decisions we make about the kind of skin-care routines and the products we buy. Being realistic is the most
important part of your skin-care routine.
In order to sort it all out, we have provided some tips and other helpful information. Use these tips to
understand which skin care products are right for your skin. There are a lot of skin care products on the market
and it's easy to waste a lot of time and money trying to find the best solution. So take a minute to educate
yourself before purchasing skin care products. Investigate. Read. Learn about your skin. Remember, this
information serves as a guide only.
Normal Skin
Normal skin is the goal of every skin care program. Yet, it may be that the only truly normal skin is that of a
child. Normal skin is not too oily or dry and blemishes are uncommon. Normal skin's appearance is moist, plump and
dewy. The pores are small to medium in size. The skin is of medium thickness and has an even tone. Normal skin is
soft, smooth and firm with good elasticity. Key Description: Balanced
Oily Skin
Oily skin has a shiny appearance and is usually thicker, firmer, and less sensitive than the other types. The
pores are visibly more noticeable than in other skin types and are medium to large in size. There is a tendency
for recurring clogged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, blemishes and enlarged pores. Key description: Overactive
Dry Skin
Dry skin can feel tight and may have visible flaking. It is often delicate, easily irritated, and usually
sensitive to cold weather. Dry skin has a matte finish with no sheen and can have a rough feel to it. Many people
think that they have dry skin when they actually have a superficial dry condition. Superficial dryness is caused
by exposure to the sun, sea, air, wind, or pollutants. It is also caused by improper skin-care habits such as
using soap as a cleanser or not using a moisturizer for protection. The symptoms of certain skin diseases such as
eczema, mild psoriasis, or atopic dermatitis are sometimes mistaken for dry skin. Key description: Underactive
Combination Skin
Combination skin refers to skin with two or more distinctly different characteristics on different parts of the
face. The most common combination skin is oily in certain areas and then dry or normal in the other areas.
Usually, the "T-zone" (forehead, nose, and chin) is oily and the cheeks and around the eyes are normal or dry.
Ninety-five percent of combination skin types will fit this description. The other five percent can have a variety
of combinations such as a blemished forehead, dry cheeks and normal everywhere else, or the skin could be normal
in the "T-zone" and dry everywhere else. Customers with this type of skin may need to experiment a bit with
moisturizers. Key Description: Asymmetric.
Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is characterized by overreaction to external influences (sun, wind, certain cosmetics, handling
and temperature extremes). It is easily irritated and exposure can result in redness, a rash, itching, stinging,
or burning. Sensitive skin has a tendency to develop distended or broken capillaries as well as allergies, and it
usually sunburns easily. Key description: Delicate.
(Note: Reflections’ Choice is happy to provide samples of products along with your order in order to help you
find the right products for your skin. Let us know what samples you would like!)
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