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Skin Types & Conditions Educational Tips |
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SKIN Acne with pustules, underneath congestion, oily skin with blackheads when younger, dry skin prone to lines and wrinkles or dry skin no wrinkles but really flakey? It can be very confusing, that’s where C'Shell can help, because not all products for oily or dry skins treat all the same skin conditions, we may need to make some adjustments to be specific to your condition and lifestyle. Finding the best products for your skin means you have to know what your skin type is. Through the years I have determined that not all product lines work well on every skin type or skin condition. Just as not all medications work the same on everyone, we have chosen a couple of lines to carry in our clinique by their performance rate. If new technology comes out we will be the first to make it available to you, and enhance your results. Below find some general guidelines to help you determine your skin type or consult our Derma Therapist / Aesthetician for a wonderful Face Mapping / Skin Scanner / Chinese Biorhythm & Morphology combination of assessment. Keep in mind you will most likely always have the same “skin type” through out your life. However; your “skins condition” will surely change throughout you life, possibly on a daily, weekly, monthly or seasonal basis. You may find it necessary to change your home care prescription around a little to control your skins fluctuations, just as you adjust to other changes throughout the seasons and your life (clothing type summer/winter, size you are) |
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SKIN CONCERNS SENSITIVE SKIN We are all prone to skin sensitivity at some point in our life. Sensitive skin tends to be more fragile and thin especially on the cheeks. This may be due to genetics or lifestyle and lack of minerals and antioxidants, sensitive skin may be irritated by extremes in temperature, stimulants such as alcohol or coffee, pollution and stress. Fragrances, colorants and preservatives can irritate the skin. Sensitive skin needs special, gentle care. Products that are specifically developed and tested for sensitive skin can help control sensitivity. It’s extremely important to protect your skin from daily environmental assault, especially by using SPF, Physical "DAY LIGHT" Protection everyday as well as utilizing products containing antioxidants or EPF Enviromental Protection Factors to help defend and support weak sensitive skin from the elements. Rosacea is a skin condition that evolves with time, mostly situated in the center of the face (nose, cheeks, chin). Small visible blood vessels, resulting from dilation or even their breakage, are your first signs, which are triggered by smoking, sinus problems, genetics, chest infections or allergies to name a few. Red pimples, with or without white heads, commonly called “acne rosacea”. Granular bumps on the nose, in some cases, in advanced cases rhinophyms (seek medical advise) Your warning sign is flushing which cause visible redness. NOTE: you can only keep rosacea under control you can not eliminate it or cure it. |
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TEST *does you skin become flushed or red and itch on occasion? *do fragrances, colorants and other skin care ingredients irritate you skin? *do most skin care products cause your skin to sting or become red? *does you skin feel uncomfortable in colder and drier weather? *does you skin appear thin and delicate? *is there visible redness on the cheeks? |
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EXPERT GUIDANCE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN Keep you skin care regimen simple Genetics – English, Irish, Swedish descent tend to acquire these condition Avoid abrasive scrubbing or hot water cleansing with anything harsh Sensitized skin can reflect your environment Use you recommended products only never mix product lines, add boosters to help strengthen the capillary walls. Improve you barrier function with physical day light blocks, spf 30, natural mineral make-up with out fragrance or colorants that irritant. Come in and get your relief that neutralizes redness, calms inflammation, and defends against future environmental assaults. C’Shell has a variety of products and treatments for this condition. Cleansing milk, Stabilize, Hydrating Mist, mild exfoliation 1x per week, add minerals, efa, epf, spf, boosters and vitamins essential. Consult you Derma Therapist / Aesthetician for best results and a recommended treatment protocol, for your condition today. ROSACEA IS DIFFERENT THAN SENSITIVITY, SPEAK TO YOU DERMA THERAPIST FOR HELP |
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NORMAL SKIN Normal skin has the perfect balance of water and lipids (oils), providing enough hydration to reduce early signs of skin aging. About 80% of the population has perfect oil and water balance. An even skin tone and lack of blemishes makes this the ideal skin type. Normal skin requires a good maintenance skincare line to assist in the natural ageing of the skin and prevent premature aging. Gentle yet effective cleansing twice daily, maintain skin health and oil free moistures rich in antioxidants. Daily use of a 15/30 SPF with a minimum of 8% zinc oxide will maintain a healthy skin for longer. Look for C’Shell large variety of day light block to suit every skin type. |
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TEST *do the pores on your skin look small or invisible? *does your skin general remain blemish free? *does your skin have a healthy, fresh glow? *do you want to maintain the skin you have? |
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EXPERT ADVISE FOR NORMAL SKIN Prevention is key – regular treatments every 6-8 weeks is an additional key to keep the aging at bay. Cleanse, Stabilize the ph, Hydration mist, Exfoliate, Hydrate daily, oil free moisturizers and anti-oxidants, spf, epf daily Follow the overall recommendations for all skin types. Treatments are mostly effective to maintain your existing results. |
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COMBINATION SKIN How can I have Oily and Dehydrated (dry) skin at the same time? Off all skin types, combination skin is the most common but managing combination skin can be quite a balancing act. Generally, the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) produces excess oil and occasional blemishes. At the same time, less oil is produced on the cheek, eye and neck area, causing possible dehydration, dryness, tightness and fine lines. As with other skin types and conditions, the cause of combination skin appears to be genetic. However, lifestyle, stress, diet, make-up and environment can contribute to the imbalance. In addition, climate changes can cause combination skin to be dehydrated during the cold, windy months and shinier with more breakouts during warmer, more humid seasons. |
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TEST *does you skin experience more oil and blemishes on the forehead, nose, chin than any other areas? *does you skin feel normal or tight on your cheeks and eye area? *is your skin drier in the winter and oilier in the summer? *does your makeup become blotchy in the T-Zone and disappear on you cheeks? |
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EXPERT ADVISE FOR COMBINATION SKINS Daily gentle double cleansing, exfoliating with a natural exfoliant such as rice bran powder, bacilius fermus, bamboo protein or AHAs & BHAs will help remove dull skin cells that contribute to dry skin and can clog pores in the oily T-zone Use a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that is non-comedogenic (will not clog pores) which will moisturize the drier areas with out contributing to excess oil in the t-zone, apply a gentle mask once per week Avoid the sun and apply epf along with you spf Drink plenty of water to keep skin hydrated, take an EFA and minerals along with using a natural mineral makeup A thorough analysis is generally necessary to determine some of the internal causes to this skin type. To make to necessary adjustments to you home care program. A zone-by-zone analysis is extremely beneficial with this condition. Blue LED light is highly effective to help control oil secretions and internal congestion Microdermabration can also help even out the skin tone of this skin type. |
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DRY DEHYDRATED SKIN Dry skin is caused by the skin protective barrier’s inability to retain enough natural skin lipids or oils to keep skin moist. A weakened barrier is often hereditary but occurs naturally as we age and can be accelerated with lifestyle. Dehydration (skin that lacks sufficient water) also contributes to dry skin and can be caused by environmental exposure, low humidity, temperature changes, poor diet and harsh cleansers that strip the skin. Some telltale signs of dry skin include flaking, tightness and skin that can feel irritated and uncomfortable. Also, dry skin tends to reveal smaller pore sizes and fine lines and wrinkles, more rapidly than other skin types, so it is especially important to avoid damaging sun exposure and protect skin with physical dau light blocks 15/30 along with epf (environmental protection factors). Never use anything that may dry/dehydrate the skin further. |
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TEST *does you skin usually feel tight and uncomfortable, especially after cleansing? *do you notice more fine lines around your eyes, forehead, mouth and neck? *does your skin become rough, crack and flake especially in low humidity or cold climates? *does your makeup disappear quickly throughout the day? *do you feel like you constantly need to re apply moisturizers? |
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EXPERT ADVISE FOR DRY/DEHYDRATED SKIN Avoid harsh, over-drying cleansers, (no SD alcohol), excessive scrubbing or hot water to cleanse Gentle exfoliation to help remove surface skin cells, Moisturize immediately after cleansing Use a hydrating mask that contains strengthening antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids and trace minerals. Add a Hydrating Booster, serum or vial. AVOID day light exposure with out appling a physical sunscreen containing zinc oxide with minimum spf 30 everyday. Drink plenty of water and hydrate topically daily. Avoid excessive amounts of alcohol, caffeine that add to dehydration. Ensure your diet is rich in essential fatty acids (EFA-omega 3-6-9) Use LED red light along with microcurrent to increase you collagen levels and re-educate the large muscles of the face. For your non-surgical face lifting experience, inquire at C’Shell |
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AGING SKIN The truth about aging – Welcome to the natural aging process – lets just try and age gracefully As we grow older, our skin experiences several significant changes. The skin’s natural support system begins to break down, causing fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of tone (elasticity). Additionally, the skins surface begins to show dark and light spots, roughness and aging is due to harmful free radicals caused by UV radiation from the sun exposure, stress, pollution, smoking, pesticides and other modern day hazards all play a role. Skin starts to age long before the visible signs of fine lines and wrinkles appear on the surface. In fact most of the ground work for aging is laid down before the age of 18 as a direct result of too much unprotected exposure to all the earths elements. As the damage is accumulative, even a stroll on a cloudy day contributes to a prematurely aged skin. Dermatologists and skin professionals agree – WEAR A SUNSCREEN AND ENVIRONMENTAL BLOCK EARLY! However; once were here let’s try and age as gracefully as we can. It is extremely important to increase the activity in your treatment creams by adding serums or boosters. Regular maintenance products that you used in your younger years with minimal active components just won’t reverse or slow down your aging process any longer. You have to turn up your skins activity level to really see any true changes. It is time to incorporate LED Red light, Microcurrent and chromatherapy, Iontophorasis can also be of significant help, along with those Serums or Boosters to guarantee the results expected. |
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THE SKIN TEST + do you see fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and neck? + does your skin not “bounce back” when lifted with your fingers, this will show the amount of free radical damage + do you notice skin discoloration such as dark age spots (hyperpigmentation), light spots (hypopigmentation) + does your skin appear to be thinner with visible capillaries? + does your skin feel rough and look sallow, lackluster and is it dull? + obese – underweight? diet schedule off for years? High processed foods, few veggie or fruit, tanning, smoker, chronic illness, genetics like freckles, fare skin and the age you start menopause all influence your chronological aging. |
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EXPERT ADVISE FOR AGING / UNEVEN SKIN TONE Cleanse and exfoliate regularity with advanced exfoliants to remove thickened, aged skin cells. Don’t overdue it though because the skin is already naturally thinning out. Exfoliate also normalizes skin, minimizing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and brightens the skin Keep your skin well hydrated by using a treatment cream and booster everyday with your SPF /EPF Use key ingredients such as vitamins A, C, E, plant extracts, (aha/bha’s controlled) and phytoestrogens to help reduce the appearance of visible signs of aging by protecting the skin. Antioxidants like Vitamin A – regulates skin growth & cell renewal scavenges 4 free radicals Vitamin C – key to collagen production, strengthens capillaries, boost skin immune system Vitamin E – Protects your moisture barrier smooth the skin promotes healing Pro-Vitamin B5 – Cell regeneration which stimulates healing AHA – BHA controlled to not over remove the skins natural protective barrier (lipid barrier) To achieve the highest level of results possible visit you Derma Therapist / aesthetician for your personal prescription as we are not all at the same stage of aging. |
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OILY TO ACNE PRONE SKIN What can I do about blemishes, oily and acne prone skin? Wow! This is a hard one as anyone who suffers from this will testify. There is no single cause for oily and acne prone skin. Genetics and changes in hormonal activity, first stimulated during adolescence, along with clogging pores and excess oil, play a key role in oily/acne prone skin. Factors such as stress, hormonal fluctuations, hot and humid climates, some medications and certain cosmetic ingredients can irritate the skin and clog pores, which can lead to poor skin health. Because of all these factors, oily/acne prone is often common in adults also, usually at the perimenopausal stage (10 yrs. Prior to menopause). Regular clinical treatments done to extract the blackheads and unclog the pores is helpful to prevent enlarged pores or scaring and should be done on a monthly or every 6 week basis. Adolescent acne and Adult acne should be handled a little differently and with the high flux in baby boomers adult onset acne is definitely on the up rise. C’Shell can help with both conditions with a variety of highly effective products. |
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THE SKIN TEST + do you consistently experience spots and blemishes? + do you find it hard to control unwanted shine? + do you have enlarged pores that often become clogged resulting in whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, papules, cystic acne under the skin, bumps that never go away? + bacteria in the follicles for prolonged period can be a huge irritant also. |
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EXPERT GUIDANCE FOR OILY/ACNE PRONE SKIN I can’t stress enough, how important it is to NOT use aggressively drying , dehydrating agents, or pick at the pimples when they aren’t ready to come out. YOU WILL CAUSE PERMANENT SCARING or redness to stay much longer then it would if you would treat (with appropriate product) the problem first. Treat don’t pick! Double cleanse daily especially in the evening prior to retiring to bed to remove excess debris, oils, make-up anything that can contribute to your problem AHA and BHA, glycolic, Vit. C, and salycidic acid are wonderful products here as long as recommended by your Derma Therapist / Aesthetician and for the appropriate period of time. Use an oil-free moisturizer that will hydrate the inner layers of the skin without contributing to clogged pores. Protect you skin daily with Physical oil free day light block spf 15/30 if in the day light for a prolonged period of time. Use non-comadogenic make-up (mineral works great) not aggravate your skin. LED Light therapy (Blue) is WONDERFUL AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE with this skin condition. It effects the Dermis out (under the epidermis). But is best when done in a series. Inquire about the TANDA system for continued results at home. |
